Belgium vs Ukraine Predictions

Belgium vs Ukraine Predictions for Sunday’s UEFA Nations League clash. Belgium are expected to win with both teams scoring, given their attacking urgency and firepower, though Ukraine’s two-goal cushion and recent scoring form suggest a tense, end-to-end second-leg clash. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips

Nations League | Mar 23, 2025 at 7:45pm UK at King Power at Den Dreef Stadion

Belgium vs Ukraine Predictions

Can Belgium Pull Off a Comeback or Will Ukraine Complete the Job?

• Belgium’s home form is misleading: Despite losing five of their last six games overall, Belgium have still managed to win five of their last seven at home.
• Ukraine’s matches never lack drama: Six of Ukraine’s last seven games have featured both teams finding the net, proving they’re as open as they are dangerous.
• Pressure triggers mistakes: With Belgium chasing goals and Ukraine lethal on the break, the likelihood of both sides scoring only increases as tension rises.

Best Bet for Belgium vs Ukraine

If Thursday night’s collapse in Spain felt like a slap in the face for Belgium, Sunday in Genk offers a chance—perhaps the last one for this generation—to show they’ve still got some backbone. Ukraine arrive holding a deserved 3-1 lead in this Nations League quarter-final tie, having ripped through Belgium in the second half with a performance full of verve, energy, and, crucially, goals from unexpected names. What looked like a routine night for the Red Devils turned into an absolute horror show, and now they find themselves staring down the barrel of relegation from League A.

Romelu Lukaku’s opener, just before the break, might have lulled Belgium into a false sense of control, but they were swiftly and mercilessly punished for their complacency. Errors at the back, a lack of intensity in midfield, and an overall sense of disarray handed Ukraine the platform to tear through them like a knife through butter. For a side that once made swagger their identity, Belgium looked jaded and toothless when it mattered.

Rudi Garcia couldn’t have imagined a worse start to his tenure. While persuading Thibaut Courtois back into the fold was a positive move, the goalkeeper must have wondered why he bothered, given what unfolded in front of him. Belgium now need to score at least twice without reply just to take this tie to extra time. Against this revitalised and confident Ukraine side, that won’t be easy.

Best Bet for Belgium vs Ukraine: Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

At BettingTips4You, we keep things simple, sharp, and focused. We don’t throw ten tips at the wall hoping one sticks. For every match, we give you one Best Bet—nothing more, nothing less. And for this huge clash in Genk, our strongest angle is Both Teams to Score.

There are several solid reasons behind this selection. Firstly, Belgium cannot afford to sit back. They need goals, fast. That means the likes of Lukaku, Kevin De Bruyne, and Leandro Trossard will be pushing forward with urgency from the off. They’ve got the firepower to trouble any defence, let alone one that let in 11 goals during the Nations League group stage.

However, as we saw painfully on Thursday, Belgium’s defence is far from convincing. The communication was poor, the organisation was lacking, and one mistake seemed to rattle the entire backline. Ukraine, on the other hand, have found form at the right time. They’ve scored three in two of their last three games, and even with rotation up front, they’ve got players stepping up. Vanat and Hutsulyak were devastating from the bench, and if Artem Dovbyk is fit to return, the threat increases even more.

BettingTips4You.com expert quote:

“Belgium have to go for it, and Ukraine won’t just sit back. This tie is wide open for goals—expect both teams to get on the scoresheet.” – EMMANUEL NWANKWO

The attacking quality on both sides, mixed with Belgium’s need to attack and Ukraine’s willingness to counter, creates the perfect recipe for goals at both ends. A fragile defence and a high-stakes context only add fuel to the fire. Our prediction? Belgium to win 2-1 on the night, but fall short overall, sending Ukraine through 4-3 on aggregate.

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