Wales vs Belgium Preview

Cardiff City Stadium stands ready to host a pivotal World Cup qualifying battle as the Dragons welcome the Red Devils in what promises to be an enthralling encounter between two proud footballing nations. Wales face Belgium on 13th October 2025, with kick-off scheduled for 19:45 GMT, in a match that carries enormous significance for both teams’ World Cup aspirations. This fixture represents a chance for Wales to reignite their qualification campaign against opponents who have historically dominated this head-to-head rivalry. The passionate home support in the Welsh capital will create an electric atmosphere as the Dragons look to overcome a formidable Belgian side that boasts world-class talent throughout their squad. With both nations desperate for points, this encounter promises tactical intrigue, individual brilliance, and the kind of drama that only World Cup qualifying can deliver.

Wales approach this crucial fixture enduring a difficult spell that has seen them struggle for consistency in recent months. The Dragons’ form has been concerning, with their most recent outing resulting in a 3-0 defeat to England on October 9th, a result that highlighted the challenges facing the home side. Prior to that, they suffered a narrow 1-0 loss to Canada in an international friendly, while their sole World Cup qualifier in early September saw them secure a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Kazakhstan. The summer brought mixed fortunes – a devastating 4-3 defeat to Belgium in their previous World Cup qualifying clash on June 9th, offset by an encouraging 3-0 triumph over Liechtenstein. The head-to-head record makes for sobering reading from a Welsh perspective, with Belgium winning three and drawing two of their last five meetings, including that recent 4-3 thriller, a 2-1 victory in September 2022, and a commanding 3-1 win in March 2021. Wales have failed to beat the Red Devils since their 1-1 draws in June and November 2022, demonstrating the scale of the challenge ahead.

Belgium arrive in Cardiff with renewed confidence after an unbeaten run in recent World Cup qualifiers that has seen them establish themselves as group favorites. The Red Devils’ most recent fixture ended in a goalless draw with North Macedonia on October 10th, a result that maintained their unbeaten streak despite frustrating their attacking ambitions. Prior to that, they demolished Kazakhstan 6-0 in September, showcasing their ruthless efficiency against weaker opposition, while they also secured an impressive 6-0 victory over Liechtenstein in early September. Their 4-3 success over Wales in June remains fresh in the memory, demonstrating both their attacking potency and defensive vulnerabilities. However, their 1-1 draw with North Macedonia in June suggests they can be held by determined opponents. The statistical comparison reveals Belgium’s superiority across multiple metrics –their superior aerial duel success rate of 74% compared to Wales’ 52% could prove decisive. The injury situation adds intrigue to team selection: Wales will be without Aaron Ramsey and Daniel James (both injured), while Ronan Kpakio will likely miss out with Neco Williams expected to start at right-back. Craig Bellamy could make a defensive change, potentially bringing in Chris Mepham to replace Ben Davies. Belgium face their own selection dilemmas with star striker Romelu Lukaku and experienced midfielder Youri Tielemans both unavailable, while Charles De Ketelaere’s fitness remains doubtful. Rudi Garcia could adjust his midfield, with Wales potentially benefiting from Amadou Onana replacing Nicolas Raskin. Fans across Great Britain can watch this compelling contest on BBC3, BBC iPlayer, BBC Wales, or S4C, while Belgian viewers can tune in via Sporza or La Une, German audiences can access coverage through DAZN Germany or Amazon Prime Video, and Canadian supporters can stream on DAZN Canada or Amazon Prime Video.

Possible Line-Ups

Wales (4-2-3-1)
Darlow; Williams, Mepham, Cullen, Davies; Ampadu, Brooks; Johnson, Wilson, Moore; Dasilva

Belgium (4-3-3)
Castagne; Courtois, Debast, Theate, Cuyper; Vanaken, Doku, Onana; Trossard, Bruyne, Saelemaekers

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Wales Recent Form

Last Five Games				Competition	W/D/L
England	3 – 0	Wales	Oct 9, 2025	International Friendly	❌
Wales	0 – 1	Canada	Sep 9, 2025	International Friendly	❌
Kazakhstan	0 – 1	Wales	Sep 4, 2025	World Cup Qualifying	✓
Belgium	4 – 3	Wales	Jun 9, 2025	World Cup Qualifying	❌
Wales	3 – 0	Liechtenstein	Jun 6, 2025	World Cup Qualifying	✓

🇧🇪 Belgium Recent Form

Last Five Games				Competition	W/D/L
Belgium	0 – 0	North Macedonia	Oct 10, 2025	World Cup Qualifying	🤝
Belgium	6 – 0	Kazakhstan	Sep 7, 2025	World Cup Qualifying	✓
Liechtenstein	0 – 6	Belgium	Sep 4, 2025	World Cup Qualifying	✓
Belgium	4 – 3	Wales	Jun 9, 2025	World Cup Qualifying	✓
North Macedonia	1 – 1	Belgium	Jun 6, 2025	World Cup Qualifying	🤝

⚔️ Head to Head Record

Last Five Games				Competition
Belgium	4 – 3	Wales	Jun 9, 2025	World Cup Qualifying
Belgium	2 – 1	Wales	Sep 22, 2022	Nations League
Wales	1 – 1	Belgium	Jun 11, 2022	Nations League
Wales	1 – 1	Belgium	Nov 16, 2021	World Cup Qualifying
Belgium	3 – 1	Wales	Mar 24, 2021	World Cup Qualifying

📺 TV Listings / Streaming

Country	Broadcaster
🇬🇧 Great Britain	BBC3, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport Web, BBC Wales, S4C, S4C Clic
🇧🇪 Belgium	Sporza, La Une
🇮🇪 Ireland	BBC3, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport Web, S4C, S4C Clic
🇩🇪 Germany	DAZN Germany, Amazon Prime Video, DAZN2 Germany
🇨🇦 Canada	DAZN Canada, Amazon Prime Video
🇺🇸 USA	Amazon Prime Video
🇦🇺 Australia	Stan Sport
🇵🇹 Portugal	Sport TV Multiscreen, Sport TV3
🇵🇱 Poland	Polsat Box Go, Polsat Sport 1, Canal+, TVP Sport
🇫🇷 France	L’Equipe, Molotov, Free