Soccer / World Cup – Qualification Europe
10/10/2025 – 19:45
Belgium
VS
FYR Macedonia
Odds updated on October 10, 2025 at 4:30 pm
Group J leaders North Macedonia are set to travel to face Belgium at the Planet Group Arena on Friday in a crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier. The visitors are sitting narrowly ahead with 11 points. Whereas, Belgium are trailing by just one point, making this a potential decider for top spot.
With only a handful of matches left in the group, both sides will be desperate to strengthen their qualification hopes. Belgium are unbeaten in five games so far. However, North Macedonia’s recent away form makes this encounter an intriguing battle between two in-form teams.
Belgium vs North Macedonia Best Bets
BetsStatusMoneylineTotal GoalsUnder 2.5-190Total ShotsOver 27.5EvensTotal Shots on TargetOver 8.5-118Total CornersUnder 8.5-130Belgium Goalkeeper Total SavesOver 1.5-118North Macedonia Goalkeeper Total SavesOver 4.5+155Total CardsUnder 3.5+105
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Belgium
Belgium are entering this fixture on the back of dominant displays. This includes consecutive 6-0 wins. They’ve also scored 17 goals in four group games so far. Rudi Garcia’s side will rely on their strong attack. Kevin De Bruyne will lead the play between Jeremy Doku and Leandro Trossard.
However, midfielder Youri Tielemans remains sidelined through injury. Thus, paving the way for Amadou Onana and Nicolas Raskin to feature. Thibaut Courtois is expected to start in goal, protected by central defenders Zeno Debast and Arthur Theate as Belgium look to maintain their unbeaten run.
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North Macedonia
Blagoja Milevski’s men are in fine form after a convincing 5-0 win against Liechtenstein. They maintained their push for a first-ever World Cup qualification. The team has been resilient away from home, winning four consecutive competitive away games. Forwards Bojan Miovski and Aleksandar Trajkovski will spearhead the attack.
The duo up front will be supported by creative midfielders Enis Bardhi and Isnik Alimi. At the back, Gjoko Zajkov and Andrej Stojchevski are likely to line up and guard ahead of goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski. The North Macedonia team will aim to extend their unbeaten streak against strong opposition.
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Belgium vs North Macedonia Over/ Under Predictions
Total Goals Under 3.5 @ -190 as per BetMGM:
With Belgium viewed as the favorites, bookmakers are leaning toward a tighter affair rather than a goal-fest. Hence the under 3.5 goals line at -190 looks justified. The hosts are capable of high-scoring results. They’ve already notched 17 goals in four group games. However, their past two 6-0 wins came against weaker opposition. There are also defensive vulnerabilities. Five of their last nine matches have seen them concede multiple times. This suggests North Macedonia could stick around and force a narrower scoreline.
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Belgium vs North Macedonia Player Picks
Kevin De Bruyne to score anytime @ +165 as per FanDuel:
Kevin De Bruyne has been a driving force in Belgium’s attack in this qualification cycle. In the recent 6-0 rout of Kazakhstan, he opened the scoring and later added a second goal. His consistent influence in and around the penalty area, coupled with his creative freedom between the wide attackers, justifies a decent anytime-goal price like +165.
Leandro Trossard to score anytime @ +135 as per FanDuel:
Leandro Trossard plays in a supporting attacking role, flanking De Bruyne and capable of both scoring and creating chances. In recent qualifiers, he’s been a key contributor in buildup plays. Additionally, Belgium’s offensive output suggests multiple goal involvements per game. Betting markets reflect this scoring claim: Trossard is already priced among goal scorers for this matchup. The +135 odds to score captures that value.
Belgium vs North Macedonia Predictions
PicksMoneylineKevin De Bruyne to score first+550Lois Lopenda to score anytime+105Kevin De Bruyne to assist anytime+108Leandro Trossard to either score or assist-133
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Belgium have scored at least three in each of their last three home games. Yet they’ve previously dropped points at home under pressure. North Macedonia, meanwhile, have been strong on the road. They’ve won their last four competitive away fixtures and are capable of scoring against superior teams.
Final Prediction: Belgium 2-1 North Macedonia
Belgium are entering this match riding momentum from successive big wins. However, their defensive lapses and the threat posed by North Macedonia make a close scoreline plausible. Taking everything into account, a 2-1 win to Belgium seems like the most balanced projection. It is enough for the hosts to edge ahead in Group J without a runaway result.
When and where is the Belgium vs North Macedonia game?
The Belgium vs North Macedonia international friendlies clash is on October 10, 2025, at the Planet Group Area Stadium, Ghent, Belgium.
What are the BetMGM betting odds for the Belgium vs North Macedonia game?
Belgium are favorites to win with a moneyline at -650, to draw at +675 and for North Macedonia to win at +1850.
Name some key player prop bets for the game from BetMGM
Lois Lopenda to score: +105
Kevin De Bruyne to assist: +108
Leandro Trossard to either score or assist: -133
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