Belgium vs Slovenia Prediction 21 October 2026
📣 Belgium and Slovenia are set to face off in the main round of the UEFA Futsal World Cup 2028 qualifiers. Both sides compete in Group 11, where Norway complete the trio. Belgium have already kicked off their qualifying campaign with a win, while Slovenia are about to play their opening match. The two teams last met in January at the European Championship, where Slovenia edged out a 5-4 victory. Given the high-scoring nature of their previous encounter and the crucial need for points, this upcoming clash promises to be a tense affair.
Belgium Team Overview
Belgium made a strong start to the qualifiers, edging Norway 4-3 away from home. At the European Championship, they advanced beyond the group stage but bowed out after a quarter-final defeat to Portugal. Across three group matches, Belgium found the net 11 times but conceded 15, highlighting significant defensive frailties. The hosts could also face selection issues, with key player Grello having retired from international duty and Omar Rahu’s involvement in doubt due to injury. Despite these setbacks, Belgium remain a dangerous side thanks to their technical quality and rapid counterattacks.
Match Results: Belgium
Slovenia Team Overview
Slovenia head into the start of qualification on the back of their performance at the home European Championship. The team failed to progress beyond the group stage, collecting just three points from three matches. Their only victory came against Belgium in a high-scoring encounter that ended 5-4. Tomislav Horvat’s side also defeated Belgium in a friendly in November 2022, securing a 3-1 win. However, ahead of the upcoming clash, Slovenia have lost Jure Suban to injury, with Mihael Čop stepping in to take his place in the squad.
Match Results: Slovenia
⭐️ Editor’s Prediction
We suggest backing a Slovenia win. The visitors have come out on top in their last two head-to-head clashes, including a five-goal rout of Belgium at the European Championship in January. Adding weight to this pick is Belgium’s recent trend: they have lost their last three home qualifiers for the World Cup. On top of that, the hosts could be without two key players, which may further hamper their attacking threat. Taking into account Slovenia’s strong record in recent meetings and Belgium’s personnel issues, we’re tipping the visitors to claim victory.
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