Erik Hamren’s team was hammered in Switzerland, and our tipster thinks it could be another tough night for the hosts when Roberto Martinez’s men visit. On Tuesday night, Belgium begins their Uefa Nations League campaign against Iceland in Reykjavik.
Roberto Martinez’s men warmed up for this one with a 4-0 victory against Scotland. However, Erik Hamren’s reign as Iceland manager got off to the worst possible start as his new charges suffered a humiliating 6-0 defeat hands of Switzerland.
Latest odds
Then, it is no real surprise that Belgium is chalked up as 7/20 (1.35) favorites with 888Sport to kick off their Nations League campaign with a win in the Icelandic capital.
After suffering that defeat on Saturday, Hamren’s side will be desperate to make amends and are a 15/2 (8.50) shot to take all three points, while the same firm goes 19/5 (4.80) that these two nations settle for a share of the spoils.
Gylfi Sigurdsson Iceland 2018
Team news: Hamren could ring the changes after seeing his side ripped apart on Saturday evening, but it seems certain that Everton midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson will have a key role to play if the hosts are to pull off a big shock.
Michy Batshuayi staked his claim for a starting spot with two goals against Scotland on Friday, but Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku – who opened the scoring in that match – will likely lead the line.
Visitors to get amongst the goals?
Belgium has been beaten in just one of their last 27 matches, scoring an impressive 27 goals in their previous ten matches.
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888Sport go 17/10 (2.70) that Belgium score at least three goals here, while the same firm offers 49/50 (1.98) that Martinez’s charges lead at half-time and full-time against Hamren’s outfit.
Prediction
Belgium has been in free-scoring form, and Icelandic confidence must surely have been crushed by that heavy defeat against Switzerland on Saturday. 888Sport go 49/50 (1.98) that the visitors win by at least two clear goals, a selection that would have landed in seven of the last ten matches that Belgium have won.
