On Thursday, the 7th round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers will feature a match at the ZTE Arena in Zalaegerszeg, Hungary, where Belarus will face the Danish national team. A good bet for this game seems to be on goals.
Match preview
The Belarusian national team is struggling in the qualifying rounds. After two games, Carlos Alos’ team has no points, having conceded seven goals while scoring only once from a penalty kick. Their recent loss to Scotland (0:2) highlighted Belarus’ difficulties in keeping up with stronger teams.
Belarus’ issues are not just due to a weak attack but also a shaky defense, having let in 29 goals in nine qualifying matches. At home, the team is particularly vulnerable, losing six of their last seven matches and often conceding two or more goals.
In contrast, Denmark is progressing well in the World Cup qualifiers. Brian Riemer’s team recently won a convincing match against Greece (3:0), securing their place at the top of the group. The Danish squad is showing solid performance in both their attacking and defensive strategies, with 10 clean sheets in their last 13 qualifiers.
Denmark excels in away matches, winning nine of their last ten World Cup qualifiers. Their attacking capabilities have been impressive as well, scoring at least three goals in six of those games. With Belarus’ weak defense, another high-scoring game from Denmark seems likely.
Probable line-ups
- Belarus: Lapoukhov; Karpovich, Parkhomenko, Martynovich, Zabelin, Pechenin; Ebong, Yablonski, Gromyko; Barkovski, Melnichenko
- Denmark: Schmeichel; Gøye, Christensen, Andersen, Mæhle; Højbjerg, Julmann, Nørgaard; Isaksen, Højlund, Damsgaard
Match facts and head-to-head
- Belarus has lost nine consecutive World Cup qualifying matches.
- Denmark has won 9 of their last 10 away World Cup qualifiers.
- The Danes scored at least two goals in seven of their last 10 World Cup qualifiers.
Prediction
Belarus’ poor form doesn’t inspire much hope, as they frequently lose and struggle defensively against average teams. Meanwhile, Denmark is comfortably advancing through the qualifiers with effective possession and strong offense. A suitable bet here would be on “Total over 2.5” goals at odds of 1.70.