Liechtenstein vs Belgium: Predictions and Betting Insights for September 5, 2025

On Wednesday, the 5th round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers will feature a match at the Rheinpark Stadium in Vaduz, where Liechtenstein will face Belgium. Here’s a betting recommendation for this matchup.

Match Preview

Liechtenstein’s national team is currently one of the weakest in European qualifiers. They have lost nine World Cup qualifying matches in a row without scoring a single goal. Most of these defeats have been significant, with only two matches where they kept the margin under three goals.

At home, the situation is similar: they have endured 13 consecutive home losses in qualifiers, with 12 games showing few opportunities to score. Although their defense is not strong, it has held up moderately well — in six of the last eight home matches, they conceded no more than three goals, giving some hope ahead of facing a strong team.

Belgium, in contrast, shows strong consistency in qualifying tournaments and remains unbeaten in 30 matches. However, they do not often dominate on the road; most victories come by a single goal or a two-goal margin. In their last match, Belgium won against Wales but allowed three goals, indicating defensive concerns.

Belgium is the clear favorite, but it’s important to note that star striker Romelu Lukaku is absent, and their form at the beginning of this campaign has not been remarkable. While they continue to win, they do so without overwhelming their opponents, especially against weaker sides. This could lead to a low-scoring affair once again.

Probable Lineups

• Liechtenstein: Büchel, Hofer, Oberwadtzer, Beck, Traber, Göppel, Hasler, Lüchinger, Zele, Salanović, Saglam
• Belgium: Courtois, Meunier, De Winter, Debast, De Kuijper, Trossard, Tielemans, De Bruyne, Vanhautte, Doku, Batshuayi

Match Facts and Head-to-Head

• Liechtenstein has lost their last 13 home qualifiers for the World Cup.
• Belgium is unbeaten in the last 30 World Cup qualifying matches.
• In Belgium’s last eight away matches, they have only won by more than two goals once.

Prediction

Despite the significant difference in quality between the teams, a large Belgium victory might be unrealistic. Liechtenstein usually avoids heavy defeats at home, and considering Belgium’s cautious approach, their lack of Lukaku, and typical restraint in qualifiers, betting on Liechtenstein with a +4.5 handicap appears to be a sensible option. Consider “Liechtenstein to win with a +4.5 handicap” at odds of 1.91.