Azerbaijan vs Belgium Prediction 09.09.2023

• Competition: European Qualifiers - Group F
• Date: Saturday, 9th, September 2023
• Kickoff: 14:00 UTC +1 / 15.00 CEST
• Venue: Dalga Arena (Baku)

In a bid to secure the top spot in Group F, Belgium is all set to gun for a full three points when they visit Azerbaijan at the Dalga Arena this Saturday.

Without world-class players on their roster, Azerbaijan consistently finds themselves as the underdogs in qualification groups, often serving as a means for their opponents to improve their goal difference. The Moccasins, the endearing moniker for the national squad, have been nothing short of terrible in their recent qualification cycles, and regrettably, their hardships show no signs of abating. The current EURO 2024 qualification campaign is a glaring example, as the Azerbaijani side has mustered only one point from their first three matches.

While their showing in the 2022 World Cup fell short of expectations, Belgium continues to stand as one of the elite national teams globally, presently occupying the fifth spot in the FIFA rankings. Inheriting the reins from Roberto Martinez after a disappointing campaign in Qatar, the newly appointed head coach, Domenico Tedesco, has started his tenure on a positive note, securing seven out of nine available points in the opening three EURO 2024 qualification clashes. This has propelled them to the second spot in Group F, trailing only Austria, the current group leaders, with one less game played.

Azerbaijan vs Belgium Betting Tips: AH2 (-1.5)

Prior to their 1-1 draw against evenly matched Estonia, Azerbaijan endured two brutal setbacks at the outset of the EURO 2024 qualifiers, conceding four goals to Austria and a staggering five to Sweden. When considering the broader context, it paints a bleak picture – their last EURO qualification triumph occurred on March 28, 2015, when they emerged victorious over the feeble Malta side with a 2-0 victory.

While Azerbaijan may enjoy the comforts of home, it might not be enough to shield them from another impending defeat, especially as they prepare to face Belgium, a relentless offensive unit. The Red Devils have flexed their offensive muscles, netting an impressive six goals in their two EURO qualification visits, steamrolling over both Sweden and Estonia with dominant 3-0 triumphs. Considering the disparity in quality between these two national teams, Belgium's victory shouldn't be in doubt. Instead, the real question lies in how many goals they will notch up against a lackluster Azerbaijan. All in all, we're expecting a powerful victory for Tedesco's chosen ones.