Belgium vs North Macedonia prediction 10.10.2025 | World Cup qualifications
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- Competition: World Cup qualifications
- Date: Friday, 10th October 2025
- Kickoff: 19:45 UK / 20:45 CEST
- Venue: Planet Group Arena (Gent)
One of the most interesting games in the World Cup qualifications on Friday will be played in Gent, where Belgium will welcome North Macedonia. Before the qualification started, it was expected that Rudi Garcia's team would have the best chances to progress to the tournament that will be played in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. Still, North Macedonia and Wales definitely have hope to find a way to the most prestigious competition. Let's break down the match and find the best betting option.
vs Head to Head (H2H) stats
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North Macedonia
1 : 1
Belgium
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Belgium
1 : 0
North Macedonia
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North Macedonia
0 : 2
Belgium
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Belgium are usually much better than Wales as they have won three of the last five H2H matches, while two games ended with a draw. The last H2H match was played in the current qualifications, only four months ago, when it was 1-1 in Skopje.
Belgium team overview
Belgium played at the previous three World Cups and it will be a huge surprise if they don't qualify for the upcoming tournament. Rudi Garcia's team is currently second in the group with one point fewer than North Macedonia, but with one game fewer played. Since a draw in Skopje, Belgium have won three matches in a row. In the last game, Garcia's team won 6-0 at home against Kazakhstan.
Belgium have shown a spectacular offensive level lately, scoring 16 goals in the last three matches. After three great games, Belgium should have a lot of confidence before the clash on Friday in Gent.
Belgium have some problems ahead of the match against North Macedonia. Romelu Lukaku and Youri Tielemans are injured and will not play for the national team in October. However, Alex Witsel is again on the team, who hasn't played for Belgium since the EURO 2024.
Last matches of
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Belgium
6 : 0
Kazakhstan
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Liechtenstein
0 : 6
Belgium
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Belgium
4 : 3
Wales
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North Macedonia
1 : 1
Belgium
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Belgium
3 : 0
Ukraine
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lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Thibaut Courtois
Defenders
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21
Timothy Castagne
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2
Zeno Debast
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3
Arthur Theate
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5
Maxim De Cuyper
Midfielders
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7
Kevin De Bruyne
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6
Amadou Onana
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8
Nicolas Raskin
Forwards
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14
Malick Fofana
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9
Lois Openda
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11
Jeremy Doku
North Macedonia team overview
North Macedonia didn't have too much success throughout history as they played in only one major tournament since independence - the EURO 2020. However, Blagoja Milevski's team is hoping to find a place in the upcoming World Cup. North Macedonia are in a good position, but they will need a few more good results for the desired result.
North Macedonia are unbeaten in the current qualification in five matches. In the previous game, they won 5-0 at home against Liechtenstein. The home side dominated against the weakest opponent in the group and secured important points.
Lirim Qamili is injured and will not play for North Macedonia in October. However, David Babunski and Stefan Ashkovski will return to the squad.
Last matches of
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North Macedonia
5 : 0
Liechtenstein
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Saudi Arabia
2 : 1
North Macedonia
Friendly International
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Kazakhstan
0 : 1
North Macedonia
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North Macedonia
1 : 1
Belgium
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North Macedonia
1 : 1
Wales
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lineup
Goalkeeper
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23
Stole Dimitrievski
Defenders
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2
Stefan Despotovski
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6
Visar Musliu
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5
Gjoko Zajkov
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8
Ezgjan Alioski
Midfielders
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14
Dimitar Mitrovski
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21
Jani Atanasov
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10
Enis Bardhi
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7
Eljif Elmas
Forwards
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15
Elmin Rastoder
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20
Bojan Miovski
Prediction
Belgium should be the strongest team in the group, but North Macedonia surprised in the opening five matches. What seems to be common for both sides is that their attacking lines have worked perfectly lately. Belgium scored 16 goals in the last three games, while North Macedonia scored five goals in their most recent outing against Liechtenstein. These two teams played only 1-1 in Skopje, but on Friday night, we should see much more, especially from the home team, which will push for victory from the first minute. Our prediction: Over 2.5 goals.
3 Reasons why we should expect three or more goals in this match
- Belgium scored 16 goals in the last three matches
- There were three or more goals in five of the previous six Belgium games
- North Macedonia scored five goals in their last match
Main prediction -
Over 2.5 goals
Best Odds:
Megapari
1.64
vs standings in WC Qualification Europe
| Group J | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
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| 1 | North Macedonia | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 11 - 2 | +9 | 11 |
| 2 | Belgium | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 17 - 4 | +13 | 10 |
| 3 | Wales | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 11 - 6 | +5 | 10 |
| 4 | Kazakhstan | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 - 11 | -8 | 3 |
| 5 | Liechtenstein | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 - 19 | -19 | 0 |