Final rehearsal for the Red Devils: prediction for Belgium vs Tunisia - 06.06.2026
On Saturday, Belgium and Tunisia will play their last friendly before the World Cup kicks off. For the Belgians, this is a golden opportunity to reinforce their reputation as a team ready to make another deep run at a major tournament, while for Tunisia, it’s a crucial test of their defensive organization against an opponent boasting a formidable attacking line-up.
Belgium: a new era with old fears left behind
This is no longer the peak “golden generation” Belgium, but under Rudy Garcia, the Red Devils look cohesive and confident once again. Their unbeaten streak now stands at 12 matches, with eight wins and four draws in that span.
The most recent stretch has been especially impressive: a 5-2 demolition of the USA, a 1-1 draw with Mexico, and a 2-0 away win over Croatia. Sure, the defense isn’t always rock solid - six goals conceded in the last six games tell that story - but with attacking talents like Lukaku, Lukebakio and Vanaken, Belgium can keep matches under control even when there are occasional lapses at the back.
Tunisia: betting on compactness
Tunisia approach this game with less consistent results, but Sabri Lamouchi’s side has notably improved its defensive discipline in recent months. Since a 2-3 loss to Nigeria at the Africa Cup of Nations, Tunisia have conceded just three goals in five matches against Tanzania, Mali, Haiti, Canada, and Austria.
However, their attacking output remains a concern. A 1-1 draw with Brazil in France was impressive in terms of status, but truly eye-catching victories over the past year have been rare - mainly against Jordan and Haiti. Against top-tier opponents, Tunisia often rely on compactness and patience to survive rather than thrive.
Match facts and head-to-head
- Belgium are unbeaten in their last 12 matches, winning eight of them.
- Since losing 2-3 to Nigeria, Tunisia have conceded just three goals in their next five games.
- The last meeting between these teams was at the 2018 World Cup, where Belgium triumphed 5-2.
Prediction
Tunisia know how to shut up shop and could make life difficult for Belgium, especially if Lamouchi once again packs the midfield. But against this current Belgian side, defense alone may not be enough: Garcia’s team scores consistently, uses the width of the pitch well, and have several players capable of deciding games on their own. The main prediction is a Belgium win. Considering the attacking quality of the hosts and the less-than-perfect defending on both sides, the over 2.5 goals market looks attractive, with the most likely scoreline being a 3-1 win for Belgium.
