Rus vs BEL Dream11 Prediction | Russia vs Belgium | European Qualifiers

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RUS vs BEL Dream11 Prediction: Russia will be playing hosts to Belgium at the Kretovsky Stadium as both time ride high in form.

Belgium sits at the top having won all wight of their games, whereas, Russia’s only defeat in the qualifiers came in the reverse fixture against the same opposition.

As a result of their winning streak, both footballing nations have advanced to Euro2020. In terms of ruthlessness, Belgium has scored 30 goals from the eight games while conceding just the one so far.

Meanwhile, Russia isn’t far behind with 27 goals scored and just four being conceded.

Match Details

Date- Saturday, November 16 | Kick-Off- 10:30 | Venue- Krestovsky Stadium

Team News

Russia

• Guilherme is expected to keep between the sticks for the hosts
• A back four Petrov, Semenov, Dzhikiya and Kudryashov can be expected in defence.
• Ozdoev, Akhmetov and Golovin could be the three midfielders made available in advanced positions.
• Ionov, Dzyuba and Bakaev are likely to fill in the attacking front.

Players included: Maksim Belyaev, Dimitri Chistayakov, Daniil Fomin and Rifat Zhemaletdinov are the uncapped players who have been brought in. Aleksei Miranchuk has returned from injury and is back in the squad.

Players unavailable: Anton Miranchuk, Yury Gazinksy, Fyodor Smolov and Denis Cheryshev are all out of contention due to injuries.

Belgium

• Courtois is expected to be the shot-stopper for Belgium
• Alderweireld, Vermaelen, Mechele could work as the back three
• Castage, Axel Witsel, Youri Tielemans and Thorgan Hazard should comprise the midfield.
• Kevin De Bruyne, Eden Hazard and Romelu Lukaku should come in as the attacking front three.

Players included: Kevin De Bruyne, Leandro Trossard and Jason Denayer are back in the squad after missing out on October due to injury.

Players unavailable: Jan Vertonghem, Thomas Meunier and Casteels remain on the sidelines as a result of injuries.

RUS v BEL Dream11 | Predicted Lineups

Russia- Guilherme; Petrov, Semenov, Dzhikiya, Kudryashov; Ozdoev, Akhmetov, Golovin; Ionov, Dzyuba, Bakaev

Belgium- Courtois; Alderweireld, Vermaelen, Mechele; Castagne, Witsel, Tielemans, T Hazard; De Bruyne, E Hazard; Lukaku

Top Picks 

Georgi Dzhikiya has been quality in defence for Russia this season. The 26-year-old has made 40 successful ball recoveries and has a pass accuracy of 90% from eight games. Dzhikiya has played 720 mins of football and is yet to be subbed off in the campaign.

Artem Dzyuba has been a driving force while going forward for Russia. Dzyuba has scored nine goals and also have five recorded assists under his belt from just eight games. Dzyuba has had 45 attempts on goal, with 20 being shots on target in the qualifiers.

Thibaut Courtois is having an outstanding international season so far. The Belgium goalkeeper has made 12 saves from eight games and has conceded just the one goal from eight games.

Toby Alderweireld has been a rock in defence for Belgium. The Spurs centre-back has made 44 successful ball recoveries and has a passing accuracy of 91% from eight games. Alderwireld has also has a goal to his name.

Belgium’s captain, Eden Hazard has been a pivotal player for his side for quite a while. Hazard has featured in six qualifier games and has three goals as well as five assists under his belt, with a pass accuracy of 84% in the advanced role.

Win Prediction

With both teams in fine form, one could expect the game to be an enthralling affair. However, Belgium’s all over quality makes them the real contenders to go home with a win.

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