The next Quarterfinal match of Euro 2016 is between the Wales and the Belgium. These both teams will lock their horns on July 2 at Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Lille.
The number 2 ranked team Belgium has performed brilliantly in the tournament so far and proved everyone that, why they are the second-ranked team in the world.
Although, this team started their tournament with a defeat against the Italy team but then bounced back strongly in their next match against the Ireland by 3-0 and then against the Sweden by 1-0.
Those two wins had shooted Belgium to the Round 16 of Euro 2016, where this team had thrashed underdog Hungary by 4-0 and booked their ticket to the quarterfinal.
On the other side, Wales have reached the quarterfinal stage,riding brilliantly on the solid performance from their star player Gareth Bale.
He has been the genuine match winner for his side and all eyes on him in the next match against the Belgium. Although the performance of this team has not been up to the marks in the Round 16 against the Northern Ireland but somehow they managed o hold the nerve and finally won that match.
But no one can question about the fighting spirit of this team as this team has the potential of beating any big teams. So, no one should underestimate the firepower of Wales team.
BELGIUM PREDICTED LINEUP (4-2-3-1)
Courtois – Vertonghen, Denayer, Alderweireld, Meunier – Nainggolan, Witsel – Hazard, De Bruyne, Carrasco – Lukaku.
WALES PREDICTED LINEUP (3-5-2)
Hennessey – Williams, Davies, Chester – Gunter, Taylor, Ramsey, Allen, Ledley – Bale, Voakes.
HEAD TO HEAD
These both teams have faced each other for the total number of 10 times and out of which Belgium has won 4 matches, While, Wales has won 3 matches and the remaining 3 matches resulted in a darw.
Although, this will be the first time when both these team will face each other in European tournament.
PREDICTION
This match is not easy to predict but Belgium team looks more settled to win this match, especially knowing the fact that they has won their last three matches.
But, it will be a mistake if we will underestimate the potential of Wales team and no one can forget how strong their defence has been in this tournament so far.
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