The group opens with Belgium facing Egypt on 15 June in Group G at 19:00 UTC, staged in Houston / Miami, USA. Belgium arrive as the more established side on paper and will be expected to take early control of a group that often rewards a strong opening performance. Egypt need a positive result to stay competitive; a draw would be a useful platform, while an upset would immediately change the dynamic of the section.
From a betting angle the match-winner market looks tilted toward Belgium based on reputation and tournament experience, so a straight-home win is the straightforward play for punters who favour probability over value. Both Teams To Score is a reasonable alternative: Belgium’s attack should create chances, but Egypt have enough quality to threaten on the break and from set plays, so BTTS has a credible case. Over/Under 2.5 goals is where judgement matters — expect a tactical first half while both sides size each other up, with a clearer route to goals in the second half; a lean to Over 2.5 suits bettors who expect Belgium to come forward and Egypt to risk more late on. As a correct-score lean, 2-1 to Belgium feels the likeliest scoreline: Belgium to edge control and score twice, Egypt to grab one on the counter or set piece.
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