Prediction Belgium vs North Macedonia 2026 – Betting Tips for the WC Qualification Europe on 10/10/2025

Match snapshot and context

Under the lights at the Planet Group Arena in Gent, Belgium will host North Macedonia in what promises to be an intriguing chapter of this World Cup qualifying group. The date is set for 10/10/2025 and the stakes are clear: both sides arrive with momentum and reasons to believe they can shape the top end of the table. Belgium sit second in the group with ten points from four matches and an eye-watering 17 goals scored, while North Macedonia top the group on eleven points from five games, boasting a tight defensive record that has seen them concede just twice. The meeting in June finished 1-1 in Skopje, a reminder that form and reputation on paper do not always translate automatically to three points.

Form, recent meetings and statistical edge

Belgium’s recent results have been flamboyant; a trio of 6-0 thumpings and a 4-3 thriller sit alongside a 3-0 win and that 1-1 draw with North Macedonia, reflecting a side more than capable of producing heavy attacking nights. Their home statistics underline the attacking threat: ten goals at home already, big shot volumes and an impressive average of corners and dangerous attacks. North Macedonia arrive on the back of a run that reads almost faultless over the last ten outings — eight wins and two draws — and their latest 5-0 away victory shows a team confident and clinical in the final third. Their defensive numbers, conceding only two in group play and carrying three clean sheets, suggest they will not be overawed.

The head-to-head stalemate earlier this campaign offers a narrative of balance, but the context is different now: Belgium’s goal glut at home contrasts with North Macedonia’s compact, disciplined approach. Belgium’s attack has been explosive at times, while North Macedonia’s formline demonstrates consistency and an unbeaten streak that cannot be dismissed.

Prediction and what to expect

Expect Belgium to take the initiative. The home crowd at Gent and Belgium’s hunting instincts in the final third should force the tempo from the first whistle. North Macedonia will likely be organised, compact and dangerous on the break or from set pieces, but sustaining pressure against Belgium’s attack across 90 minutes will be a stern test. Given Belgium’s home scoring record and the clean-sheet resilience of the visitors, the match could tilt towards the hosts finding the breakthrough and carrying that advantage. The June draw shows North Macedonia can frustrate, but recent Belgian results point to a potential home victory.

Betting suggestion: Home win (1) on the 1X2 market. Bookmakers list Belgium at 1.16 for the victory, reflecting a strong probability in their favour; based on Belgium’s home scoring and the balance of recent results, the most reliable single-market play from the available choices is backing Belgium to win.