Azerbaijan and Belgium will go head-to-head at the Dalga Arena in Group F of the 2024 European Championship qualifiers on Saturday.
Azerbaijan and Belgium will go head-to-head at the Dalga Arena in Group F of the 2024 European Championship qualifiers on Saturday. The hosts languish at the bottom of the Group with no win to its name. They also endured heavy defeats against Austria and Sweden. Azerbaijan then drew 1-1 against Estonia in their last game. They fell behind midway through the first half before substitute Anton Krivotsyuk headed home the leveller midway through the second. Azerbaijan are winless in three games after winning five. They are, however, unbeaten in three home games. This will definitely give some confidence to the home team.
In contrast, Belgium has enjoyed a solid start to life under manager Domenico Tedesco. They eye a third straight appearance in the continental showpiece. They beat Estonia 3-0 in their last game. Romelu Lukaku bagged a first-half brace before Johan Bakayoko netted a third for his maiden international goal. Currently, the Red Devils are second in Group F with seven points from three game. As a result, they are just three points behind Austria. However, the Austrians have played a game more. Saturday’s fixture should be an easy game for the Belgians. With the likes of Lukaku, Carasco and Jeremy Doku, the Red Devils should get their three points easily. However, Belgium will definitely miss the services of their veterans Kevin de Bruyne and Thibaut Courtois.
Azerbaijan‘s probable starting lineup: Magomedaliyev, Haghverdi, Mustafazada, Kryvotsyuk, Cafarguliyev, Diniyev, Camalov, Sheydayev, Mahmudov, Isayev, Dadashov
Belgium’s probable starting lineup: Sels, Castagne, Faes, Vertonghen, Theate, Mangala, Onana, Tielemans, Doku, Lukaku, Carrasco
Azerbaijan
| Opponents | Score |
| Estonia | 1-1 (D) |
| Sweden | 5-0 (L) |
| Austria | 4-1 (L) |
| North Macedonia | 1-3 (W) |
| Moldova | 1-2 (W) |
Belgium
| Opponents | Score |
| Estonia | 0-3 (W) |
| Austria | 1-1 (D) |
| Germany | 2-3 (W) |
| Sweden | 0-3 (W) |
| Croatia | 0-0 (D) |
| Last 5 match-results | Score |
| Azerbaijan draw Belgium | 1-1 |
| Belgium beat Azerbaijan | 4-1 |
| Belgium beat Azerbaijan | 1-0 |
| Belgium beat Azerbaijan | 3-0 |
The UEFA Euro Qualifier between Azerbaijan and Belgium will take place at the Dalga Arena on Saturday at 6:30 pm IST.
| Azerbaijan vs Belgium | Key Details |
| Date | September 9 (Azerbaijan) |
| Venue | Dalga Arena |
| Kickoff time in Azerbaijan | 5:00 pm (Saturday) |
| Kickoff time in Belgium | 3:00 pm (Saturday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 6:30 pm (Saturday) |
Football fans in Belgium can catch the live action via VTM, La Une and Sporza. On the other hand, football fans in Azerbaijan can catch the live action via CBC Sport Azerbaijan.
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