Belgium vs Iran: match statistics
Belgium vs Iran: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Belgium played Iran in World Cup (International). The match was played on 21 June 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Current form
Belgium: 0-1-0, 1.00 points/match. Iran: 0-1-0, 1.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Belgium scores 1.00 and concedes 1.00 goals per match. Iran scores 2.00 and concedes 2.00. League average: 3.05 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Belgium 100%, Iran 100%. Over 2.5: Belgium 0%, Iran 100%. League level: BTTS 57%, Over 2.5 51%.
xG, shots and style
Iran has higher xG: 1.75 vs 1.62. Belgium: 15.0 shots per match, Iran: 17.0.
Match halves
Belgium: half-time lead 0%, second-half goals 1.00. Iran: half-time lead 0%, second-half goals 1.00.
Goals by minute
Belgium: 61-75 (1 goals). Iran: 31-45+ (1 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
World Cup: 3.05 goals per match, BTTS 57%, Over 2.5 51%.
Head-to-head
No aligned head-to-head sample is available in the database.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
This is the fourth tight draw. Belgium, after the 1:1 with Egypt, looked unstable and went long without a shot on target, while Iran, after the 2:2 with New Zealand, twice had to chase the score and showed character. Both teams have one point, so a loss would be very costly. The most logical tournament pick is 1:1. Status: BET
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
Pick: BTTS - Yes. Belgium conceded first against Egypt and looked vulnerable in defensive transition before Lukaku changed the match from the bench. Iran played a very open 2-2 with New Zealand and showed both resilience and defensive looseness. With all teams in the group on one point, both sides have incentive to attack if they fall behind, which increases the probability of BTTS - Yes. Status: BET
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Pick: Over 2.5. The model gives 52% for Over 2.5 and 48% for Under 2.5, with xG Belgium 1.50 and Iran 1.25 (total 2.75). Belgium after the 1:1 with Egypt did not look stable, while Iran after 2:2 with New Zealand showed both character and defensive issues. In this group both opening matches ended as draws with goals, so the goal profile is clearly elevated. The most natural scenarios are 1:1 or 2:1 either way. The 2.5 line is playable mainly because after the first round we see increased defensive vulnerability and a greater need to react after conceding a goal. Status: NOBET
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Pick: X/X (draw at Half-Time and draw at Full-Time). The model assigns this scenario 20%, with the 1X2 distribution: Belgium 34%, draw 35%, Iran 31%. xG is 1.50 for Belgium, 1.25 for Iran and 2.75 overall, and BTTS profile is YES 62%/38%. Belgium looked unstable after the 1:1 vs Egypt, while Iran’s 2:2 vs New Zealand showed both character and defensive issues. Both teams have one point each, so a loss would be very costly. This reinforces the scenario of a cautious start and a draw at Full-Time. The biggest HT/FT scenarios in the model are: X/1 20%, X/X 20%, X/2 17%. The main risk is an early goal that would immediately force a more open match; without it the controlled draw scenario is strong. Status: SMALL BET
View first-half and second-half statisticsHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Belgium | Iran | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 20% | 24% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.10 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.50 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Iran is 100% better for: goals scored per match.
1 goals / match - Belgium · 2 goals / match - Iran
Belgium is 100% better for: goals conceded per match.
1 goals / match - Belgium · 2 goals / match - Iran
Belgium scores in 100% of matches (1 of 1 matches), while Iran keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 1 matches).
Iran scores in 100% of matches (1 of 1 matches), while Belgium keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 1 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Belgium
Over / Under - Iran
1st half
2nd half
Match halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Belgium - second-half results
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Iran - second-half results
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.00 | 3.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 100% |
| No goal | 100% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 100% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 0% |
| No goal | 0% | 0% |
| Goal difference | 0 | 0 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (1 goal). Concedes most in 16-30 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (1 goal). Concedes most in 0-15 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Belgium
Iran
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (World Cup).
Teams vs league
| Belgium | Liga | Iran | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.00 | 3.05 | ▲ 4.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 100% | 57% | ▲ 100% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 0% | 51% | ▲ 100% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 24% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 76% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 76% | ▲ 100% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
FAQ
What was the result of Belgium vs Iran?
The World Cup match finished Belgium 0:0 Iran. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Belgium vs Iran?
Belgium score 1.00 goals per game on average and Iran 2.00. The World Cup average is 3.05 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 100% of Belgium's matches and 100% of Iran's.
What form are Belgium and Iran in?
Over the last 5 games Belgium have a 0-1-0 record (1.00 points per game) and Iran 0-1-0 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Belgium vs Iran?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Belgium vs Iran: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.