Euro Cup 2021: Belgium vs Russia: Playing Xi, Top picks, India time and Dream11 prediction

New Delhi: As the Euro 2020 cup kicks off this weekend, Belgium being one of the favourites for the soccer tournament are set to take on Russia in the maiden clash.

Going by their previous record, Belgium should display its dominating streak and lead-taking prowess in the field.

While Russia will enter the tournament as underdogs, ready to give big surprises. It should not be underestimated on home soil considering their impressive performance in World Cup 2018.

Belgium vs Russia: Match Details

Date: June 13, 2021
Venue: Krestovsky Stadium, Saint Petersburg, Russia.
India Time: 12:30 am (IST)
TV Channel: Sony Ten 2 SD & HD/SonyLIV, JioTV

Belgium vs Russia: Top Picks

Belgium:

Though Belgium boasts of a dominant side, they are not taking Russia lightly. Having named a strong squad, Belgium will look to seal the match quickly. With De Bruyne. Eden Hazard both likely to miss the opening tie, Leicester City star Youri Tielemens is expected to make an impact while in-form striker Romelu Lukaku’s performance will be a key factor.

Russia:

Ahead of the Euro beginning, Russia thrashed Bulgaria 1-0 in their final warm-up game. They have the ability to surprise teams on their home soil but the absence of star players like Aleksandr Golovin, Artem Dzyuba seems to have taken a dent on their winning appeal, this time.

Belgium vs Russia: The Playing Xi Squad

Belgium Playing XI (3-4-2-1):

Thibaut Courtois, Toby Alderweireld, Jason Denayer, Jan Vertonghen; Timothy Castagne, Youri Tielemans, Leander Dendoncker, Thorgan Hazard; Yannick Ferreira Carrasco, Dries Mertens; Romelu Lukaku

Russia Playing XI (3-4-2-1):

Anton Shunin, Igor Diveyev, Georgi Dzhikiya, Fyodor Kudryashov; Mario Fernandes, Roman Zobnin, Magomed Ozdoyev, Yuri Zhirkov; Aleksei Miranchuk, Aleksandr Golovin; Artem Dzyuba

Dream11 Prediction

Having won 10 games and conceding just 3, Belgians are up for game in this tournament. They are high on confidence and should kick off their bid for glory with a comfortable win against the minnows.

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