Belgium Women vs England Women: Preview, predictions and lineups
- The Lionesses face Belgium for the second time in four days in Women's Nations League
- England ran riot in 5-0 victory on Friday night
- Sarina Wiegman's side preparing for Euros in the summer
The Lionesses' Nations League campaign continues on Tuesday night as they travel to Leuven for the reverse fixture against Belgium.
Sarina Wiegman's side were in tremendous form at Ashton Gate on Friday as they thumped Belgium 5-0, avenging their defeat to the world's 20th-ranked side in the previous iteration of the competition.
England's emphatic victory last time out means they topped Group 3 at the halfway point, but world champions Spain are bound to push for a spot in the finals. The pair face off for a second time on the final matchday of the group phase after the Lionesses secured a 1-0 win in February,
Belgium are without a point through three games, although their previous two defeats had arrived by a single-goal margin before Friday's battering. Manager Elisabet Gunnarsdottir will be hopeful of overseeing a quick response in Leuven on Tuesday night and a strong conclusion to the Nations League campaign ahead of this summer's European Championship.
Here's 90min's guide to the game.
What time does Belgium vs England kick off?
- Location: Leuven, Belgium
- Stadium: King Power at Den Dreef
- Date: Tuesday 8 April
- Kick-off Time: 19:30 BST / 14:30 ET / 11:30 PT
- Referee: Maria Sole Ferrieri Caputi (ITA)
Belgium vs England head-to-head record (last five games)
- Belgium: 1 win
- England: 4 wins
- Draws: 0
- Last meeting: England 5-0 Belgium (4 April 2025) - Nations League
Current form
Belgium | England |
|---|---|
England 5-0 Belgium - 04/04/25 | England 5-0 Belgium - 04/04/25 |
Belgium 0-1 Portugal - 26/02/25 | England 1-0 Spain - 26/02/25 |
Spain 3-2 Belgium - 21/02/25 | Portugal 1-1 England - 21/02/25 |
Belgium 2-1 Ukraine - 03/12/24 | England 1-0 Switzerland - 03/12/24 |
Ukraine 0-2 Belgium - 29/11/24 | England 0-0 United States - 30/11/24 |
How to watch Belgium vs England on TV
Country | TV Channel/livestream |
|---|---|
United Kingdom | ITV 4, ITVX |
Belgium team news
There are a couple of familiar names in Gunnarsdottir's squad, including Leicester's Janice Cayman, West Ham's Amber Tysiak, and Everton's Justine Vanhaevermaet. All were involved in Friday night's drubbing and are expected to retain their respective places despite the result.
Jasmien Matthys was a late call-up to the squad due to Laura de Neve's injury, but she wasn't involved in Bristol.
Belgium predicted lineup vs England
Belgium predicted lineup vs England (3-4-2-1): Evrard; Tysiak, Cayman, Illiano; Janssens, Vanhaevermaet, Teulings, Van Kerkhoven; Missipo, Toloba; Eurlings.
England team news
Beth Mead went straight back into Wiegman's starting XI on Friday upon her return to the Lionesses squad, while Fran Kirby appeared off the bench at Ashton Gate.
Maisie Symonds earned a first senior call-up off the back of an impressive season with Brighton in the WSL, and she'll be hopeful of earning her maiden cap on Tuesday night. A start in midfield is unlikely given the competition.
Mary Earps could return between the sticks after Wiegman opted for Hannah Hampton on Friday, while Jess Carter and Aggie Beever-Jones are in contention for starts.
England predicted lineup vs Belgium
England predicted lineup vs Belgium (4-3-3): Earps; Bronze, Williamson, Bright, Carter; Clinton, Walsh, Toone; Kelly, Beever-Jones, James.
Belgium vs England score prediction
It's been an unproductive start to the Nations League for Belgium, who are yet to settle under new manager Gunnarsdottir. However, they claimed victory against the Lionesses on their last meeting in Belgium and are bound to improve on Friday's lifeless showing.
England were brilliant in Bristol and have shown signs of entering top gear ahead of an important summer. Their talent advantage is distinct, and Friday's result should give the visitors confidence of securing another victory.
This one's unlikely to be a mauling, but expect Wiegman's side to ease to three points.
Prediction: Belgium 1-3 England
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