Match Analysis: Belgium vs Wales
Belgium vs Wales ended 2-1. Read the match story, decisive moments, lineups, player highlights, xG and full team statistics.
How the match unfolded
Belgium beat Wales 2-1.
Goals: K. De Bruyne (Belgium, 10'), M. Batshuayi (Belgium, 37'), K. Moore (Wales, 50').
Belgium had 71% possession to Wales's 29%, with 19.00 shots to 10.00.
K. De Bruyne (Belgium) was the standout performer, rated 9.2.
Match events timeline
Match statistics
Belgium
Starting lineups and substitutes

Belgium
Formation 3-4-2-1 · Coach: Roberto Martínez
Starting XI
- 1T. CourtoisG
- 2T. AlderweireldD
- 4Z. DebastD
- 5J. VertonghenD
- 6A. WitselM
- 7K. De BruyneF
- 8Y. TielemansM
- 10E. HazardF
- 11Y. CarrascoM
- 15T. MeunierM
- 23M. BatshuayiF
Substitutes (12)
- 3A. TheateD
- 9L. OpendaF
- 12S. MignoletG
- 13K. CasteelsG
- 14D. MertensF
- 16C. De KetelaereM
- 17L. TrossardF
- 18A. OnanaM
- 19L. DendonckerD
- 20H. VanakenM
- 21T. CastagneD
- 22A. SaelemaekersM

Wales
Formation 3-4-2-1 · Coach: R. Page
Starting XI
- 1W. HennesseyG
- 3N. WilliamsM
- 5C. MephamD
- 6J. RodonD
- 8M. SmithM
- 9B. JohnsonF
- 13K. MooreF
- 14C. RobertsM
- 15E. AmpaduM
- 17R. Norrington-DaviesD
- 20D. JamesF
Substitutes (12)
- 2C. GunterD
- 4B. CabangoD
- 7D. LevittM
- 10T. RobertsF
- 11G. BaleF
- 12D. WardG
- 16J. MorrellM
- 18J. WilliamsM
- 19M. HarrisF
- 21T. KingG
- 22S. ThomasM
- 23L. Harris
Data-based man of the match and player highlights

K. De Bruyne
Rating 9.2 · 1 goals · 1 assists · 3 shots on target

M. Batshuayi
Rating 7.9 · 1 G · 1 A · 1 SOT

K. Moore
Rating 7.5 · 1 G · 0 A · 1 SOT

A. Witsel
Rating 7.7 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT

B. Johnson
Rating 7.2 · 0 G · 1 A · 0 SOT

T. Courtois
Rating 6.9 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT
Prediction vs actual result
Belgium vs Wales match analysis
Review Belgium 2-1 Wales with the match story, goals, events, lineups, player highlights and detailed team statistics from UEFA Nations League.