Belgium vs. Iran odds, predictions, time: 2026 World Cup picks from elite soccer expert

A pair of nations coming off opening match draws at the 2026 World Cup will meet on Sunday as Belgium face Iran. The Iranians played to a 2-2 draw with New Zealand on Monday, while Belgium finished with a 1-1 final score against Egypt. Thus, all four teams in World Cup 2026 Group G have 1 point thus far with the same goal differential of 0. This will be the first meeting between the nations. Jeremy Doku (illness) is out for the Belgians.

Kickoff for Belgium vs. Iran is 3 p.m. ET from Los Angeles Stadium. The latest Iran vs. Belgium odds from FanDuel Sportsbook list Belgium at -250 on the 90-minute money line, with Iran at +650 and a draw at +370. The over/under for total goals is 2.5. Belgian Romelu Lukaku has the shortest soccer odds as an anytime goal scorer at +110.

Before locking in any Iran vs. Belgium picks or World Cup 2026 predictions, you need to see what proven soccer expert Jon Eimer has to say.

Eimer is a high-volume bettor who has vast knowledge of leagues and players across the globe. Since joining SportsLine, he has covered the English Premier League, Champions League, Serie A, the FA Cup, and much more. He's been red-hot on his soccer betting picks in 2026, posting a 31-13-2 record and returning over $1,200 of profit on his Champions League picks. He's also off to a fast start in the World Cup, going 14-8-2 (+335) over his first 24 World Cup picks. Anyone following could have seen HUGE returns!

Now Eimer has turned his attention to Belgium vs. Iran in the 2026 World Cup, and revealed his best bets.

One of Eimer's picks: He's leaning Over 2.5 total goals in this one. The Iranians allowed two goals in their opener but also displayed potency in the attacking third with two goals scored. "Iran, behind Mehdi Taremi, isn't afraid to put their foot forward and play a very high and aggressive press," said Eimer.

Eimer has identified some critical x-factors and locked in two best bets for this fixture, including one that returns plus money! Be sure to see what they are before locking in any picks of your own. 

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