Belgium vs. New Zealand odds, predictions: 2026 World Cup picks from proven soccer expert

A spot in the World Cup knockout rounds will be on the line when Belgium meets New Zealand in a win-or-go-home Group G finale on Friday night. Belgium enters with two points from two draws, while New Zealand sits at the bottom of Group G on a single point, meaning a loss eliminates either team outright. The Belgians have underwhelmed at the World Cup itself, playing to a 1-1 draw with Egypt and a scoreless stalemate with Iran after rolling through their pre-tournament friendlies, while New Zealand opened with a spirited 2-2 draw against Iran before fading to a 3-1 loss to Egypt.

Kickoff for Belgium vs. New Zealand is 11 p.m. ET in Vancouver. The latest Belgium vs. New Zealand odds from FanDuel Sportsbook list Belgium at -550 (risk $550 to win 100) on the money line, with New Zealand at +1300 and a draw at +600. The over/under for total goals is 3.5.

Before locking in any New Zealand vs. Belgium picks or World Cup 2026 predictions, you need to see what proven soccer expert Martin Green has to say.

After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper and has covered the game worldwide. Last year, Green was profitable in multiple areas on his soccer picks, including the Champions League (+211.25) and Bundesliga (+100). He's also been red-hot in 2026, posting an 18-8 record over his last 26 UCL picks, returning nearly $1,000 in profit. He's also on a 9-5 roll on World Cup picks (+382) Anyone following could have seen HUGE returns!

Now Green has turned his attention to Belgium vs. New Zealand in the 2026 World Cup, and revealed his best bets. 

One of Green's New Zealand vs. Belgium predictions: He is leaning Over on total goals (3.5)

Green has also found a critical x-factor and locked in a pair of best bets!

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