Belgium v Egypt Betting Markets: A Complete Look at the 2026 World Cup Group G Opener
Belgium open their 2026 World Cup campaign against Egypt in the Group G opener at Lumen Field in Seattle on Monday 15 June 2026, with a 20:00 BST kick-off (12:00 PT). Belgium are clear favourites on the board, but Egypt’s counter-attacking threat keeps several of the markets honest.
Belgium arrive under Rudi Garcia having topped their UEFA qualifying group, scoring 29 goals across eight matches. The side blends old guard and new: Kevin De Bruyne pulls the strings from an advanced midfield role, Jeremy Doku and Leandro Trossard provide the width, Charles De Ketelaere and Amadou Onana add depth, and Romelu Lukaku is in the squad as a wildcard option. After a group-stage exit in 2022, this is a generation with a point to prove.
Egypt, coached by Hossam Hassan, return to the World Cup for the first time since 2018 and are still chasing a first knockout-stage appearance in their history. They came through CAF qualifying unbeaten and without conceding, built on organisation and discipline, with everything funnelling through Mohamed Salah, who turns 34 on match day, and Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush in support. The structure is sound; the threat is on the break.
Source: Bet365. Odds time-stamped at the point of writing and may change before kick-off. All prices below are decimal and were taken from the markets shown for this fixture.
Match Result (Money Line 3-Way)
The headline market has Belgium as solid favourites, with the draw and an Egypt win at longer prices. An enhanced-odds version of the same three-way market is also listed.
Money Line 3-Way
| Selection | Standard | Enhanced |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 1.60 | 1.630 |
| Tie | 3.80 | 3.900 |
| Egypt | 5.75 | 6.400 |
Standard prices put Belgium at around a 63% chance, with the draw and an Egypt win both carrying live prices. The enhanced market lengthens each one.
Handicaps and Goal Line
The main Asian spread is set at a full goal in Belgium’s favour, a step up from a half-goal line and a sign of how the market rates the gap. A full ladder of alternatives runs either side, and the goal line sits at two and a half.
Asian Spread & Goal Line
| Market | Line | Belgium / Over | Egypt / Under |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian Spread | 1.0 | 2.100 | 1.775 |
| Goal Line | 2.5 | 2.000 | 1.850 |
Alternative Asian Spread
| Belgium | Price | Egypt | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5, -3.0 | 7.000 | +2.5, +3.0 | 1.100 |
| -2.5 | 5.500 | +2.5 | 1.150 |
| -2.0, -2.5 | 4.800 | +2.0, +2.5 | 1.175 |
| -2.0 | 4.400 | +2.0 | 1.200 |
| -1.5, -2.0 | 3.300 | +1.5, +2.0 | 1.325 |
| -1.5 | 2.675 | +1.5 | 1.450 |
| -1.0, -1.5 | 2.350 | +1.0, +1.5 | 1.575 |
| -0.5, -1.0 | 1.750 | +0.5, +1.0 | 2.050 |
| -0.5 | 1.600 | +0.5 | 2.300 |
| 0.0, -0.5 | 1.400 | 0.0, +0.5 | 2.850 |
| 0.0 | 1.210 | 0.0 | 4.250 |
| 0.0, +0.5 | 1.170 | 0.0, -0.5 | 5.000 |
| +0.5 | 1.140 | -0.5 | 5.750 |
Total Goals
The main goals line is two and a half, priced close to even. A ladder of alternative totals runs from half a goal up to six and a half.
Goals Over / Under
| Line | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 1.062 | 9.50 |
| 1.5 | 1.30 | 3.50 |
| 2.5 | 2.00 | 1.80 |
| 3.5 | 3.40 | 1.33 |
| 4.5 | 6.50 | 1.11 |
| 5.5 | 15.00 | 1.03 |
| 6.5 | 26.00 | 1.01 |
Both Teams To Score & Result / Total Goals
| Market | Price |
|---|---|
| Both Teams To Score - Yes | 1.95 |
| Both Teams To Score - No | 1.80 |
| Belgium & Over 2.5 | 2.60 |
| Belgium & Under 2.5 | 3.60 |
| Egypt & Over 2.5 | 11.00 |
| Egypt & Under 2.5 | 10.00 |
| Tie & Over 2.5 | 15.00 |
| Tie & Under 2.5 | 4.50 |
Player Markets
The player markets feature both attacks, with the Belgium creators and the Egypt front line of Salah and Marmoush all listed across score, assist and score-or-assist.
Player to Score or Assist
| Player | Score | Assist | Score or Assist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin De Bruyne | 3.75 | 3.40 | 1.95 |
| Charles De Ketelaere | 2.75 | 5.00 | 2.05 |
| Jeremy Doku | 3.50 | 4.00 | 2.10 |
| Leandro Trossard | 3.50 | 4.50 | 2.25 |
| Mohamed Salah | 3.75 | 6.50 | 2.62 |
| Omar Marmoush | 4.75 | 7.50 | 3.25 |
Bet Boosts
Bet365 lists boosted singles and boosted same-game parlays for the fixture. The two columns below show the original price and the boosted price for each.
Boosted Singles
| Selection | Original | Boosted |
|---|---|---|
| Amadou Onana to score with a header | 29.00 | 34.00 |
| Kevin De Bruyne to score from outside the box | 9.00 | 10.00 |
Boosted Same Game Parlays
| Legs | Original | Boosted |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium win, Jeremy Doku 1+ shot on target, Kevin De Bruyne 1+ shot on target | 4.00 | 4.25 |
| Kevin De Bruyne 2+ shots on target, Mohamed Salah 2+ shots on target, both teams to score | 29.00 | 34.00 |
| Egypt win, over 2 goals, Mohamed Salah to score | 17.00 | 19.00 |
| Jeremy Doku to score, Jeremy Doku to assist, Belgium win | 15.00 | 17.00 |
The board frames this as a clear favourite against a disciplined underdog rather than a mismatch. Belgium are laid at a full goal on the main Asian spread, and the total-goals line sits at two and a half priced close to even, reflecting Egypt’s defensive record in qualifying. The player and bet-boost columns are unusually two-sided for a game with this price gap, carrying Salah and Marmoush alongside the Belgium creators, with one boosted parlay built entirely around an Egypt win.
Odds source: Bet365, correct at the time of writing and subject to change. 18+ only. Please gamble responsibly. Support and advice are available at GambleAware.org. 18+.
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