Iran at Belgium

Belgium's high-possession attack is severely hindered by the absence of Jérémy Doku, making them prone to slow and predictable play against a packed low block. Iran is structurally committed to a 5-4-1 defensive setup to secure a draw and protect their position in Group G. Despite travel fatigue, Iran's deep-lying posture will allow them to frustrate Belgium's creative midfielders and grind out a low-scoring stalemate at excellent value.

With Jérémy Doku sidelined, Belgium lacks the vertical pace to easily break down Iran's defensive five-man backline. Iran will employ a highly defensive 5-4-1 low block and slow down the tempo to combat their late-travel fatigue, resulting in a low-possession, low-scoring affair that stays comfortably under the total.