MODEL PREDICTION · GROUP G · MD3

New Zealand vs BelgiumWin Probability & Model Prediction

Saturday, 27 June 2026 · 03:00 UTC · Vancouver

Onside's AI model gives New Zealand 1%, draw 3%, and Belgium 96%. Belgium is the model favourite (strong confidence) for this World Cup 2026 Group G fixture on Saturday.

NEW ZEALAND WIN
1%
DRAW
3%
BELGIUM WIN
96%
New Zealand1%
Draw 3%
96%Belgium
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FAV BEL · STRONG CONFIDENCE
MODEL RATIONALE

FIFA rank gap drives the model

Belgium sits 76 places above New Zealand in the FIFA ranking (#9 vs #85) — the model's dominant input. That lifts Belgium to 96% and pushes New Zealand down to 1%, with the draw absorbing the rest. Model treats Belgium as a strong favourite.

WHY THE MODEL THINKS THIS

The four signals, side-by-side

FIFA RANKING
New Zealand
#85
Belgium
#9
PREMIER LEAGUE PLAYERS
New Zealand
2
Belgium
7
HOST EDGE
New Zealand
Belgium
CONFEDERATION
New Zealand
OFC
Belgium
UEFA
PREMIER LEAGUE THREAD

The PL names in each squad

New Zealand2 PL
  • Chris WoodNott'm Forest
  • Marko StamenićNott'm Forest
Belgium7 PL
  • Senne LammensMan Utd
  • Timothy CastagneFulham
  • Maxim De CuyperBrighton
  • Amadou OnanaAston Villa
  • Youri TielemansAston Villa
  • Jérémy DokuMan City
  • Leandro TrossardArsenal
New Zealand full team page →Belgium full team page →Compare radar →All predictions →
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