Iceland and Belgium had contrasting starts to their 2018/19 UEFA Nations League opening games and come into this game with the tie heavily in favour of the Red Devils. Laugardalsvollur Arena in Reykjavik will witness this David vs Goliath contest with very few who do not believe Roberto Martinez’s men will not continue with the juggernaut that has seen them become one of the most feared sides in the last three years or so.
Switzerland trounced Iceland, 6-0, in the opener while Belgium showed no remorse as they swept off Scotland, 4-0, in their previous game.
Iceland coach was left frustrated with his side’s amateur mistakes at the back against the Swiss and will ring in the changes. Veteran defender Karl Arnason and Hordur Magnusson could both be drafted in the team in place of Sverrir Ingi Ingason and Ari Freyr Skulason to shore up the defence.
The midfield too could see a change in formation with Iceland going for a 4-4-1-1 formation with Arnor Ingvi Traustason in place of Birkir Bjarnason who was virtually anonymous in the previous game.
Belgium will recall defender Toby Alderweireld to replace Dedryck Boyata, and Mousa Dembele will make way for first choice midfielder Alex Witsel who has been making waves in Germany with Borussia Dortmund.
Belgium’s strength lies going forward with the link up play between Romelu Lukaku, Eden Hazard and Dries Mertens. The trio is blessed with incredible pace and skill and could wreak havoc on Iceland defence.
When Is Iceland vs Belgium, UEFA Nations League Scheduled to Take Place, i.e. Date and Time?
The 31st match of 2018/19 UEFA Nations League will see Iceland lock horns with Belgium. The match will take place on September 12, i.e. Wednesday, at the Laugardalsvollur Arena in Reykjavik. The game will see a start time of 12.15 AM (IST); 7:45 PM (BST); 2:45 PM (ET).
Which TV Channels in India Will Telecast Iceland vs Belgium, UEFA Nations League Match, LIVE?
The viewers in India will be able to watch Iceland vs Belgium match in 2018/19 UEFA Nations League on Sony Pictures Network's channels. Viewers will have to switch to Sony Ten 2 channel to watch the game in English commentary.
Is Iceland vs Belgium, UEFA Nations League Match, Free Live Online Streaming Available?
For the viewers who aren't able to catch the live action TV, can watch it through online streaming. The viewers can watch Iceland vs Belgium UEFA Nations League match through online streaming on Sony Liv app. They can also watch the live streaming on Jio TV and Airtel TV.
Possible line-ups:
Iceland: Halldorsson (GK); Sævarsson, Ingason, Sigurdsson, Magnusson; Gislason, Hallfredsson, Sigurdsson, Bjarnason; Bodvarsson, and Sigurdarson.
Belgium: Courtois (GK); Alderweireld, Kompany, Vertonghen; Meunier, Tielemans, Witsel, Carrasco; Mertens, Lukaku, E Hazard.
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