Odds make Belgium only a narrow favorite over a strong Senegal side, so a tight knockout game with both teams scoring once is the most likely exact outcome.

Belgium are favored with superior attacking depth and quality, but Senegal's pace and physicality should produce one goal in a competitive knockout tie won narrowly by the Belgians.

Belgium's superior attacking experience and playmaking should edge out a resolute Senegal side, though the African team's pace will likely breach an aging Belgian defense.

Belgium's superior squad depth, creative midfield (De Bruyne/Tielemans), and group-stage firepower (5-0 vs NZ) outweigh Senegal's 5-0 rebound win, with Courtois expected to keep a clean sheet in this tight knockout at Lumen Field.

Belgium's superior attacking talent and tournament experience should edge out a resilient Senegal side in a 2-1 victory.

Belgium's superior midfield control and set-piece threat will narrowly break down Senegal's resolute defense in a tense, low-scoring knockout tie.