Belarus host Denmark at the ZTE Arena in Zalaegerszeg, Hungary, on Wednesday evening in a critical FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier that could effectively end the White Wings’ qualification hopes. Belarus vs Denmark needs three points to boost their 2026 FIFA European Qualifiers.
Playing on neutral ground without spectators due to ongoing UEFA sanctions, Carlos Alós’s side desperately need their first points of the campaign having suffered consecutive defeats to Greece (1-5) and Scotland (0-2) in their opening fixtures.
Denmark arrive as strong favorites, sitting joint-top of Group C with Scotland on four points from two matches. Brian Riemer’s team have been impressive in the qualifying campaign, recording a goalless draw with Scotland before a commanding 3-0 victory over Greece, with goals from Mikkel Damsgaard, Andreas Christensen, and Rasmus Højlund showcasing their attacking quality.
The Danish squad features experienced campaigners like Christian Eriksen, Kasper Schmeichel, and Pierre-Emile Højbjerg, who has already provided two assists in the qualifiers.
Belarus face an uphill battle to avoid elimination, having failed to win any of their last six international matches. Their consolation goal in the heavy defeat to Greece came via a Herman Barkovski penalty, while their attacking options remain limited with Yevgeny Malashevich expected to lead the line despite the team’s scoring struggles.
The White Wings will play their “home” fixture behind closed doors once again, removing any potential advantage from crowd support in what has become a familiar scenario under current UEFA restrictions.
Belarus vs Denmark Match Preview – Team News, Recent Form, H2H & Prediction
This crucial Group C encounter could determine Belarus’s fate in World Cup qualification, while Denmark aim to maintain their position at the summit of the standings and move closer to automatic qualification for the 2026 tournament.
- Teams: Belarus vs Denmark
- Date: Wednesday, October 9, 2025
- Time: 19:45 UK / 20:45 CEST
- Venue: ZTE Arena, Zalaegerszeg, Hungary
- Competition: FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers – UEFA Group C
Recent Form of Belarus and Denmark
Belarus have endured a nightmare start to their qualifying campaign, conceding seven goals while managing just one in reply across two devastating defeats. The 1-5 loss to Greece represented their heaviest opening qualifier defeat in recent years, while the 0-2 reverse to Scotland continued their winless run.
Denmark have been resolute defensively and clinical in attack, keeping consecutive clean sheets while scoring three goals against quality opposition. Their tactical discipline under Riemer has been evident, particularly in containing Scotland before dismantling Greece with a masterful second-half display.
- Belarus: L-L-L-W-L (Recent: Loss vs Scotland 0-2, Loss vs Greece 1-5, Loss vs Russia 1-4, Win vs Kazakhstan 4-1, Win vs Azerbaijan 2-0)
- Denmark: W-D-W-W-L (Recent: Win vs Greece 3-0, Draw vs Scotland 0-0, Win vs Lithuania 5-0, Win vs Northern Ireland 2-1, Loss vs Portugal 0-2)
Current FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifying Group C Standings
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drew | Lost | GF | GA | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Denmark | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | +3 | 4 |
| 2nd | Scotland | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 4 |
| 3rd | Greece | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4 | +1 | 3 |
| 4th | Belarus | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7 | -6 | 0 |
Belarus vs Denmark Head-to-Head Record
These nations have limited recent history, though Belarus showed resilience in past encounters with Denmark, managing three draws in four previous meetings. However, current form suggests a significant gap between the teams that historical results may not reflect.
| Statistic | Belarus | Denmark | Draws | Last Meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recent History | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
Team News
- Belarus: Carlos Alós has called up a 24-man squad for the October window, featuring attackers Pavel Antilevski, Herman Barkovski, Yevgeny Malashevich, and Denis Myalkovski. Maksim Ebong and Pavel Yablonski provide midfield options, while Zakhar Volkov returns after his own goal against Scotland.
- Denmark: Brian Riemer’s squad includes established stars Christian Eriksen, Andreas Christensen, Kasper Schmeichel, and Rasmus Højlund. The Danish coach has confirmed his strongest available lineup for the crucial qualifier, with Pierre-Emile Højbjerg continuing as midfield conductor after his two assists in the opening matches.
Belarus vs Denmark Possible Starting Lineups
Belarus Predicted XI (4-2-3-1):
Lapoukhov; Karpovich, Volkov, Parkhomenko, Zabelin; Ebong, Myakish; Kalinin, Yablonski, Pechenin; Malashevich.
Denmark Predicted XI (4-3-3):
Schmeichel; Kristensen, Christensen, Andersen, Mæhle; Højbjerg, Hjulmand, Eriksen; Skov Olsen, Højlund, Damsgaard.
Key Battles
- Yevgeny Malashevich vs Andreas Christensen: Belarus’s main attacking threat against Denmark’s commanding center-back
- Maksim Ebong vs Pierre-Emile Højbjerg: Midfield battle for control and tempo
Tactical Overview
- Belarus: Deep defensive block, quick counter-attacks, reliance on set-pieces and individual moments from Malashevich
- Denmark: Possession-based approach, patient build-up play, exploitation of wide areas through full-backs and wingers
Belarus vs Denmark Prediction
Denmark’s superior quality, organization, and recent form make them overwhelming favorites against a Belarus side struggling for confidence and goals.
The neutral venue removes any potential home advantage for Belarus, while Denmark’s experience in high-pressure qualifiers should see them secure a comfortable victory.
- Predicted Score: Belarus 0-3 Denmark
How to Watch Belarus vs Denmark
- Denmark: DR1, TV 2
- International: Check local UEFA broadcast partners
- Streaming: Available on respective national broadcaster platforms
- Note: The Match will be played behind closed doors with no spectators due to UEFA sanctions