BELGIUM return to the international stage tonight as they take on neighbouring country Netherlands in the UEFA Nations League.
And the Red Devils will be aiming for a better conclusion than the 2020/21 edition.
Roberto Martinez’ side threw away a 2-0 lead against France in the semi-final last year and landed in a third-place play-off contest against Italy – which they ended up losing.
However, Belgium have the chance to kick-start their campaign against a nation who they haven’t lost to in eight consecutive matches.
But, it is set up to be a mouth-watering encounter as the flying Dutchmen are currently on a nine-game undefeated streak.
What time does Belgium vs Netherlands kick off?
Belgium will entertain Netherlands on Friday, June 3 – TONIGHT.
It is scheduled to kick off at 7:45pm UK time – 8:45pm locally.
King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels, Belgium will be the assigned arena for this eye catching clash.
There was nothing to separate the sides when the nations last encountered each other back in 2018.
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Latest news and updates from Nations League opener plus how to watch
Is Belgium vs Netherlands on TV and can I live stream it?
The UEFA Nations League fixture between Belgium and Netherlands will be broadcasted live in the UK on Premier Sports 1.
Coverage will commence from 7:35pm UK time – 10 minutes before kick-off.
Subscription members can stream the game live via the Premier Player app where the membership prices start from £9.99 a month.
Thibaut Courtois will play no part in this game after picking up a groin injury during his heroic Champions League final display for Real Madrid against Liverpool.
Jason Denayer and Divock Origi are also out while Eden Hazard is fit after an injury-laden three years at Real Madrid.
Neither Georginio Wijnaldum or Ryan Gravenberch have made it into Louis van Gaal’s Dutch squad.
Man Utd target Jurrien Timber will be hoping for a start at centre-back alongside Matthijs de Ligt and Virgil van Dijk.
Belgium squad for Nations League matches:
Goalkeepers: Koen Casteels, Thibaut Courtois, Simon Mignolet, Matz Sels
Defenders: Toby Alderweireld, Dedryck Boyata, Timothy Castagne, Jason Denayer, Wout Faes, Thomas Foket, Brandon Mechele, Thomas Meunier, Arthur Theate, Jan Vertonghen
Midfielders: Yannick Carrasco, Kevin De Bruyne, Leander Dendoncker, Thorgan Hazard, Amadou Onana, Dennis Praet, Alexis Saelemaekers, Youri Tielemans, Hans Vanaken, Axel Witsel
Forwards: Michy Batshuayi, Charles De Ketelaere, Eden Hazard, Adnan Januzaj, Romelu Lukaku, Dries Mertens, Lois Openda, Leandro Trossard
Netherlands squad for Nations League matches:
Goalkeepers: Jasper Cillessen, Mark Flekken, Tim Krul
Defenders: Nathan Ake, Daley Blind, Matthijs de Ligt, Stefan de Vrij, Denzel Dumfries, Hans Hateboer, Tyrell Malacia, Bruno Martins Indi, Jordan Teze, Jurrien Timber, Virgil van Dijk
Midfielders: Frenkie de Jong, Davy Klaassen, Teun Koopmeiners, Jerdy Schouten, Guus Til
Forwards: Steven Berghuis, Steven Bergwijn, Memphis Depay, Cody Gakpo, Vincent Janssen, Noa Lang, Wout Weghorst
Latest odds
Belgium 5/4
Draw 5/2
Netherlands to win 2/1
*Odds courtesy of Betfair are correct as of Friday, June 3