Belgium vs. Ireland: Live Stream, Odds and Form Guide for Euro 2016

Belgium will be hoping to bounce back at UEFA Euro 2016 after a disappointing start to the tournament but face a tough test against the gutsy Republic of Ireland in Group E.

The Belgians are the highest-ranked European team in world football, according to the latest FIFA rankings, but lost to Italy in their opening group match.

The Irish opened their account with a creditable draw against Sweden in their first group game and know a result against the Red Devils would place them on the cusp of the knockouts.

Here is how you can watch all of the action, including latest betting odds and form guide:

Date: Saturday, June 18

Time: 2 p.m. BST/9 a.m. ET

TV: ITV and HD (UK), ESPN3 (U.S.)

Live Stream: ITV Hub (UK), Watch ESPN (U.S.)

Result	Odds
Belgium Form: LWDWL	Ireland Form: DLDDW
Belgium win	4-5
Draw	56-19
Ireland win	9-2

Odds courtesy of Oddschecker.

Preview

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Belgium has a plethora of talent at their disposal, but many are scratching their heads at the nation's world rankings, especially after their defeat to an average Italian unit.

The Red Devils have always had classy individuals with Eden Hazard and Kevin De Bruyne in their ranks, but a question mark remains over their temperament at major competition.

Italy dealt with the Belgians far too easily, and if they run into an Irish team desperate to create history, they might not have the intestinal fortitude to dig themselves out of a hole.

Led by manager Martin O'Neill and assistant Roy Keane from the bench, the Ireland team are not blessed with superstars, but they do have a squad well-versed in Premier League football, and that fact alone will make Belgium take note.

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However, Keane has dismissed the notion his side are favourites to win despite their opponent's recent form, and he went as far as complimenting Belgium, per Paul Hyland of the Irish Independent:

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This is a dangerous game for us and Belgium are a dangerous team. They can still have a big say in this tournament.

Ireland favourites? Have you been drinking?

There are not that many great teams out there but Belgium are a good team, a really good team.

I don't know if they've got much criticism from the Italy game, but they still created lots and lots of chances.

They have the potential to be a great team and they came in as one of the favourites and I still think they will do well in the tournament.

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At his press conference, Keane said Ireland would be missing Stoke City midfielder Jon Walters for the game, per Hyland, after the player arrived at the tournament with injury concerns. However, Keane told the journalists not to write the player off as he attempts to regain fitness in the coming days.

Keane had also previously taken a swipe at Hazard, highlighting his poor attitude, but the coach was happy to play down his comments ahead of the match.

"It's nothing personal. I would do that to anyone," said Keane, per Hyland. "He was talking about leaving his club and I've nothing against the lad. He's a talented boy and I'd like him in our group."

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Hazard arrives at the European Championships after a horrendous season for Chelsea in English football after winning the PFA Player of the Year award 12 months ago.

The 25-year-old only scored four times in the Premier League in 2015-16, according to WhoScored.com, as the Blues surrendered their league title with barely a whimper.

Belgium are still hugely reliant on the attacking midfielder, and this is a key reason why the national side has misfired recently.

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Romelu Lukaku is also going through a poor period up front, and Belgium look like a golden generation with no fire or purpose.

Ireland are the classic underdog and go into the match with minimal expectation or pressure.

Belgium must win if they want to finish strongly in the group, but a loss would almost certainly see them crash out of the tournament in spectacular fashion.