While Belgium finished first in their Group H matches, and have never been beaten nor played at a draw, most fans still think the team is still lacking on the expectations that game with the label of 'Belgium's Golden Generation.' Perhaps the minimalistic style of the Group H favourites will transform into an all-out performance now for the Round of 16.
On the other hand, the USA team entered the tournament with low expectations from everyone. USA is a great nation, filled with baseball and basketball, but football has yet to steal the scene until this World Cup. Coming out second in the most competitive group of the tournament, the team has earned many fans across not only the nation but from all over the world.
Belgium boasts of great team members that came from elite football schools to complement their rich history. Eden Hazard, a 23-year-old player from the Red Devils, is definitely making rounds on the field and is most certainly impressing many viewers with his brilliant gameplay in their last matches.
Though Belgium has great players, and a perfect score so far after earning the top spot in the last round, their teamwork has been far from stellar. Most think that it is what the generation is lacking.
Now this is where the Americans excel in. Their group is just solid in every performance whether they are winning or losing. And with Jozy Altidore back for this last 16 game, the team just got better and more Belgium- ready.
Prediction: Belgium is a great team but have not unleash their full potential yet even after a perfect record on the group stage matches. USA enter this stage as humble underdogs, but of course they are here to make history for their big nation. This is going to be a tough match to predict, but I have to go with Belgium. The Belgians will win by 3-1, sorry USA.