Welcome to Extratips, where today we’ve got a tight and tactical encounter between North Macedonia and Belgium. The game ended in a stalemate, 0-0, living up to expectations of a cautious, low-scoring battle. The key moments? First, Belgium showing their usual attacking flair but struggling to break down North Macedonia’s solid defense. Second, a couple of promising chances wasted by the visitors, hinting at some clinical finishing. Third, a few tense defensive blocks kept the scoring sheet clean. The standout performers were Belgium's experienced attack, which kept the pressure on, and North Macedonia’s resilient backline, frustrating the Belgians at every turn. Tactically, Belgium shifted to a more patient build-up, but their dominance didn’t translate into goals. Pre-match odds heavily favored Belgium to win, and the result matched predictions of a narrow away victory with under 2.5 goals — although most tipped at least one goal from each side, which didn’t happen. Historically, these sides have been evenly matched, and today’s scoreline reflects that. For Belgium, it's a solid result, consolidating their top spot, while North Macedonia can take pride in their defense. Major talking points? The difficulty of breaking down stubborn defenses and whether Belgium’s finishing will improve for their next tests.