Italy vs Belgium Prediction

The UEFA Nations League campaign in League A Group One continues this Thursday (10th October 2024) as Italy host Belgium in what is sure to be a close fixture at the Stadio Olimpico.

Italy vs Belgium Key Stats

• Italy have only lost two of their last eleven games
• Belgium have failed to win in four of their last six games
• Italy have scored eleven goals in nine matches
• Belgium have failed to score in three of their last four fixtures

Italy vs Belgium Team Previews, Form and Standout Players

A battle between two big teams in Europe Italy take on Belgium this week in a match that is sure to be a close fixture. This arguably one of the best games taking place this Thursday, it is sure to be entertaining.

Italy Preview

Italy Predicted Lineup - Gianluigi Donnarumma; Riccardo Calafiori, Alessandro Bastoni, Giovanni Di Lorenzo; Federico Dimarco, Sandro Tonali, Samuele Ricci, Nicolo Barella, Raoul Ballanova; Mateo Retegui, Giacomo Raspadori

Italy come into this game on a good run of form. Especially considering they had a disappointing Euro 2024 campaign a few months back.

A huge win against France as well as a victory against Israel puts them in good stead ahead of this game where they will be confident they can take three points in their group again. As it stands they are top of their group and they will look to remain there following this match.

Belgium Preview

Belgium Predicted Lineup - Koen Casteels; Arthur Theate, Zeno Debast, Wout Faes, Timothy Castagne; Youri Tielemans, Amadou Onana; Jeremy Doku, Leandro Trossard, Dodi Lukebakio; Lois Openda

Belgium on the other hand lost at the hands of France in their last game meaning they have only started this UEFA Nations League campaign with the one victory - against Israel on the opening day.

Recently the Belgians have proven to struggle against the bigger international nations so this will be a tough test. However they will be keen to claim victory in this game and won’t make this an easy test for the Italians.

Head To Head Stats: Italy vs Belgium

This match is set to be the 25th meeting between Italy and Belgium.

Italy holds the advantage with 16 wins to their name. This to Belgium’s four victories as well as four draws.

In fact Italy are unbeaten in the last three games against Belgium. The last time Belgium beat Italy was back in November 2015. They haven’t beaten Italy away from home in even longer. The last time was in November 1999.

10th October 2021 - Italy 2-1 Belgium - UEFA Nations League

2nd July 2021 - Belgium 1-2 Italy - UEFA European Championship

13th June 2016 - Belgium 0-2 Italy - UEFA European Championship

13th November 2015 - Belgium 3-1 Italy - International Friendly

30th May 2008 - Italy 3-1 Belgium - International Friendly

Betting Tips For Italy vs Belgium

This is bound to be a close fixture with both teams eager to get a victory. Italy to extend their lead at the top and Belgium to catch up with the rest of the pack. Italy though are the stronger side and with home advantage on their side they should come away with a win.

It won’t be easy though and Belgium will certainly put up a good fight. This won’t be a battering and will most likely end with a one goal difference between them.

Our team of professional tipping experts are backing Italy To Win in this game. Odds of 1/1 mean that £10 has the potential to return up to £20.

(Odds subject to change)

Final Prediction: Italy vs Belgium

Italy 2-1 Belgium

This will be a close fixture between two good teams. However Italy should have the advantage and come away with a victory over a slightly struggling Belgium team who often look unconvincing. It won’t be easy for them with just one goal likely to separate the two teams.

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