Italy vs Belgium: Prediction, Preview And Betting Odds

Italy has a strong advantage over Belgium, having won their last three matches. Italy's home form and Belgium's away struggles make a home win likely. Games between them tend to be low-scoring. We predict: Italy 2-0 Belgium

The international break is back upon football fans as the third and fourth rounds of the Nations League fixtures occur. Italy will hope to continue their 100% start when they host Belgium.

• Date: 10/10/2024
• Location: Stadio Olimpico
• Kick-Off: 7.45 pm

Italy, under Luciano Spalletti, leads their Nations League group after wins over Israel and France. Despite early French leads in both matches, Italy rallied, securing victories with goals from Frattesi, Raspadori, Kean, and Di Marco. Belgium, under Tedesco, also began strongly with a win over Israel, thanks to De Bruyne's brace. However, they fell 2-0 to France in their second match. Italy narrowly edged Belgium in their previous Nations League encounter.

Italy holds a significant advantage over Belgium in their head-to-head history, winning 16 of their 24 encounters. The Azzurri have dominated recent meetings, securing victories in their last three matches. Italy's home form has been impressive, with six wins from their last seven games at home. Their defensive solidity is evident, with four clean sheets in seven home international matches. On the other hand, Belgium's away record is less impressive, with no wins in their last five away games. While they have maintained defensive stability in some matches, they have conceded at least two goals in two of their recent four away fixtures.

Predicted Italy Eleven:

Donnarumma, Buongiorno, Bastoni, Calafiori, Di Lorenzo, Di Marco, Tonali, Pellegrini, Frattesi, Kean, Raspadori.

Predicted Belgium Eleven:

Casteels, Theate, Faes, Debast, Castagne, Onana, Tielemens, Lukebakio, De Bruyne, Doku, Openda

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