Belgium vs Italy Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds
Gli Azzurri are the only team unbeaten in group A2.
Last time they met it was all-square between the European heavyweights in the UEFA Nations League. While Italy are sitting comfortably at the top of the table (unbeaten so far), it’s Belgium who have major catching up to do with a poor run leaving them in 3rd position on the League A Group 2 table.
With only two games remaining it’s looking highly unlikely that the Red Devils can sneak into the top two. But the beautiful game has given us enough miracles to make us believe that anything is possible.
Kick-Off:
Thursday, November 14, 7:45 PM UK
Friday, November 15, 1:15 AM IST
Location: King Baudouin Stadium
Form:
Belgium (in Nations League): W-L-D-L
Italy (in Nations League): W-W-D-W
Players to Watch
Lois Openda (Belgium)
The RB Leipzig star has donned the colours of his nation pretty well so far. Sure, the team’s under a downward spiral, but Openda has shown responsibility. Especially in the absence of senior players like Romelu Lukaku and Kevin De Bruyne. Expect Belgium to rely on his young energy, pace, shooting ability, and off-the-ball contributions.
Mateo Retegui (Italy)
There’s a reason why this 25-year-old forward is keeping eyes peeled on himself. Mateo Retegui comes into the international break on the back of a great run of form in the Serie A. Forget his club form, he has 3 G/A for Gli Azzuri in the competition, keeping them going.
Match Facts
- Belgium have just recorded a single victory in four games.
- Italy are unbeaten (3W, 1D)
- They have scored at an average of 2.75 goals per game in the Nations League
Belgium vs Italy: Betting Tips and Odds
- Tip 1: Match to end in a draw – 12/5 Quinnbet
- Tip 2: Over 3.5 goals
- Tip 3: Retegui to score – 12/5 Betfair
Injury and Team News
Belgium will be without their midfield maestro Kevin De Bruyne and top keeper Thibaut Courtois, putting extra pressure on the rest of the team to carry the attack.
Meanwhile, Italy welcome back Nicolo Barella, adding grit to the midfield, while Mateo Retegui takes the reins upfront, joined by Pellegrini, fresh off a suspension. It’s all set for a thrilling face-off!
Head-to-Head
Total Matches played – 25
Belgium wins – 4
Italy wins – 16
Draws – 5
Predicted Line-ups for Belgium vs Italy
Belgium (4-2-3-1)
Vandevoordt; Castagne, Faes, Debast, Theate; Mangala, Tielemans; Lukebakio, Bakayoko, Trossard; Openda
Italy (3-5-1-1)
Donnarumma; Di Lorenzo, Bastoni, Calafiori; Bellanova, Barella, Ricci, Tonali, Dimarco; Pellegrini; Retegui
Match Prediction
Despite Belgium on a horror run and Italy on a stellar show, we predict them to play out a draw.
Prediction: Belgium 2 – 2 Italy
Telecast Details
India – Sony Sports Network, SonyLIV
UK – ITVX, Premier Sports
US – FOX Sports App, Fox Sports 2
Nigeria – SuperSport, DStv Now
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