Italy have quickly put a disastrous EURO 2024 campaign behind them in the Nations League.
Luciano Spalletti’s side have won each of their opening two matches in Group 2, and they are currently three clear of France at the top of the standings.
However, a big clash for the Italians will take place this week, as they welcome Belgium to the Stadio Olimpico.
Belgium also endured a miserable EUROs campaign, and have won just once in their two outings in the Nations League this year.
Odds
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Italy | +109 |
| Draw | +234 |
| Belgium | +266 |
Italy Unbeaten in Last 3 Against Belgium
| Total | Italy | Belgium | Draws | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Nations League Games | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Goals | 16 | 10 | 6 |
Italy have a positive recent record against Belgium after winning their last three against their rivals.
That includes a 2-1 success in the 2021 edition of the Nations League, which secured third spot. Belgium’s most recent win over their rivals was achieved in November 2015.
🚨⚽ TIP: Both teams have scored in four of the last five Italy vs. Belgium matches. (BTTS @ -138)
Italy Team News
Spalletti has opted to make changes to his squad for the upcoming matches against Belgium and Israel.
Matteo Gabbia and Caleb Okoli are among the five players looking to win a first cap. Daniel Maldini has also been rewarded after a strong start to the season with Monza in Serie A.
Possible Lineup
Gianluigi Donnarumma (GK); Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Alessandro Bastoni, Alessando Buongiorno, Destiny Udogie, Sandro Tonali, Nicolo Fagiolo, Lorenzo Pellegrini, Giacomo Raspadori, Moise Kean, Daniel Maldini
Belgium Team News
Kevin De Bruyne’s international future remains unclear after the Man City star pulled out of national team commitments over the weekend.
Matte Smets has been named in the Belgium squad for the first time, while Arne Engels could win a second cap.
Possible Lineup
Matz Sels (GK); Timothy Castagne, Wout Faes, Zeno Debast, Arthur Theate, Youri Tielemans, Amadou Onana, Arne Engels, Jeremy Doku, Lois Openda, Leandro Trossard
Italy vs. Belgium Prediction
Belgium’s attention has turned to a more youth approach following more failure from their Golden Generation at the EUROs.
However, Italy appear to be the nation in the better form ahead of this showdown, meaning that the preference is for a home win.
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