A heavyweight clash is set for Nations League Group A2 on Thursday, as Belgium host Italy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Italy have already secured their spot in next summer\u2019s quarterfinals, but a victory on Thursday would leave them on course to top the standings ahead of France.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It has been another miserable period for Domenico Tedasco, as his Belgium side will likely be involved in the relegation playoff. They come into this match after winning just once in their last four internationals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Despite enduring a miserable run of form, Belgium are narrowly preferred in the betting this week at +148. An away victory for Italy is priced up at +195.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Italy boasts a healthy record in the historical record, winning three of the last four, and losing just once in their last seven internationals against Belgium since the start of the millennium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The latest showdown was staged last month, with the sides sharing four goals in a thrilling 2-2 draw.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udea8\u26bd TIP:<\/strong> Over 2.5 Goals @ -103<\/p>\n\n\n\n Kevin De Bruyne isn\u2019t risked after returning to action for Man City over the weekend. Meanwhile, Charles De Ketelaere, Jeremy Doku, Malick Fofana, and Joaquin Seys are pulled out of the squad due to injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The four absent players were replaced by Albert Lokonga, Samuel Mbangula, Arthur Vermeeren, and Killian Sardella.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMatch Result<\/th> Odds<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> Belgium<\/td> +148<\/td><\/tr> Draw<\/td> +225<\/td><\/tr> Italy<\/td> +195<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n Belgium Winless in Last Four Against Italy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/th> Total<\/th> Belgium<\/th> Italy<\/th> Draws<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> Games<\/td> 6<\/td> 1<\/td> 4<\/td> 1<\/td><\/tr> Nations League Games<\/td> 2<\/td> 0<\/td> 1<\/td> 1<\/td><\/tr> Goals<\/td> 20<\/td> 8<\/td> 12<\/td> <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Belgium Team News<\/h2>\n\n\n\n