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Belgium vs Italy Predictions - Italy to hold Belgium in Nations League

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Last updated: 12 Nov 2024
Ralph Staniforth 12 Nov 2024
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  • Belgium have a solid home record, unbeaten in 7 of their last 8 matches.
  • Italy are on a 4-match unbeaten run, impressing in their Nations League group.
  • Both teams have key injuries that could impact overall match dynamics.
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Belgium are unbeaten in 7 of their last 8 home matches (Getty)

Belgium vs Italy Predictions


Belgium are a quality side, particularly at home, but Italy have started finding some form recently. This could be a cracking match, which I'm tipping to end in a draw.
  • Belgium vs Italy Predictions
  • Head to Head
  • Belgium Form
  • Belgium Injuries & Team News
  • Italy Form 
  • Italy Injuries & Team News

  • Belgium are unbeaten in 7 of their last 8 home matches.
  • Belgium are winless in their last 4 games against Italy.
  • Italy are unbeaten in 4 consecutive matches. 

Head to Head


In 25 matches, Italy have managed 16 wins, Belgium four and five draws.

Belgium Form


Belgium are third in the Nations League Group A2, taking four points from four games. 

The Red Devils began their 2024/25 campaign with a 3-1 victory against Israel before losing 2-0 in France. Domenico Tedesco’s team responded positively by coming back twice to hold Italy 2-2 away.

Another defeat came against France in October, ending Belgium’s seven-match unbeaten run at home. Tedesco’s side conceded early, responded with 20 shots and Lois Openda levelled before France struck late on. 

Belgium Injuries & Team News


Goalkeepers: Koen Casteels, Matz Sels, Maarten Vandevoordt
Defenders: Ameen Al-Dakhil, Timothy Castagne, Zeno Debast, Maxim De Cuyper, Wout Faes, Joaquin Seys, Matte Smets, Arthur Theate
Midfielders: Charles De Ketelaere, Arne Engels, Romeo Lavia, Orel Mangala, Amadou Onana
Forwards: Johan Bakayoko, Jeremy Doku, Malick Fofana, Dodi Lukebakio, Romelu Lukaku, Lois Openda, Leandro Trossard

Kevin De Bruyne is out of the squad as he regains fitness following a recent injury. 

Midfielder Romeo Lavia and defender Maxim De Cuyper have joined the squad but are injury doubts.

Italy Form 


Luciano Spalletti’s Italy have a one-point cushion over second-placed France in Nations League Group A2. They are the only unbeaten side in the group, winning three and drawing once.

The Azzurri beat France 3-1 and Israel 2-1 away in their opening two games before a 2-2 draw with Belgium.

Italy hit back with a thumping 4-1 home triumph over Israel last time out. Giovanni Di Lorenzo struck twice and Mateo Retegui and Davide Frattesi also got on the scoresheet. 

Italy Injuries & Team News


Goalkeepers: Gianluigi Donnarumma, Alex Meret, Guglielmo Vicario
Defenders: Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Alessandro Bastoni, Federico Dimarco, Andrea Cambiaso
Alessandro Buongiorno, Destiny Udogie, Federico Gatti, Pietro Comuzzo, Caleb Okoli, Nicolò Savona
Midfielders: Nicolò Barella, Manuel Locatelli, Davide Frattesi, Sandro Tonali, Niccolò Pisilli, Nicolò Rovella
Forwards: Giacomo Raspadori, Moise Kean, Mateo Retegui, Daniel Maldini

Defenders Riccardo Calafiori and Giorgio Scalvini are injured and unavailable. 

Midfielder Samuele Ricci and striker Gianluca Scamacca are also out until 2025. 

Verdict

Belgium are a strong side capable of taking on the best European sides, especially at home. Italy will be desperate to maintain their good form and this one is likely to end in a draw.

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