Italy vs Belgium Nations League Showdown: Preview, Predictions & Key Insights

The highly anticipated match between Italy and Belgium in the UEFA Nations League is about to kick off on October 10, 2024, at 19:45.

Three of the teams in League A of the UEFA Nations League came into this match undefeated, and Italy was among the bunch. Italy enters the matchup in high spirits after several impressive wins, headlined by a dominant 3-1 win against #2 ranked France. Meanwhile, Belgium hasn’t been doing well as of late without key superstars like Romelu Lukaku and Kevin De Bruyne.

This will be a test for either of the teams, with Italy seeking to appear in its third successive finals, and Belgium looking to get rid of its curse against top-ranked nations.

Form Guide: Italy vs Belgium

Italy (Last 6 Matches): WLDLWW

Italy have been in good form as they have won five of their last six UEFA Nations League games. An easy-on-the-eye attacking play has, however seen them be really far from decent at the back, keeping no clean sheet in their last six matches.

Belgium (Last 6 Matches): LWDLWL

For Belgium, though, it is not that clear-cut, as they have won just twice in their last six matches. As many as plenty of chances have fallen by the wayside, with very few actually converted into goals-without Lukaku and De Bruyne on the pitch, this has been the case.

Key Players to Watch

• Davide Frattesi (Italy): There has been no bigger starlet on the rise for Italy than Frattesi, who has been at the heart of their two recent wins – scoring in both games of UNL matches this September. He could be an important cog in attack for the Italians.

• Leandro Trossard (Belgium): With no big hitters for Belgium, the man in charge is Trossard. When he scores, Belgium always tends to win with big margins; hence, he will be so crucial in this fixture.

Predicted Lineups

Italy Predicted XI:
Donnarumma; Di Lorenzo, Bastoni, Calafiori; Bellanova, Barella, Ricci, Tonali, Dimarco; Raspadori, Retegui.

Belgium Predicted XI:
Casteels; Castagne, Faes, Debast, Theate; Onana, Tielemans; Lukebakio, Trossard, Doku; Openda.

Betting Insights & Predictions

The GSB platform displays the key betting odds for bettors seeking to profit from this match. Let’s look at the key betting odds:

• Italy Win Odds: 1.91

Setting Italy at odds of 1.91 reflects their great form and home advantage. They have won five of the last six matches in the Nations League, including a 3-1 away win against France. Italy does well during high-pressure games and usually has the better of Belgium, with five wins in six. This consistency sees them set as favorites.

• Belgium Win Odds: 3.90

Coming into this match, Belgium is the underdog at 3.90. The team has been inconsistent lately, garnering only two victories in its last six games. Besides, some important players like Romelu Lukaku and Kevin De Bruyne further weaken their chances. Belgium hasn’t beaten a top-10 nation since June 2021 and has an unstable back, keeping just two clean sheets in their last six matches.

Italy vs Belgium: Final Prediction

Given the current form Italy is in and the missing key players for Belgium, we foresee nothing but a tight match with a slight advantage in favor of Italy to win 2-1. Italy’s offensive firepower gives them an edge over the recent defensive frailties of the Belgians.