Italy vs Belgium prediction, lineups, betting tips and odds

Gli Azzurri have a perfect winning record in their group.

2020 European champions Italy will return to action for their next UEFA Nations League game against Belgium. It will be Italy’s first appearance of the October break and they will value it. Gli Azzurri had a dream start to their season.

With two wins in two games, they are at the top of the table. This includes a 2-1 win against Israel in their last game.

Belgium, on the other hand, has only won one of its two games in the championship. They began their season with a 3-1 win over Israel before suffering a 2-0 loss to France in their final game. The Red Devils are currently in third place in their group with three points. You need no less than three points to move up the points table.

Start

Friday, October 11, 12:15 AM IST

Venue: Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Italy

Form

Italy (in all competitions): WWLDL

Belgium (in all competitions): LWLDW

Players to watch

Mateo Retegui (Italy)

The Atalanta striker is one of the players to watch out for in the upcoming Nations League games. The 25-year-old striker goes into the international break in great form in Serie A. Retegui has scored eight goals in seven league games for Atalanta, including a hat-trick and an assist in the last game.

Jeremy Doku (Belgium)

Doku will have to take responsibility for scoring goals and taking over the creativity of the Red Devils in the absence of Romelu Lukaku and Kevin De Bruyne. The Manchester City striker has had a good season so far and has made the most of the opportunities that have come his way. Doku’s playmaking, ball distribution and ability to get past defenders with ease will be of great benefit to Belgium.

Compare facts

• The last time Gli Azzurri lost a game against Belgium was in 2015
• The hosts have scored in each of their last eight games against Belgium
• In the current FIFA rankings, the Italian nation is in 10th place, while Belgium is in 6th place

Italy vs. Belgium: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: Italy wins – 19/20 from Betway
• Tip 2: Mateo Retagui scores at any time – 2/1 from Skybet
• Tip 3: Both teams score – 4/5 from Betfair

Injuries and team news

Italy are expected to have a fully operational squad to choose from.

Belgium will be without the services of Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku.

Head to head

Total games played – 24

Italy wins – 16

Belgium wins – 4th

Draw – 4

Expected lineup

Italy (3-5-1-1)

Donnarumma (GK); Di Lorenzo, Bastoni, Calafiori; Dimarco, Ricci, Tonali, Frattesi, Bellanova; Pellegrini; Retegui

Belgium (4-2-3-1)

Sels (GK); Castage, Faes, Theate, Debast; Tielemans, Onana; Doku, Trossard, Lukebakio; Openda.

forecast

Italy are the favorites in this game due to their better form and their superior direct record against Belgium. In addition, the Red Devils will have to do without their key duo De Bruyne and Lukaku. We therefore expect the hosts to maintain their perfect start.

Prediction: Italy – Belgium 3:1

Details about the shipment

India – Sony Sports Network, SonyLIV

United Kingdom – ITVX, Premier Sports

US – FOX Sports App, Fox Sports 2

Nigeria – SuperSport, DStv Now

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