Italy vs Belgium Prediction 10 Oct 2024

⚽ UEFA Nations League - League A - Round 3 Preview

📅 10 Oct 2024

⏰ 19:45 GMT +1

🏟 Stadio Olimpico (Rome)

Italy are on an impressive run in the UEFA Nations League (UNL) with a 100% winning record so far. After a stunning 3-1 away victory over #2 ranked France and a 2-1 win against Israel, Italy return to Rome full of confidence. Their recent dominance in this competition includes five wins from their last six matches (L1), and they’ll be aiming for a third consecutive appearance in the finals. Italy’s strong record against Belgium (W5, L1 in their last six meetings) suggests another positive result could be on the cards, but Luciano Spalletti’s team should be cautious, having failed to keep a clean sheet in their last six internationals.

Belgium, on the other hand, have struggled recently with only two wins in their last six internationals (D1, L3), and their inconsistency is a concern ahead of this trip. They opened their UNL campaign with a 3-1 win against Israel but were outclassed by France in a 2-0 defeat. Head coach Domenico Tedesco blamed the loss on missed opportunities, and Belgium’s task has only grown harder without key players Romelu Lukaku and Kevin De Bruyne. Belgium haven't beaten a top-ten ranked team since June 2021 and have only managed one win against such opponents in the UNL – a 2-0 victory over England in 2020.

Where to watch Italy vs Belgium?

📺 Link to watch Italy vs Belgium Live Stream on TV

📋Players to watch:

• Davide Frattesi (Italy): Frattesi has been in red-hot form, scoring in both of Italy’s UNL games in September. His international goals are a great sign, as all six of his scoring appearances have resulted in Italy victories.
• Leandro Trossard (Belgium): With Lukaku and De Bruyne absent, Trossard will be key for Belgium. Six of his seven international goals came in games where Belgium won without conceding, often by 2+ goals.

⚡️Match Facts:

• Italy have won five of their last six UNL matches (L1).
• Belgium haven’t beaten a top-10 ranked nation since June 2021.
• Only two of Belgium’s last 12 internationals saw both teams score.

💡 Italy vs Belgium Prediction

Italy come into this match with momentum and confidence, but their defensive vulnerabilities could give Belgium chances. Without their star attackers, Belgium might struggle to convert those chances, especially against a well-organized Italian side. Expect Italy to edge the game with their superior form and home advantage, but both teams may find the back of the net.

Italy vs Belgium Betting Tips

• Italy to win.
• Both teams to score.
• Over 2.5 goals.