Italy travels to Brussels for their match against Belgium on Thursday, November 14. The Italians remain undefeated in this group. Can they maintain their unbeaten streak? Will Belgium claim their second victory of the campaign and save chances for playoffs? Our Belgium vs Italy predictions article previews this game.
Here are crucial match details about this upcoming clash:
| ℹ️ Tournament: | UEFA Nations League 2024-25, League A, Group A2, Matchday 5 |
| ⚽️ Venue: | Stade Roi Baudouin stadium, Brussels city, Belgium |
| 🗓️ Date: | 14 November 2024 |
| ⏰ Time: | 19:45 GMT on Thursday |
The best sportsbooks for football favor Belgium to secure a home win with odds of 2.48 (3/2). Surprisingly, the Italians have odds of 2.85 (11/6) for an away win. Belgium vs Italy odds for a draw are priced at 3.30 (7/3).
Italy won five of those matches in their last eight meetings, drawing twice and losing once.
| Standings | Group A2 Teams | Matches Played | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Italy | 4 | 10 |
| 2 | France | 4 | 9 |
| 3 | Belgium | 4 | 4 |
| 4 | Isreal | 4 | 0 |
Italy’s unbeaten record in the competition puts them at the top of Group A2 with ten points. France are in second place with nine points from four games. Belgium are third with four points, while Israel rounds out the group with four defeats across all their games. In the last round after this matchup, Italy will host France, while Belgium will face Israel.
The Red Devils have struggled in their recent matches, securing just one win in their last four Nations League games. That lone victory came with a 3-1 home triumph over Israel. Belgium faced back-to-back defeats against France, first losing 2-0 at the Groupama Stadium in Lyon, followed by a 2-1 loss at home on matchday four.
So far, they have scored six goals while conceding seven times. This is a poor record, given the quality of players in their squad. Coach Todesco will be desperate to get a positive result in this encounter.
Bar any late concerns, Belgium should have a fully fit team for this game.
Gli Azzurri has been in stellar form since the commencement of this tournament on September 6. The Azzurri have secured three Nations League victories in this campaign, with their sole non-win being a 2-2 home draw against Belgium. Their offensive prowess is evident, with 11 goals while conceding five times throughout this period.
Notable victories in this contest include the Italians’ 3:1 victory over France at the Parc des Princes in Paris and their twice victory over Israel. They will seek to end on a high by securing favorable results in their next two games.
Ricardo Calafiori misses out on this game with an injury.
Here are our Belgium vs Italy betting predictions:
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Italy holds the advantage in this matchup. Gli Azzurri has excelled in this fixture, winning 15 of the 24 encounters and losing only four times. They are also in better form, having secured three wins and one draw in this competition. In their last meeting, Belgium failed to beat Italy despite having an extra player for over 45 minutes. Considering the differences between the teams, we anticipate Italy will either win or at least draw this match. The best Italian bookmakers have offered odds of 2.03 (1/1) for the draw no-bet option.
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Despite their strong performance in this contest, Italy has been vulnerable defensively. Gli Azzurri conceded goals in all four of their Nations League matches, including against Israel, who lost every game in the group. For their part, Belgium has scored in three of their last four Nations League game. In the reverse fixture, they were able to grab two goals. Heading into this game and playing on home turf, we expect them to score. So, we are selecting Yes for the BTTS bet option.
Here are our Belgium vs Italy betting picks:
Italy has shown strong form in recent games, and we expect them to carry those performances into this game and win or at least secure a draw. At the same time, the hosts should attack a lot and turn this game into a high-scoring contest. Use our Belgium vs Italy betting tips to stake and win extra cash.
