Italy and Belgium will face off next Thursday in the third round of the UEFA Nations League, in a highly anticipated match.
Both teams have shown their brilliance in recent years, but the Italian team arrives at the match leading Group B, while Belgium sits in third place. This match represents one of the key sports predictions for the week.
Italy Aiming to Strengthen Its Lead
Italy has had a fantastic start in the UEFA Nations League, achieving two victories that place them at the top of the group with six points. They opened their campaign with a convincing 3-1 win against France, one of the tournament favorites, followed by another win against Israel (1-2), showcasing their adaptability and strong performance away from home.
If Italy manages to win this match, they will pull six points ahead of Belgium with nine points still up for grabs, complicating the situation for the Belgians. It’s worth noting that Italy has won the last three matches against Belgium, including securing third place in the 2021 UEFA Nations League.
Belgium Seeking Recovery
On the other hand, Belgium is in third place with three points. They started their campaign with a strong 3-1 victory over Israel but suffered a harsh 2-0 defeat to France in their second match. Facing Italy away represents a significant challenge for the Belgians, who have struggled to overcome the Azzurri in recent encounters.
Historical meetings between the two teams favor Italy, as Belgium has managed to win only once in 12 visits to Italian soil. In those matches, the Belgians scored six goals in the last five encounters, while the Italians netted ten.
Potential for More than 2 to 3 Goals
Both teams have shown a tendency to score and concede goals in their recent matches. Italy surpassed 2.5 goals in their first two games, while Belgium did the same in their first match against Israel. Additionally, more than 2.5 goals were scored in four of the last five encounters between the two teams, a trend that has also continued in the last three matches played on Italian soil.
Predictions for Italy vs Belgium
Italy appears to be a strong favorite to win this matchup, and with the support of their fans, they could further solidify their position at the top of the group. Belgium will aim to pull off an upset, but their history in Italy and Italy’s current form may complicate that task. Betting on Italy to win while also expecting more than 2.5 goals seems to be the best option for this exciting Nations League clash.
