Belgium vs Italy Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions, Preview 14th November 2024

The spotlight is on Belgium and Italy when they go toe-to-toe at Koning Boudewijnstadion, for an exciting match on Thursday. It is one of the many matches in round five of the Nations League A group stage, with teams fighting to secure qualification. Their latest encounter was a belter of a game, which finished with a 2-2 scoreline. An uncommon result, but we would not mind a similar goal fest on Thursday.

Belgium sit at number 6 in the FIFA world ranking, while Italy enter their match on Thursday as number 9.

After the fourth round of the group stage Belgium are number three on four, while Italy have ten as number one.

When it comes to goal-scoring Belgium could be more prolific, scoring 17 times in their previous ten games. That is an average of 1.7 goals per game in which, they conceded 15 times. This is an average of 1.5 a game, achieving a clean sheet in one games.

Italy are brimming with confidence in front of goal before the upcoming away match in the Nations League A, as they can show off very handsome numbers from their previous ten games. The visitors scored two times on average per match, for a total of 20 goals. They also let in 14 goals, leaving an average of 1.4 per match. They fought their way to three clean sheets.

Belgium vs Italy Prediction

Belgium Form

In their last three matches, Belgium lost 2-0 against France, drew 2-2 with Italy, before losing to France by 1-2. Belgium claimed just a single measly win from a possible six, which also saw them drawing two and losing three matches, in which they scored six and conceded eight goals.

Italy Form

In their last three matches, Italy beat Israel 1-2, drew 2-2 with Belgium and beat Israel by 4-1. Italy won three of a possible six internationals, as well as playing two draws and suffering one defeat. They scored 12 while also conceding eight times.

Belgium go into their fifth Nations League A group match on four points. To see the next round, they need to go all-in chasing a win. A draw is probably not enough to stay in the race for advancement, unless Lady Luck is on their side. A third place finish is still a possibility, but the hosts want to stay in this tournament. Italy are still undefeated on a highly respectable ten points after four rounds of the Nations League A. This puts them up as number one in their group and first place could be sealed with a win this coming Thursday.

Belgium and Italy are both scoring more or less for fun right now, and a very entertaining game should be on the menu. More often than not, their matches against each other turn out high scoring affairs.

Italy conceded a goal in their previous 8 matches.

Belgium vs Italy Team News

Belgium vs Italy H2H

Supporters will be hoping to see a similarly thrilling encounter, as it turned out to be the last time Belgium played against Italy. It finished 2-2 in a great match between the pair. Italy seem to have a bit of a love affair with Belgium, as they have beaten them five times in last seven encounters. The bookies have Italy to win this match at best price odds of 19/10.

Belgium vs Italy Results

Over 2.5 goals came out two times in the last seven matches between Belgium and Italy. Odds on under 2.5 goals are at 13/16 with bookies.

Belgium vs Italy Betting Tips

Having scored just once lately for his country, Leandro Trossard will be eager to hit the target again, and the upcoming game presents an opportunity to step up. Italy hope Davide Frattesi can inflict some damage on their upcoming opponents by adding to his tally of three goals in his last six international matches.

Belgium won seven of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at Koning Boudewijnstadion. They drew one and lost two as well, while Italy won three of their last 10 games away. They drew three and lost four. Belgium should feel good about scoring on Thursday, since Italy managed a clean sheet only once in their previous 10 away games. The hosts fought their way to six clean sheets in their previous 10 matches played at home.

Over 2.5 goals came out five times in the last seven encounters between these two teams. Belgium managed an average of 1.14 goals, with Italy averaging 2.02 goals in these. Both teams to score was a winning bet five times in this run of matches. Over 2.5 goals happened in four of Belgium’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.3 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in five of Italy's previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.5 goals in these matches.