Group 2 of the 2024 UEFA Nations League will record a massive showdown between Belgium and Italy. Set to take place in Brussels, this game gives the home team a shot at redemption after winning only one game so far. Meanwhile, the Italians have their top spot on the table to protect. Which of the two teams has the better chance of coming out on top? Find out from our Belgium vs Italy football predictions on this page.
Belgium vs Italy Match Details
General
Details
- Date: 14/11/2024
- Time: 22:45h
- Stadium: King Baudouin Stadium
- Where to watch: Super Sport, DSTV Now, Showmax
- Ticket info: Starts at KSH 5,000
Belgium Lineup
(Predicted)
- Casteels, Koen
- Debast, Zeno
- Faes, Wout
- Theate, Arthur
- Castagne, Timothy
- De Ketelaere, Charles
- Tielemans, Youri
- De Bruyne, Kevin
- Trossard, Leandro
- Doku, Jeremy LEFT
- Openda, Lois
Italy Lineup
(Predicted)
- Donnarumma, Gianluigi
- Bastoni, Alessandro
- Di Lorenzo, Giovanni
- Buongiorno, Alessandro
- Cambiaso, Andrea
- Tonali, Sandro
- Frattesi, Davide
- Ricci, Samuele
- Dimarco, Federico
- Retegui, Mateo
- Raspadori, Giacomo
Online Sports Bettings in Kenya for this Match
Belgium vs Italy Head-to-Head Analysis
To curate detailed Belgium vs Italy betting tips for Kenyan punters, we took a quick look at how both teams have played out in past and recent games. Here are our findings:
Historical Performance
Belgium and Italy share a relatively rich footballing rivalry, meeting 11 times over the years. The Italians are ahead with 6 wins. Meanwhile, Belgium has 2 wins, and 3 games ended in a draw. Their encounters have often showcased the contrasting styles of Belgian flair and Italian tactical discipline.
One of the most popular matches in their history was Italy’s commanding 4-1 victory on June 20th, 1954 — during the World Cup. It’s also Italy’s biggest win so far. However, Belgium has proven to be a strong competitor in recent years. The team’s impressive 3-1 win on November 13th, 2015 is an example.
Recent Encounters
The recent history between Belgium and Italy has also been fascinating. Notably, the first leg of the Nations League clash was on October 10th, 2024, ending in a thrilling 2-2 draw. Without question, the teams will look for a different result on the 14th of November.
In the previous 2021 Nations League Finals on October 10, 2021, Italy edged Belgium 2-1 in the third-place playoff. Again, in the UEFA Euro 2020 quarterfinals, Italy also secured a 2-1 win over Belgium. In our opinion, these back-to-back wins solidify Italy’s dominance in competitive fixtures.
Current Form
Italy is in solid shape, with 3 wins, 1 draw, and only 1 loss in their last five outings. As such, they’re in 67% form. On the other hand, Belgium is experiencing more challenging times, with only 1 win, 1 draw, and 3 losses. This places them at a 27% form. In the Belgium vs Italy fixture, the home team will aim to reverse the recent trend and find a rhythm.
Betting Tips
As the Nations League match approaches, check out our well-researched Belgium vs Italy football predictions for Kenya betting enthusiasts:
Betting Odds
Having uncovered our Belgium vs Italy betting tips, let’s now check out how Kenyan sportsbooks price the odds:
Belgium to Win – 2.40 | Draw – 3.29 | Italy to Win – 3.03
As expected, Belgium is the slight favorite at 2.40 odds to win this match. The main reason is that they stand a stronger chance on home ground, and the squad is still good on paper. With a draw at 3.29, there’s a reasonably competitive balance.
For the Italians, odds of 3.03 means they’re the underdogs, but not by a large margin. Overall, the odds from Kenyan bookmakers show that the game is tight.
Final Thoughts on the Match
If you’re a Kenyan football bettor anticipating the Belgium vs Italy match, our predictions can help you make good picks. All the same, it’s important you bet responsibly because anything can happen on the pitch.
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