In the last meaningful match between Italy and Belgium, our opponents on Thursday afternoon came out on top. That match, also at the European Championships in England, marked the Azzurre’s elimination from the tournament. It was the third and final game of the group stage, but it was a match dominated throughout by the Azzurre, who paid dearly for a lapse in concentration at the start of the second half.
After the disastrous World Cup in Australia, the Azzurre have changed their pace and mentality. They play against everyone with the desire to win, even against world champions Spain (in the Nations League), winning and laying down the law. So yes, we can say that this team’s minimum goal is to reach the quarter-finals (as confirmed by the federation) and that it also has the chance to achieve some satisfaction.
Looking at the match itself, we strongly believe that Italy can take control of the game from the very first minutes. Belgium has struggled a lot in recent years—it has won three of its last five matches—and the two teams know each other well: yes, there are many players who play in our Serie A. So there are no secrets.
Odds comparison
Italy’s victory is quoted at 1.82 on Goldbet and Lottomatica and 1.75 on Snai. A goal is quoted at 1.70 on GoldBet and Lottomatica.
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Prediction
Italy’s adventure in this European Championship is off to a good start. This match will put the Azzurre on track for qualification. Victory and three points seem to be a foregone conclusion, and the odds, which you can see above, are very tempting. There is really nothing else to add.
Probable line-ups for Belgium-Italy
BELGIUM (3-4-1-2): Lichtfus; Tysak, Kees, Cayman; Janssen, Teulings, Vanhaevaermet, Deloose; Toloba; Eurlings, Wullaert. ITALY (3-5-2): Giuliani: Di Guglielmo, Linari, Salvai; Bonansea, Giugliano, Caruso, Severini, Boattin; Cantore, Girelli. POSSIBLE RESULT: 1-2