Belgium vs Italy Score Prediction【Nations League · Fri, Nov 15, 3:45 AM】

Belgium enters this match under pressure, with head coach Domenico Tedesco facing scrutiny following disappointing performances in Euro 2024. Additionally, issues between Tedesco and senior players like Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois have added to the team’s challenges. Belgium’s recent struggles include a 3-1 defeat to Israel in Hungary and a loss to France, followed by a hard-fought 2-2 draw against Italy in Rome, where they had to come back from a 2-0 deficit.

Italy, under the leadership of former Napoli boss Luciano Spalletti, is showing improvement, especially in the 2024/25 UEFA Nations League, where they sit atop their group with 10 points in four games. They started with a remarkable 3-1 comeback win over France in Paris, followed by two wins against Israel and a 2-2 draw with Belgium in Rome.

Belgium will be missing key attacking players, including Charles De Ketelaere and Manchester City’s Jeremy Doku due to injuries, along with Courtois. Italy also has some midfield concerns, with Torino’s Samuele Ricci and experienced Lorenzo Pellegrini unavailable.

Predicted Lineups:

Belgium (4-2-3-1): Casteels; Debast, Faes, Theate, Castagne; Mangala, Tielemans; Bakayoko, Vranckx, Trossard; Lukaku.
Italy (3-5-2): Vicario; Di Lorenzo, Bastoni, Calafiori; Cambiaso, Frattesi, Fagioli, Tonali, Dimarco; Retegui, Raspadori.
Despite Belgium’s captain, Kevin De Bruyne, returning to Manchester City before halftime, they will be without him for this game. Romelu Lukaku is often inspired on the international stage, but he faces a well-organized Italy with rising talents who fit Spalletti’s tactical style. With Belgium’s recent struggles and Italy’s upward momentum, Italy is likely the better choice here.

Score Prediction: Italy 2-1 Belgium