{"id":36533,"date":"2024-10-08T16:07:36","date_gmt":"2024-10-08T22:07:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gambyl.com\/?p=36533"},"modified":"2024-10-08T16:09:26","modified_gmt":"2024-10-08T22:09:26","slug":"italy-vs-belgium","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gambyl.com\/en\/uefa-nations-league\/italy-vs-belgium\/","title":{"rendered":"Italy vs. Belgium Preview and Free Pick"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

We are entering the third set of clashes in the\u00a0UEFA Nations League, and things are tight at League A Group 2, where Italy, France, Belgium, and Israel are all paired up.

The locals lead the board with a perfect run and have been improving on their UEFA EURO performance.

Belgium won in its debut against Israel by 3-1, but it was steamrolled on a 2-0 by France in the last match.

Now, Belgium will try to return to the win column, but they will have a tough challenge against a strong Italy that has run over France and Israel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Italy vs. Belgium Betting Odds and Info<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Italia 1.976<\/em><\/td>Belgica 4.375<\/em><\/td>Draw Offs<\/strong>:\u00a03.56<\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
When?<\/strong><\/td>Thursday, October 10 at 2:45 pm ET, 1:45 pm CST, 12:45 pm MT, and 11:45 am PT<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Where?<\/strong><\/td>Stadio Olimpico<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Where can I watch it?<\/strong><\/td>Fubo Sports Network\u00a0<\/em><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Why bet on Italy?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After making a tame defense of its European title during the summer, Italy bounced back by getting off to a fast start in this season’s Nations League. They will seek a third successive win when they meet Belgium at the Stadio Olimpico.

The Azzurri kicked off the campaign with a shock 3-1 victory over France. Having conceded a calamitous goal within just 13 seconds of kickoff,\u00a0Federico Dimarco\u00a0scored a sublime equalizer, then strikes from\u00a0Davide Frattesi\u00a0and\u00a0Giacomo Raspadori\u00a0sealed the three points in Paris.

Three days later,\u00a0Luciano Spalletti’s side saw off Israel to secure an early lead in Group 2, giving more credence to their mercurial coach’s claims of a fresh start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why bet on Belgium?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While their hosts have tried to turn a page on past failings, familiar problems resurfaced during Belgium’s September get-together, which had started well with a 3-1 win over Israel.

Captain and playmaker\u00a0Kevin De Bruyne\u00a0scored twice in the Red Devils’ Nations League opener, but a few days later, he was caught bitterly lamenting his teammates’ lack of fight against old foes France.

Having headed to Lyon seeking revenge for their tame exit from Euro 2024, which came at the hands of Les Bleus just two months previously, the Red Devils were beaten 2-0 and received some stinging criticism from their frustrated skipper.

Under-fire boss\u00a0Domenico Tedesco\u00a0hopes to help his side build momentum before looking towards the 2026 World Cup, but De Bruyne has since temporarily stepped down from international duty alongside all-time top scorer\u00a0Romelu Lukaku.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Final Betting Analysis: Italy vs. Belgium<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We must point out that all is not well in the Belgian camp despite a new generation of talent emerging to replace the Golden old guard.

Meanwhile, Italy is starting to re-find its identity following some time in the wilderness after success at Euro 2020.

With fresh legs in midfield and an impressive array of defenders available, the Azzurri should see off their visitors and make it nine points from nine in Group 2.<\/a> Go for a victory for the locals by 2-0.<\/strong>

Go for a win for the Azzurri at 1.976. If you bet $100 at such odds, you could get $97.6 for a total payout of $197.6.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Italy vs. Belgium Betting Pick: <\/strong>Italy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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