In September, Italy bounced back from their disappointing Euro 2024 campaign. Their 3-1 victory over France in Paris was a huge surprise, especially after they conceded a goal just 13 seconds into the game. Goals from Federico Dimarco, Davide Frattesi, and Giacomo Raspadori helped secure a strong win.

Italy followed this with another comfortable win against Israel, putting them in control of their group.

Belgium, on the other hand, has had a rough time. While they did start their Nations League campaign with a 3-1 win over Israel, things went downhill after their 2-0 loss to France. After the game, team captain Kevin De Bruyne criticized his teammates for their lack of effort, which created tension in the squad.

Belgium’s problems didn’t end there. De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku, two of their key players, are unavailable, leaving the team weaker. Thibaut Courtois is also missing due to a dispute with coach Domenico Tedesco, which only adds to Belgium’s struggles.

Italy is going through a fresh start, with young players stepping up. Nicolo Barella is back after recovering from surgery, and new players like Daniel Maldini and Niccolo Pisilli are getting their chance to shine. Even though they are missing key forwards like Moise Kean and Federico Chiesa, Italy’s attacking duo of Giacomo Raspadori and Mateo Retegui are ready to lead the team.
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Belgium faces a tougher challenge. With Lukaku and De Bruyne out, the team will rely on young talents like Lois Openda and Leandro Trossard. They’ll need to work well together to stand a chance against Italy.

Italy is on a good path, and with their strong defense and energetic midfield, they should win this match. Belgium has talented players, but with their recent problems and lack of key players, it will be difficult for them to beat Italy.