Preview:
Italy will face Belgium in the UEFA Nations League A Group Stage on October 10, with the match kicking off at 19:45 UTC.
This matchup marks a rematch three years after their previous encounter in the UEFA Nations League A playoffs, where Italy emerged victorious with a score of 2-1. The Italy national football team is currently in good form, having won their recent matches against Israel and France. They will aim to extend their winning streak, although their defense has been a concern, as they have conceded goals in six consecutive matches.
Belgium, meanwhile, is coming into this match after a loss to France in the Group Stage on September 9. They need to address their defensive issues, as they have also been conceding goals in three consecutive matches.
The match will be covered in real time, with live streaming, team line-ups, full match statistics, live commentary, and official video highlights available for fans to follow the action.
Line-Ups:
Team formations and starting line-ups for Italy vs Belgium will be updated in real time as soon as they are announced.
Stats:
Check out the stats from Italy vs Belgium, with updates provided every second during the match.
Head-to-Head:
Italy and Belgium have faced each other four times since November 2015. Italy has won three matches, while Belgium has won once. The most recent encounter took place on October 10, 2021, during the UEFA Nations League A playoffs, where Italy triumphed with a score of 2-1. In total, Italy has scored seven goals in these four matches, while Belgium has netted five. Overall, Italy holds a better head-to-head record against Belgium in recent history.
| Date | Competition | Result |
|---|---|---|
| October 10, 2021 | UEFA Nations League A, Playoffs | Italy 2 – 1 Belgium |
| July 2, 2021 | 1/4 Final | Belgium 1 – 2 Italy |
| June 13, 2016 | Group E | Belgium 0 – 2 Italy |
| November 13, 2015 | Friendly | Belgium 3 – 1 Italy |
In the current Group Stage, Italy has won both of their matches, with no draws or defeats, scoring five goals and conceding two. Belgium has won one of their two matches, with one defeat, scoring three goals and conceding three.
Recent Form:
Italy is currently on a winning streak, having secured victories against Israel and France in their last two matches. In contrast, Belgium faced a loss against France in their previous match. Overall, Italy has won 11 of their last 20 matches, with 5 losses and 4 draws, while Belgium has won 12 of their last 19 matches, losing 3 and drawing 4.
Italy’s Last 6 Matches:
- Wins:
- 2 – 1 against Israel on September 9
- 3 – 1 against France on September 6
- 2 – 1 against Albania on June 15
- Losses:
- 0 – 2 against Switzerland on June 29
- 0 – 1 against Spain on June 20
- Draw:
- 1 – 1 against Croatia on June 24
Belgium’s Last 6 Matches:
- Wins:
- 3 – 1 against Israel on September 6
- 2 – 0 against Romania on June 22
- Losses:
- 0 – 2 against France on September 9
- 0 – 1 against France on July 1
- 0 – 1 against Slovakia on June 17
- Draw:
- 0 – 0 against Ukraine on June 26