class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>The Allianz Stadium hosts this meeting between two of the best attacking sides on the continent, an encounter which should see goals at both ends<\/p>\n
<\/head><\/p>\nA place on the podium is up for grabs for Italy and Belgium when they meet in the UEFA Nations League third-place play-off on Sunday.<\/p>\n
It is the fixture that neither side would have wanted to play yet defeats to Spain and France respectively in the semi-finals mean Roberto Mancini’s men will face Roberto Martinez’s side in a repeat of this summer’s Euro 2020 quarter-final. <\/p>\n
Italy vs Belgium latest odds<\/p>\n
The Azzurri triumphed 2-1 in the most recent meetings between the sides in July and another Italy success can be backed at 11\/10 (2.10) with bet365. <\/p>\n
Belgium, meanwhile, have lost four of their last five clashes with Italy and are offered at 5\/2 (3.50) with the draw available at 23\/10 (3.30) .<\/p>\n
Italy vs Belgium Latest team news<\/p>\n
The European champions are without Leonardo Bonucci after his sending off against Spain on Wednesday evening.<\/p>\n
Belgium for their part are without Real Madrid forward Eden Hazard who picked up an injury in the defeat to world champions France.<\/p>\n
It remains to be seen how seriously both managers approach the game or whether they use it as a chance to have a look at squad players. <\/p>\n
Italy vs Belgium preview<\/p>\n
Belgium will come into the game the more deflated of the two sides having blown a two-goal lead against France, conceding a third goal in injury time just seconds after they had what they thought was the winning goal ruled out for offside.<\/p>\n
Despite their disappointment, however, the Belgians should still be relied upon to find the back of the net, something they have done with extraordinary consistency over the last three years.<\/p>\n
Indeed Martinez’s side are on a 39-match scoring streak in all competitions with the last time they drew a blank coming in their 1-0 World Cup semi-final defeat to France in July 2018.<\/p>\n
Italy for their part have netted in 32 of their last 35 fixtures and still managed to look dangerous on the break in spite of Bonucci’s first-half red card.<\/p>\n
Italy vs Belgium tips & predictions<\/p>\n
Both teams to score is priced at 8\/11 (1.73) and looks an obvious selection for a game involving these two free-scoring sides.<\/p>\n
Backing goals at both ends in the first half is offered at 7\/2 (4.50) and paid out the last time the teams clashed in July. <\/p>\n
Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly. <\/p>\n