Our prediction for this Nations League match:
Italy
Match Time & Date:
10/10/2024
20:45
Prediction: 2-1
Belgium
Italy will be aiming to keep their 100% record in the UEFA Nations League intact when they take on Belgium in a highly-anticipated clash at Stadio Olimpico. The likes of Di Gregorio, Gabbia, Maldini, and Pisilli have been named in the Italy Nations League squad for the first time, Atalanta’s Marco Brescianini misses out with injury. Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori made the cut, but Inter midfielder Nicolo Barella has been ruled out with injury.
The Red Devils, on the other hand, are hit by Kevin De Bruyne’s absence. As Napoli striker Romelu Lukaku will be rested in the October fixtures as well, we believe that there is a big value in betting on the home side. Leipzig attacker Lois Openda is widely expected to lead the line for the visiting team, while Leandro Trossard (Arsenal) and Jeremy Doku (Man City) should start as wingers.
Highlighted Player (Romelu Lukaku):
Romelu Lukaku Bolingoli, born on 13th of ay 1993 is a Belgian player with roots form Congo. Lukaku played for several youth teams before he got picked up by RSC Anderlecht. After playing for only 2 seasons for Anderlecht Chelsea picked him up for around12 million euro.
Lukaku was never able to get a spot in the starting eleven of Chelsea and after playing for WBA he moved to Everton for approximately 35 million euro.Lukaku made his debut in February 2010 by the age of 16 and is one of the youngest players that player for the highest Belgian national team.
The biggest achievement of Lukakui is winning the Eerste klasse in Belgium and the English FA Cup. With his strength and goal scoring abilities Lukaku can be considered as one of the deadliest strikers of the world. Nicknames for Lukaku are Big Rom and the Tank.
Highlighted Team (Italy):
With four World Cup titles and one European Championship trophy, Italy remain one of world’s most successful teams and they have also finished as runners up at major tournaments on four occasions. The Azzurri have become famous for their result oriented football over the years which is perfectly suited for World Cup and Euro finals, so it is now a surprise when they fail to reach the final stages.
After winning the second and third edition of the World Cup, Italy endured a difficult period until lifting their first European Championship title in 1968, while they also managed to show some improvement at the turn of the century. While winning the 2006 World Cup in Germany, the Azzurri reached Euro finals in 2000 and 2012, and they are still regarded as one of the leading sides in Europe.
There have been too many high-profile players leaving their mark on the national team to count, but the likes of Paolo Maldini, Gianluigi Buffon, Fabio Cannavaro, Dino Zoff, Roberto Baggio, Luigi Riva and Alessandro Del Piero will go down as some of the most successful ones.
Man City 
Everton
Bournemouth
Crystal Palace 
Chelsea 
Fulham
Newcastle 
Aston Villa 
Nottingham Forest 
Tottenham
Southampton 
West Ham 
