Belgium vs Italy Predictions
UEFA Nations League · World
Belgium
AI Predicted Score
1 - 2
Italy
Win Probability (1X2)
Best Value Pick
Match Result: Italy Win
@ 3.1(+27% edge)
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Belgium vs Italy: Match Preview
Belgium approach this Nations League clash in third place, having won three of their five group matches but with a negative record against the top two. Their form string of 'WLWLW' reflects inconsistency, and their home record (1W, 1L, 3-1 aggregate) has not provided a fortress. Italy arrive top of the group, unbeaten away, and with a 'WWDWL' run that includes a 2-0 win over Belgium in the reverse fixture and an impressive 3-1 victory against France last time out.
Statistically, Italy's attack has been the most potent in the group, averaging 2.2 goals per match and 15 shots per game. Belgium's defensive record is nearly identical to Italy's (1.2 goals conceded per game), but the hosts have struggled for attacking efficiency at home, with just 1.5 goals per game and a single clean sheet in Brussels. Both sides see over 2.5 goals in 60% of their matches, but Italy's away defence (2 goals conceded in 2 away games) and Belgium's recent H2H struggles suggest a tighter contest than the raw attacking numbers imply. Cards are likely, with both teams averaging over 2 bookings per match.
The model expects Italy's superior shot volume and conversion, combined with their psychological edge in the matchup, to see them edge a close contest. Belgium's best hope lies in early pressure and set-piece threat (averaging 3.4 corners per game), but Italy's ability to score in both halves and spread goals across the team makes them slight favourites. A 2-1 away win is the likeliest outcome, with a draw the main alternative if Belgium's defence holds.
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Over 2.5 Goals
61%
BTTS: Yes
63%
Likely Scores
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Belgium vs Italy Prediction Confidence at a Glance
How strongly the model leans on each market.
Stats Worth Knowing
The numbers behind Belgium vs Italy that most previews miss.
- 1Italy have failed to keep a clean sheet in any of their last five, but have only conceded two goals in two away matches this campaign.
- 2Four of the last six H2H meetings have finished with under 2.5 goals, despite both teams' high seasonal scoring rates.
- 3Both teams average fewer than 3.5 corners per match, suggesting limited set-piece volume.
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Where the Model Sees Value: Belgium vs Italy(2)
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Match Result: Italy Win@ 3.11
Italy have averaged 2.2 goals per game this campaign and remain unbeaten away, while Belgium's home attack has managed just 1.5 goals per match. The model's 41% win probability for Italy is notably above the 32% implied by the odds.
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BTTS: No@ 2.36
Despite both teams' attacking strengths, Belgium have failed to score in two of their last six against Italy, and Italy have kept Belgium to one goal or fewer in five of the last six H2H meetings.
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The Case For This Belgium vs Italy Prediction
Italy's superior away scoring rate and historical control of this fixture tilt the model towards a narrow away win, with the likeliest scenario a 2-1 scoreline. Belgium's home output has been modest, and their defensive numbers are mirrored almost exactly by Italy's, but the visitors' ability to find goals from multiple sources and their recent upturn in form provide the edge. The main risk comes from Belgium's potential to raise their attacking output at home, especially if they convert a higher share of their chances.
Key Factors at a Glance
Attack
- →Italy average 2.2 goals scored per game this campaign, highest in the group.
- →Belgium have lost four of their last six meetings with Italy, scoring just four times in those matches.
Defence
- →Both teams average over 13 shots per game, but Italy's away defence has conceded only two goals in two away fixtures.
🚩 Belgium vs Italy Corners Prediction
medium confidenceOur corners model projects roughly 3.8 corners for Belgium and 4.2 for Italy, for an expected total of 8. That makes the model lean Under 9.5 corners (72%). Over 8.5: 41% · Over 10.5: 18%.
How Belgium and Italy Are Arriving
Form, fitness and who's likely to start.
Belgium vs Italy Goalscorer Form
Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals ÷ 5 games. XI badge shows player is in the expected starting lineup.
Belgiumlast 5 matchesScoring consistently
Regular contributor
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Italylast 5 matchesIn exceptional form
Regular contributor
Regular contributor
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Belgium's recent form has been mixed, alternating wins and losses in their last five, with a notable 3-0 home win over Türkiye but also a 1-4 defeat in France. Italy, by contrast, have taken seven points from their last three, including a 3-1 home win over France and a 4-1 away win in Türkiye, signalling a stronger upward trajectory.
Belgium vs Italy — Last 5 Matches
Strengths
- +Solid recent form — 3+ wins in last 5
Strengths
- +Solid recent form — 3+ wins in last 5
- +Prolific attack — 2.2 goals/game (last 5)
- +Both teams scoring in most recent games
- +High-volume attack — 15 shots/game
Concerns
- −No clean sheets in last 5 matches
What History Says: Belgium vs Italy
Italy have dominated this fixture, winning four of the last six meetings and conceding just four goals in that span. Belgium have not beaten Italy at home since before 2016, and the reverse fixture this campaign ended 2-0 to Italy in Italy.
Belgium vs Italy Head-to-Head History
Last 6 meetings between these sides
1
Belgium wins
1
Draws
4
Italy wins
Where the Model Disagrees with the Odds: Belgium vs Italy
The model sees the most value in the away win, with a 41% probability against odds-implied 32% (3.10), producing a +27% edge. There is also value in 'BTTS: No' at 2.25, as the model's probability of 41% is above the implied 44%, reflecting Italy's defensive record in this matchup.
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Things to Watch: Belgium vs Italy
- ⚠️Sample size for home/away splits is only two matches each this campaign.
- ⚠️Both teams have shown volatility in shot conversion rates; a finishing swing could shift the outcome.
- ⚠️No injury data reported, but late lineup changes could affect probabilities.
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Final Verdict
Belgium 1–2 ItalyThe model forecasts a 2-1 win for Italy, driven by their group-leading 2.2 goals per game and a dominant recent H2H record. The main threat to this prediction is Belgium's potential to outperform their home scoring average, particularly if they convert a higher percentage of their chances or Italy's defence regresses.
Belgium vs Italy: Common Questions
Who will win Belgium vs Italy?
Italy are given a 41% chance of victory by the model, compared to 31% for Belgium and 28% for the draw. This is based on Italy's superior away scoring rate and their strong record in recent head-to-head meetings.
Will both teams score in Belgium vs Italy?
The model puts the probability of both teams scoring at 59%, with Italy's matches seeing BTTS in four of their last five and Belgium failing to score in only one of their last five. However, historical H2H data leans slightly against BTTS.
Is over 2.5 goals a good bet for Belgium vs Italy?
There is a 62% probability of over 2.5 goals, as both teams' group matches have gone over this line in 60% of cases, and their combined average is 3.4 goals per game.
How This Prediction Was Made
The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for Belgium vs Italy: recent results and scoring data for both sides, home/away splits, the head-to-head record, current league standings, known injuries and live bookmaker odds, all sourced from the API-Football data feed.
This fixture was routed to The Numbers Desk, the statistical baseline — season-long rates, splits and distributions. An AI model running that profile analyses the pack and produces the probabilities, predicted score and written analysis shown above. Nothing is edited by hand, and no information outside the data pack is used.
Last updated: 14 November 2026 (refreshed automatically as new team data arrives). Every prediction is scored against the real result once the match finishes — see the verified track record or read the full methodology. Football is inherently uncertain: treat this page as analysis, not advice.