Italy and Belgium will face off against each other in the crucial last group game of their UEFA Nations League campaign on Sunday at the Stade Roi Baudouin.
Belgium vs Italy – Match preview and team news
- Date: Sunday, 15th November.
- Kick-off: 7:45pm BST.
- Venue: Stade Roi Baudouin, Brussels.
Belgium team news
Belgium receive a significant midfield boost ahead of their decisive Nations League clash as Chelsea’s Roméo Lavia returns from a one-match suspension served during Thursday’s 2–1 victory over Türkiye.
However, manager Mark van Bommel still faces notable injury concerns in attack and defence. Star striker Romelu Lukaku remains a major doubt after sitting out the midweek fixture with a hip issue, while forward Loïs Openda and defender Zeno Debast have also been managing fitness setbacks during this international window.
Additionally, goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois remains unavailable as he continues his planned break from international duty until the Euro 2028 qualifiers.
With a must-win scenario to reach the quarter-finals, van Bommel could freshen up his frontline by recalling wingers Leandro Trossard and Dodi Lukébakio to the starting lineup after both were rested or rotated earlier in the week.
Italy team news
Italy head into Brussels dealing with a growing list of absentees following Thursday’s win over France. Midfielder Davide Frattesi and winger Nicolò Cambiaghi have both withdrawn from the camp after picking up a muscle strain and an ankle knock, respectively, during that match.
Head coach Roberto Mancini must also navigate defensive disruptions, as Arsenal’s Riccardo Calafiori is a fitness doubt. These setbacks add to a string of earlier withdrawals, with Gianluca Mancini, Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Moise Kean, and Matteo Ruggeri all sidelined through injury, alongside Nicolò Zaniolo, who left the squad earlier for personal reasons.
To reinforce the backline, Mancini previously called up defenders Federico Gatti and Matteo Palma, both of whom are in contention to feature as the Azzurri look to secure the draw needed to advance.
Form
Belgium
Belgium enter Sunday’s finale in mixed but resilient form, holding a 3W-0D-2L record in Group A1. After opening their campaign with a 2–0 away win over Italy, the Red Devils stumbled twice against France (0–1 at home, 1–4 away) while sweeping Türkiye 3–0 in Brussels. They bounced back on Thursday with a crucial 2–1 victory in Türkiye, keeping their quarter-final hopes alive heading into this must-win home clash.
Italy
Italy arrive in Brussels riding a four-match unbeaten streak (3W-1D-1L overall) in Group A1. Following an opening 2–0 home loss to Belgium, Roberto Mancini’s side rebounded with dominant victories over Türkiye (4–1 away, 3–1 home) and a 1–1 draw in France. On Thursday, the Azzurri produced their best performance of the campaign, fighting back from a goal down to defeat France 3–1 in Milan and claim top spot.
Predicted lineups
Belgium: Lammens; Castagne, Ngoy, Mechele, De Cuyper; Tielemans, Lavia, De Bruyne; Moreira, De Ketelaere, Doku
Italy: Donnarumma; Kayode, Scalvini, Bastoni, Calafiori; Barella, Tonali, Doumbia; Vergara, P. Esposito, Dimarco
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