Elite 8: Euro 2020- Belgium v Italy Friday July 2nd
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Two of the best teams in the word will square off this Friday when Belgium faces Italy in the Euro 2020 quarter final. This will be the 23rd meeting between these two teams.
Belgium advanced to the quarters when they defeated the defending champions Portugal 1-0.
The Italian siad continued their tremendous unbeaten streak as they defeated Austria 2-1 in a game that concluded nil-nil after 90 minutes only to see 3 goals score during the over-time period(s).
The Azzuri have scored 9 goals in 4 games conceeeding one once during the tournament, while belgium has managed to score 8 times but has allowed 4 games.
This was the 31st match in a row for this unit without a defeat, but an 11th consecutive win. When looking at these stats, the Italians are by far the team with the best form on EURO 2020.
Belgium vs Italy Football Predictions and Betting Odds: Probable Line ups
Belgium – Courtois, Alderweireld, Vertonghen, Vermaelen, Meunier, Tielemans, Witsel, Hazard, Carrasco, Hazard, Lukaku.
Italy – Donnarumma, Cheillini, Lorenzo, Bonucci, Spinazzola, Barella, Jorginho, Verrati, Berardi, Immobile, Insigne.
Prediction:
The belgium side will be without De Bruyne and Hazard, and may find it difficult to advance to the next round.
Our friends at America’s Bookie have the lines posted on this match-up and we did find the total to be very interesting to us.
Odds
Italy (+100)
Belgium (+280)
Over/Under 2.5 (-180)
Our suggestion here would be under 2.5 goals, with the odds on that -180
