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July 18 2022, 02:36 · Alex Sarwar

Italy vs Belgium – Group Stage – Preview & Prediction | UEFA Women’s Euro 2022

Italy vs Belgium – Group Stage – Preview & Prediction | UEFA Women’s Euro 2022

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THE FACTS

When is Italy vs Belgium on and what time does it start? Italy vs Belgium will take place on Monday 18th July, 2022 – 20:00 (UK)

Where is Italy vs Belgium taking place? Italy vs Belgium will take place at Academy Stadium in Manchester, UK

Where can I get tickets for Italy vs Belgium? Click here for the latest ticket information for Italy vs Belgium

What channel is Italy vs Belgium on in the UK? Italy vs Belgium will be televised live on BBC channels

Where can I stream Italy vs Belgium in the UK? Italy vs Belgium can be streamed live on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website & app

KEY STATS

  • Excluding penalty-shoot outs, Italy have lost only two of their last 20 international matches (W13 D5)
  • Italy have won only one of their last seven Women’s EURO final tournament matches (D1 L5)
  • Italy have conceded the first goal in each of their previous two matches at WEURO 2022
  • Italy have not failed to score in their last seven Women’s EURO group stage matches
  • Italy have kept only three clean sheets in their previous 20 Women’s EURO final tournament group stage matches
  • Belgium have won one of their previous five Women’s EURO final tournament matches (D1 L3)
  • Belgium have conceded the first goal in four of their previous five Women’s EURO final tournament matches
  • Belgium have not failed to score in their last four Women’s EURO final tournament matches

PREDICTED LINE-UPS

Italy: Giuliani; Di Guglielmo, Gama, Linari, Boattin; Galli, Rosucci, Caruso; Bergamaschi, Girelli, Bonansea

Belgium: Evrard, Vangheluwe, Kees, De Neve, Philtjens; Vanhaevermaet, Biesmans; Eurlings, De Caigny, Cayman; Wullaert

THE PREDICTION

Both Italy and Belgium are sat with just a point each following two Group D fixtures, but they come into this match with the winner standing a huge chance of qualification with Iceland facing France in the other Group D game of the round. A draw suits Belgium more than it does Italy, but that may not prove enough for the Red Flames, again Iceland’s result against France will determine that. Therefore, expect an end-to-end contest particularly as this match wears on and both nations push bodies forward in a bid to gain that positive result. With that in mind, both teams to score looks very much on the cards regardless of who comes out on top.