After the European championship ended, Italian side played only one match as a preparation for the new qualifying stages, as they won with the 4:1 result away to Slovenia back in August. With two goals from penalty kicks by Crisetig and one conceded, they were 2:1 up in the first halftime, while the exclusion of home side player Teixeira made their job easy in the second half, as Belotti and Improta scored two more for the final 4:1 victory. Their target for tonight’s game is getting the three points, as the qualifying group might become quite tough one with Serbian squad also playing quite an important role in it. With Crisetig, Longo, Belotti in their offensive line, Italian side should have much worries when scoring goals is about in tonight’s game.Belgium, on the other side, failed to claim their spot in the previous European championship for Under 21 years of age, but have already made a right step in the qualifications for a next one. They have won over Cyprus 2:0 at home in the first round, with goals from Mpoku in third minute and Lestienne in 54th from the penalty kick.
Overall, visitors from Cyprus didn’t stand a chance in the game and the victory was fully deserved. Later on, Belgium had a 1:1 draw at home playing against Israel in a friendly match back in August. No doubt that they are coming for a positive result here, which would be even a draw for them, while the nation hopes for a qualification this time as the roster has some very talented players such as defensive midfielder Malanda (Waregem, on loan from Wolfsburg), offensive midfielders Ferreira-Carrasco (from Monaco), Mpoku (from Standard), Hazard (Waregem, on loan from Chelsea) and strikers like Bruno (Anderlecht) and Batshuayi (Standard), team that overall actually individually looks better than the Italian on the paper.
Italy has scored in their last 25 official matches.
Belgium has scored in their last 15 official matches.
Italy remains at least slight favorite, but offensive power of guests can’t be neglected here as both teams to score looks like the safest option in a more tight game than the bookmakers are predicting.
Bet: Both teams to score
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