Italy will look to build upon their perfect start in the 2024/25 UEFA Nations League when they take on Belgium in their upcoming match on Thursday.
The Azzurri followed up on their impressive 3-1 victory over France with a narrow 2-1 victory over Israel in their last Nations League match. Goals from Davide Frattesi and Moise Kean secured the win for Italy.
Belgium started their Nations League campaign on a bright note with a 3-1 win over Israel, however, they were defeated 2-0 by France in their last game.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Italy vs. Belgium live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this UEFA Nations League match in the U.S.:
TV channel: Fubo Sports Network
Live stream: Fubo
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What time does Italy vs. Belgium kick off?
This UEFA Nations League clash takes place at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, Italy and kicks off on Thursday, October 10 at 8:45 p.m. local time.
Here's how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Thu, Oct. 10 | 2:45 p.m. |
| Central Time | Thu, Oct. 10 | 1:45 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Thu, Oct. 10 | 12:45 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Thu, Oct. 10 | 11:45 a.m. |
Italy vs. Belgium lineups, team news
Federico Chiesa, Gianluca Scammaca, Giorgio Scalvini, and Moise Kean have not been included in Italy's squad for the upcoming Nations League games due to different fitness and injury issues.
However, Nicolo Barella is once again available to feature for Italy. Additionally, in-form Udinese striker Lorenzo Lucca has been called up.
Italy predicted XI (3-5-2, right to left): Donnarumma (GK) — Di Lorenzo, Bastoni, Calafiori — Bellanova, Barella, Ricci, Tonali, Dimarco — Raspadori, Retegui.
Injured: Chiesa, Scammaca, Scalvini, Kean
Suspended: None
Thibaut Courtois continues to remain absent for Belgium due to personal reasons, while Romelu Lukaku is also unavailable due to his sabbatical from international football till 2025.
Additionally, Domenic Tedesco will be without skipper Kevin de Bruyne who is dealing with injury concerns. Arsenal star Leandro Trossard should take his spot in the starting lineup.
Belgium predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Casteels (GK) — Castagne, Faes, Debast, Theate — Onana, Tielemans — Lukebakio, Trossard, Doku — Openda.
Injured: Ioannidis
Suspended: None
Italy vs. Belgium Prediction
Italy enter this match holding the bragging rights, as they have won six of the last ten games against Belgium.
Belgium are missing key personnel coming into this game, which could factor in Italy not having too many problems in seeing off the Red Lions to continue their winning streak.
- Prediction: Italy 2-0 Belgium
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