Belgium Women vs Italy Women Predictions

• Belgium have conceded 22 times in their last nine games, losing six times
• Italy have scored in eight of their last nine games since an impressive qualifying campaign
• Four of the last five meetings between these sides have seen both teams score

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Expectations have been tempered for both of these sides following a tough group stage draw. The pair have landed alongside Spain and Portugal in Group B, with the world champions priced as short as 1/10 to finish top.

That means these two need to hit the ground running in their chase for second place. Belgium have made an all-or-nothing start to 2025 under new manager Elísabet Gunnarsdóttir, losing five and winning three of their first eight games this year.

The Belgians made a managerial change after qualifying for the Euros, hoping a shake-up could improve their fortunes going forward. Wins over England and Portugal point to their potential, but the Red Flames have conceded 22 times across their last nine internationals.

Italy look to have put group stage exits in 2022 and 2023 behind them, as they impressed in qualifying to pip Norway to an automatic spot at the Euros. The Azzurre are a tactically flexible team, while their attacking threat is shown by the fact that they’ve scored in eight of their nine games since qualifying for the tournament.

Gunnarsdóttir has made this Belgian side a brilliant threat on the counter, something which should work against a fluid Italian setup. Given Italy’s attacking threat, both teams to score stands out. With Belgium losing five of their previous eight games, back a 2-1 win for Italy.