Italy VS Belgium

Italy head into the upcoming meeting with Belgium in positive spirits after securing a narrow 1-0 friendly victory over Greece. Francesco Pio Esposito scored the decisive goal in the 18th minute, continuing Italy’s recent consistency in front of goal. The Azzurri have scored in each of their last six matches, producing eight goals in total while conceding five. That record suggests they have maintained a reliable attacking presence, although their defensive performance could still play an important role against a Belgium side with considerable individual quality. Belgium arrive looking to recover from a 2-1 defeat against Spain in World Cup competition. Charles De Ketelaere scored Belgium’s only goal in that match, while Spain found the net through Ruiz and Merino. Belgium had just 32 percent possession and managed five attempts, with two on target, compared with Spain’s 17 efforts. Defensive consistency has been a concern, as Belgium have conceded in five of their last six matches, allowing seven goals during that stretch. Their recent overall record of two draws, three wins, and one defeat reflects a team capable of producing strong results but still vulnerable at the back.