Belgium vs. Italy - prediction, team news, lineups

Preview

Belgium and Italy will face off in a highly anticipated friendly match on June 16, 2023. Both teams are ranked among the top 10 in the FIFA World Rankings, and the match is expected to be a close and competitive affair.

Team News

Belgium will be without a number of key players for the match, including Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku, and Eden Hazard. However, the team still has a number of talented players available, including Thibaut Courtois, Yannick Carrasco, and Dries Mertens. Italy will also be without some key players, including Marco Verratti, Federico Chiesa, and Lorenzo Insigne. However, the team still has a number of talented players available, including Gianluigi Donnarumma, Giorgio Chiellini, and Ciro Immobile.

Lineups

Belgium (4-3-3): Courtois; Meunier, Alderweireld, Vertonghen, Castagne; Witsel, Tielemans, Carrasco; Mertens, Batshuayi, Trossard Italy (4-3-3): Donnarumma; Di Lorenzo, Bonucci, Chiellini, Emerson; Barella, Jorginho, Locatelli; Berardi, Immobile, Raspadori

Prediction

The match is expected to be a close and competitive affair. However, Belgium will be the slight favorites, given their higher FIFA ranking and their recent form. Italy will need to be at their best to get a result in this match