Italy heads into the match in a rebuilding phase following yet another failure to qualify for the World Cup, with Roberto Mancini returning to the helm to kickstart a new cycle. The squad is expected to undergo significant changes—including the introduction of debutants—which raises the risk of defensive instability, particularly given the absence of key defenders.
In contrast to their opponents, Belgium enjoyed a successful World Cup campaign and has retained a core group of experienced players, such as Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku. Even if Trossard misses the match, the team’s attacking potential remains formidable, and their recent record confirms their ability to score away from home.
A "both teams to score" bet makes logical sense: Italy has consistently found the net in recent head-to-head encounters, while Belgium is renowned for its scoring prowess. Given the high level of motivation on both sides and the defensive vulnerabilities of both teams, an exchange of goals appears highly likely.
