Table-topping Italy will fancy their chances of beating Belgium when they collide in the Nations League on Thursday night.
Luciano Spalletti’s side were held 2-2 by the Red Devils last month after being reduced to 10 men.
That match at the Stadio Olimpico also saw them surrender a two-goal lead following early strikes from Andrea Cambiaso and Mateo Retegui.
But Spalletti is likely to order the Azzurri to forget any thoughts of revenge and focus on the fact that a win will move them a massive step closer to finishing first in League A Group 2.
And when you consider that Belgium have picked up just four points from four games, it is no surprise Italy are favourites in the eyes of many to extend their unbeaten run to five matches.
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Belgium vs Italy
Thursday, November 14, 7.45pm
King Baudouin Stadium, Brussels
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With Samuele Ricci ruled out by injury, Spalletti has turned to Manuel Locatelli for the games with Belgium and France.
And the 65-year-old tactician is confident Locatelli, 26, will comfortably fill the void.
Commenting on the Juventus midfielder’s form, he said: “I see Locatelli doing things he didn’t do before.”
While Spalletti can draw confidence from the fact Italy have already picked up 10 points, opposite number Domenico Tedesco continues to juggle a squad in transition.
The Red Devils boss, 39, said: “I’m not sure how many young players we have tried out in recent call-ups.
“However, I have very positive feelings about the quantity and quality of the youngsters at our disposal.
“When we begin the World Cup qualifiers, we will have a large pool of players to choose from without encountering any surprises.”
Latest Nations League Odds
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The odds suggest this one may be a close affair. With the hosts surprisingly priced at 2.43 to win, braver bettors will back form side Italy at 2.91 to leave Brussels with three points in the bag.
But if you take last month’s game between the sides into account, the smart money may be on a draw at 3.17.
Belgium vs Italy Betting Tips
Back in the squad and raring to go after settling in at Napoli, Romelu Lukaku is a tempting 5.70 in the first goalscorer market. But while Belgium’s star striker is favourite to find the net first, it is hard to overlook Italy ace Retegui.
The Atalanta forward was on target when the sides last met and will be keen to add to his international tally of six goals. Retegui, 25, has already notched an impressive 11 strikes in 12 Serie A appearances so far this season.
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