Belgium vs Italy: Key Match for the Group Leader

In the final group match of the Nations League, Italy travel to face Belgium. The match will kick off at the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels at 19:45 GMT (20:45 CET).

Italy lead the group with 10 points. Level on points with France, the Azzurri are ahead thanks to their head-to-head record. Belgium are one place behind with 9 points. As a result, a draw would be enough for Italy to advance to the quarter-finals, but they must win to finish first in the group.

In Roberto Mancini's first match in charge, Italy lost 2-0 at home to Belgium. This makes today's situation noteworthy. The head coach is reported to want to win this match. Dimarco and Vergara are expected to start in the attacking trio, while Koleosho, promoted from the Under-21 side, is included in the starting XI. Pisilli, who was not even on the bench against France, will play in the front three alongside Pio Esposito and Koleosho.

On the Belgian side, Kevin De Bruyne and Charles De Ketelaere are in the starting XI. While Dimarco is thought to be a rather defensive choice, Mancini is reported to want to make a move to win the game.