Group B of Women’s Euro 2025 gets underway on Thursday, July 3rd with Belgium vs Italy, and here we have the latest odds, betting tips and our prediction for the big match.
Italy are a potential dark horse at the tournament in Switzerland, as they aim to lift the trophy for the first time. Le Azzure are taking part in their eighth Women’s Euros, with their best result being runner-up finishes in 1993 and 1997.
For Belgium, this will be their third Women’s Euros after qualifying for the tournament in 2017 and 2022. After being knocked out of the group stage on their debut in 2017, they reached the quarter-finals three years ago.
Below, we take a look at the latest odds, betting tips and give our prediction for Belgium vs Italy.
Belgium vs Italy game information
- ⚽️ Euro 2025: Group B
- 🏟️ Stade Tourbillon in Sion
- ⏱️ Thursday, July 3rd: 17:00pm (BST)
- 🎲 Odds: Belgium 11/4 | Draw 11/5 | Italy 8/11
Belgium and Italy team news
Belgium’s all-time record goalscorer Tessa Wullaert will lead the line for her country in Thursday’s clash against Italy.
Manager Elisabet Gunnarsdottir is likely to select Le Havre goalkeeper Lisa Lichtfus over PSV’s Nicky Evrard.
In front of Lichtfus could be an all-WSL back three of West Ham’s Amber Tysiak, and Leicester City duo Sari Kees and Janice Cayman.
Meanwhile, Italy will be without the injured Giulia Dragoni at this summer’s Euros.
They have a very talented midfielder including potential breakout star Emma Severini and Manuele Giugliano.
Predicted Belgium XI vs Italy (3-4-1-2): Lichtfus; Tysiak, Kees, Cayman; Janssens, Teulings, Vanhaevermaet, Deloose; Toloba; Eurlings, Wullaert
Predicted Italy XI vs Belgium (3-5-2): Giuliani; Di Guglielmo, Salvai, Linari; Bonansea, Caruso, Giugliano, Severini, Olivieri; Cantore, Piemonte
Belgium vs Italy prediction
International tournaments are full of surprises and Belgium vs Italy has the potential of a shock result.
Despite their mixed form in 2025, there have been a couple of impressive results and performances by Belgium.
Belgium beat England 3-2 in April, and it took a 96th-minute winner for Spain to beat them by the same scoreline in February.
Over their last three games, Belgium have beaten Portugal 3-0 and Greece 2-0, sandwiching a heavy 5-0 loss to France.
Italy also have issues with their inconsistency, failing to win three out of their six Nations League games.
So this could be a 2-1 win for Belgium over pre-match favourites Italy, which according to the UK’s top betting sites, is available at odds of 12/1.
Belgium vs Italy prediction: Belgium 2-1 Italy – 12/1
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Belgium vs Italy betting tips
- Belgium vs Italy betting tip 1: Tessa Wullaert to score, Belgium to win & BTTS – 9/1
Tessa Wullaert is a big scoring threat as one of the best forwards who will play at Women’s Euro 2025.
In 2024, the Inter Milan forward scored the most goals in Europe across the calendar year with 25.
For Belgium, she has an incredible goalscoring record. Going into the tournament she has netted 93 goals in 146 appearances – with six goals in 2025.
While Italy may be viewed as a more likely side to reach the knockout stage, Belgium have an impressive record against their opposition.
Belgium have won four of their last five meetings against Italy going into their clash on Thursday.
Despite this, Italy themselves have plenty of goalscoring threats and should keep the Belgium goalkeeper busy in what promises to be a tight and exciting match.
- Belgium vs Italy betting tip 1: Over 2.5 goals – 3/4
These are two very attacking-minded nations who will go all out knowing that a victory in their Group B opener could be huge.
A defeat for either could be costly, seeing that tournament favourites Spain are still to come for both nations.
Five of Belgium’s last six games have seen at least three goals scored. Meanwhile, four of Italy’s past five games have also seen over 2.5 goals.
Both sides have some exceptional attacking options and chances at both ends should be plentiful.
What are Belgium’s chances of reaching the knockout phase?
According to the UK’s top betting sites, Belgium have been given the lowest chance of winning Group B at odds of 17/1.
Spain are understandably favoured heavily to win the group at 1/10. Meanwhile, Italy are viewed as second favourites to win the group at odds of 9/1, ahead of Portugal on 13/1.
However, this has all the makings of a group that could go down to the wire. Belgium (20th) are only seven places behind Italy (13th) in the latest FIFA World Rankings, with Portugal (23rd) a further three places down.
Does Italy stand a chance of winning Euro 2025?
Italy hold a number of unwanted records when it comes to the Women’s Euros. That includes the most semi-final and final appearances without ever lifting the trophy.
In terms of the outright odds to win Euro 2025, Italy are priced at 25/1 to lift the trophy. This is tied-eighth alongside hosts Switzerland and Norway.
Belgium, given the difficult nature of their group, are priced at a massive 66/1 to win the trophy. However, given Belgium’s inexperience in major international football, getting out of the group stage would be seen as a success.
