Belgium plough on with their Euro 2020 fixtures with hope growing that they can record their first piece of major international silverware in history this year ahead of their quarter-final clash with Italy.

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Roberto Martinez is sweating on the fitness of Eden Hazard and Kevin De Bruyne who both picked up injuries during the Belgians' terrific 1-0 win over Portugal in the last round.

Inter striker Romelu Lukaku is in hot form going into the game and will be determined to score the crucial goal tonight despite going up against the nation he plies his trade in.

Italy have looked tight and organised throughout the tournament so far and will fancy their chances of making a real impact in the knockout stages. Tonight's clash will go a long way towards proving their title credentials.

And whoever emerges victorious here will jet off to London for a crunch semi-final midway through next week.

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When is Belgium v Italy on TV?

Belgium v Italy will take place on Friday 2nd July 2021.

Check out our Euro 2020 fixtures and live football on TV guides for the latest times and information, plus find out how to watch Euro 2020 on TV.

What time is kick-off?

Belgium v Italy will kick off at 8pm.

Knockout stage matches will kick off at 5pm and 8pm in UK time, while the semi-finals and final will occupy the later time slot.

What TV channel is Belgium v Italy on?

Fans can tune in to watch the game for free on BBC One from 7:30pm.

Games will be split between ITV and BBC throughout the tournament with every single moment of every match being broadcast on free-to-air TV.

How to live stream Belgium v Italy online

You can also live stream the match via BBC iPlayer on a range of devices including laptops, smartphones and tablets.

Belgium v Italy team news

Belgium: Martinez is sweating on the fitness of De Bruyne and Hazard. The Manchester City man twisted his ankle in the win over Italy, while Hazard appeared to pull a hamstring.

If neither feature then Dries Mertens and Yannick Carrasco should come into the XI. Thorgan Hazard should get the nod again, while Romelu Lukaku will start up front.

Italy: Giorgio Chiellini will hope to be fit but is carrying a thigh injury, while there is less optimism around Alessandro Florenzi’s availability.

Mancini recycled his entire forward line against Austria and could well do the same again here. Federico Chiesa inspired their win when coming off the bench and could now get a start.

Belgium v Italy odds

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Our prediction: Belgium v Italy

Belgium held firm against Portugal despite a barrage of pressure from Cristiano Ronaldo and co. in Seville – and their defensive resolve will once again be tested here. Indeed, this could be as far as the Golden Generation get in this tournament.

Italy have performed well at Euro 2020 and look fresh heading into this encounter. Mancini’s ability to freely change his forward line and not worsen their goalscoring chances is a gift many managers would love to have.

Even with Hazard and De Bruyne this would be a tough game for Belgium. But without the star duo? It looks as though Italy will pinch this contest.

Our prediction: Belgium 1-2 Italy (10/1 at bet365)

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