Spain take on Italy this Thursday in the biggest match of Euro 2024 so far.
The two European heavyweights secured victory in their respective openers and will each be targeting top spot in the group.
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Spain vs Italy
Thursday, June 20, 8pm
Veltins-Arena, Gelsenkirchen, Germany
Live on ITV1
Preview
Spain will go into this game full of confidence having dismantled Croatia last Saturday. First half goals from Alvaro Morata, Fabian Ruiz and Dani Carvajal saw La Roja claim a deserved 3-0 victory.
Italy had to come from behind to beat Albania 2-1 on the same day and the Azzurri will be hopeful of a more complete display, albeit against Luis de la Fuente’s talented array of players.
The two teams met in the semi-finals of Euro 2020 and it was Italy who eventually prevailed on penalties at Wembley following a 1-1 draw after extra-time.
However, Spain have the better recent record going into the fixture, La Roja winning each of the last two meetings in the UEFA Nations League by a 2-1 scoreline.
Odds
After their superb display against Croatia, Spain are favourites to win this match at 2.15, while the Italians are priced at a very tempting 3.71.
Betting Tips
Close encounter
With so many attacking stars on display, fans should be treated to goals on Thursday. Spain’s forward line of Morata, teenage sensation Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams looked frightening against Croatia, while Federico Chiesa was at the peak of his powers in Italy’s win over Albania. Spain to win and both teams to score is at 4.50, while Italy to win and both teams to score is 7.10.
Record breaker
Barcelona starlet Yamal dazzled against Croatia and the 16-year-old deserved a goal for his efforts. The youngest player in European Championship history already looks at home on the international stage and you certainly would not put it past him to become the youngest scorer in the tournament’s history against Italy. Yamal to find the back of the net at any point in the match is 4.00.
Bet Builder
Morata scored his seventh goal at European Championships against Croatia and Spain will hope their skipper shakes off injury to play against Italy. If he does, the Atletico Madrid striker can form part of an intriguing Bet Builder. Morata to score, Spain to win and over 2.5 goals in the match is 5.50.
*Odds are subject to change
Spain Team News
Predicted XI (4-3-3): Simon, Carvajal, Le Normand, Nacho, Cucurella, Rodri, Pedri, Ruiz, Yamal, Morata, Williams
Italy Team News
Predicted XI (4-3-3): Donnarumma, Di Lorenzo, Bastoni, Calafiori, Dimarco, Jorginho, Barella, Fratessi, Chiesa, Scamacca, Pellegrini
Score Prediction
Spain 2-1 Italy
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