- Date and Time: Thursday, June 20, 19:00 GMT
- Venue: Veltins-Arena
| Odds via 22bet | |
| Spain vs Italy | Thursday, June 20, 20:00 GMT+1 |
| Spain odds | 2.08 |
| Italy odds | 3.56 |
| Draw | 3.42 |
| Over\Under | Total 1,5: 1.34/2.99 |
Spain vs Italy Team Overview
Spain
Spain started their Group B campaign with an impressive 3-0 win against a strong Croatia side at the Olympiastadion Berlin and are considered the be one of the favorites to win the Euro’s.
Luis de la Fuente’s squad was full of verve and zip as they blew Croatia away and took their first three points as they bid to make it out of the group stage, which has Italy, Croatia, and Albania.
The focus for La Roja will be to keep their style against Italy but bolster their solidity and ensure they do not give away many chances against the Azzurri on Thursday.
| Recent Form (all competitions, most recent first | WWWDL |
| Key Players to Watch | Rodri and Morata |
| Team Strengths | They keep and circulate the ball well, make very fast attacks, and use the rhythm to penetrate defenses and create chances. |
| Team Weaknesses | They are vulnerable to transition attacks when they lose the ball. |
Italy
Italy laid down a marker in an impressive display against a strong Albania side enroute to a 2-1 win that puts them on three points in Group B alongside Spain ahead of their clash on Thursday.
The Azzurri dominated the ball against Albania, linked play well, and defended brilliantly, other than the lapse in defense in the first minute that saw Nedim Bajrami score the quickest goal in the history of the European Championship.
According to UEFA Euro 2024 predictions, Italy will look to retain their intensity, pressing, and defensive shape as they look for the three points that will send them through to the knockout stages.
| Recent Form (all competitions, most recent first) | WWDWW |
| Key Players to Watch | Jorginho and Barella |
| Team Strengths | They can control the midfield and keep the ball; they can also be robust in their pressing and the defensive phase. |
| Team Weaknesses | They are vulnerable in transition attacks or prone to switching off to allow opponents to attack. |
Spain vs Italy Head-to-Head Statistics
Spain and Italy have met 18 times in all competitions. Spain have five wins to Italy’s four wins, with nine matches ending in draws, highlighting how closely matched these sides are.
In their last five meetings, Spain have the edge with three wins, while the other two matches ended in a draw.
| Spain | Draw | Italy |
| 5 | 9 | 4 |
| Statistics | ||
| 19 | Goals | 14 |
| 17 | Yellow cards | 14 |
| 0 | Red cards | 1 |
| Last Matches | ||
| Spain | 2-1 | Italy |
| Italy | 1-2 | Spain |
| Italy | 1-1 | Spain |
| Spain | 3-0 | Italy |
| Italy | 1-1 | Spain |
Spain vs Italy Player Focus
Italy will need to control the midfield area if they are to stand a chance of winning this match. Arsenal’s Jorginho and Inter Milan’s Nicolo Barella will be central to setting the tempo and rhythm of the match.
I think that Jorginho and Barella will help keep and circulate the ball, lead the press to win the ball back when they lose it, and help keep the shape of the Azzurri.
Until tomorrow, everyone 👋 #EURO2024 #Azzurri #VivoAzzurro pic.twitter.com/3dbk7cHy4m
— Italy ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (@Azzurri_En) June 18, 2024
La Roja will need Manchester City’s Rodri to continue being the linchpin in the middle of the pack as they work to dominate the ball and dominate the match. Morata will also lead the line and provide physical presence, movement, and link-up play in the final third.
While Rodri will provide the defensive security and provide the basis for attacks, Atletico Madrid’s Morata will stretch defenses and offer the goal threat that Spain will need to overcome the Azzurri.
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Spain vs Italy Tactical Analysis
Luis de la Fuente will keep the tried and tested 4-3-3 formation. Rodri will be the deep-lying midfielder, with Pedri and Ruiz flanking him and pushing forward to support the attack. Carvajal and Cucurella will push forward from their full-back positions, allowing Spain to create overloads and control matches.
📸 𝗔 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲-𝘂𝗽𝘀?#VamosEspaña | #EURO2024 pic.twitter.com/1h1b8UZqXF
— Spanish Football (@SpainIsFootball) June 18, 2024
The midfield battle will be crucial in this match; Italy will also look to keep three players in midfield to counter the Spanish three and ensure that they will not be overrun by La Roja.
Jorginho, Frattesi, and Barella will press and provide the rhythm of the match as they look to go toe-to-toe against the Spanish.
Spain vs Italy Prediction
- Football pick: Total Over 1.5
- Odds: 1.34 (22Bet)
- Score prediction: Spain 1:1 Italy
Spain and Italy showed in their opening matches that they are in good form and are confident that they can go deep into the tournament.
Our football predictions analysis indicates that the two sides are tactically astute, good at keeping and passing the ball, brilliant on the front foot, and press when they lose the ball. It will be a midfield battle in this anticipated clash of the group stage.
Spain and Italy have also shown a cutting edge in the final third, indicating why they are both capable of scoring.
The two sides will fight to a draw and share the points.
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