Italy VS Spain
UEFA European Championship---
Match Time:7/7/2021 03:00 Wednesday GMT + 8
[Match Preview]
Spain are undefeated in their last 12 matches. Despite having high possession and more shots, they had to beat Switzerland by penalty after regulation time in the quarter-finals. Italy beat Belgium 2-1 in the last match, in which Nicolo Barella and Insigne made it 2-0 before half time and they defended in the closing stages.
[H2H Record]
Italy has only beaten Spain twice in their last 14 meetings in all competitions. The previous meeting between them was in 2017 and ended in a 3-0 big victory for Spain.
[Italy Start XI]
Di Lorenzo, Bonucci, Chiellini, Emerson are 4 defenders cause Florenzi was in injury. Italy's solid defense is a big reason for their success in Euro 2020. Midfielders are Barella, Jorginho, Verratti. Jorginho is the key to Italy's domination on the ball and how they control the tempo of the game. Forwards are Chiesa, Immobile, Insigne. I speak highly of Insigne cause when he is in left he typically often tries to cut inside and curl shots at the goal with his dominant right foot.
[Spain Start XI]
Sergio Busquets continue in defensive midfield. Cesar Azpilicueta is the best choice at right back. Pedri's job in midfield maybe is the weakness. His touches and movement are good but lack experience. Spain forwards Morata and Moreno have failed to make the most of their chances and Ferran Torres has been active down the right.
[Betting Tips]
Italy hold a slight upper hand going into this knock-out fixture cause Mancini seems to have found the best style for this team. Spain always win in extra time or by penalty after regulation. "1" is my option.