Three-time UEFA Euro champions Spain will clash with two-time champions Italy in Euro 2024 Group B second round of matches on Thursday. It promises to be a thriller as the two teams renew rivalries. Who will win the match?
Follow our Spain vs Italy match betting tips for Kenya sport fans to place winning bets and monetize your passion. In this article, you will learn key stats, past results, team strengths, and other key indicators, including suggested predictions for an informed wagering on the match.
Spain vs Italy Match Details
General
Details
- Date: 20/06/2024
- Time: 20:00h
- Stadium: Veltins-Arena
- Where to watch: SportyTV Nigeria and Supersport South Africa
- Ticket info: 27,697.29Ksh to 83,091.87Ksh.
Spain Lineup
(Predicted)
- Unai Simon
- Marc Cucurella
- Robin Le Normand
- Nacho
- Dani Carvajal
- Fabian Ruiz
- Rodri
- Pedri
- Nico Williams
- Alvaro Morata
- Lamine Yamal
Italy Lineup
(Predicted)
- Gianluigi Donnarumma
- Giovanni Di Lorenzo
- Riccardo Calafiori
- Alessandro Bastoni
- Federico Dimarco
- Nicolo Barella
- Jorginho
- Davide Frattesi
- Lorenzo Pellegrini
- Federico Chiesa
- Gianluca Scamacca.
Online Sports Bettings in Kenya for this Match
Spain vs Italy Head to Head to Analysis
The Spain vs Italy match is going to be a European classic for football lovers. The two teams boast heroic records in the tournament and are among the best teams in the continent. La Roja are making their 12th appearance in the competition and are one of the only two teams that have won the tournament three times alongside Germany.
The 2010 World Cup winners first made their appearance in the continental showpiece in 1964 and won it on their maiden appearance. Like their opponents, Italy won the tournament on their maiden appearance in 1968. The current edition is their 10th appearance in the tournament. In their nine Euro campaigns.
The rollercoaster Group B matchup on Thursday will be the 42nd time the two sides have locked horns with La Roja coming out top with 13 wins against Gli Azzurri’s 11 wins. 16 of the encounters have ended in a draw. 91 goals have been scored In the 41 encounters, with Italy scoring 46 goals – a goal better than their Spanish counterparts, who have hurled in 45 goals. 8 of the 41 clashes have been in the European Championship with Italy winning twice, losing twice, and drawing 4 times.
Key Factors Influencing The Match
Before we dive into our Spain vs Italy match betting tips for our Kenya sports fans, let’s take a look at factors that will influence this match below;
FIFA ranking
This offers spatial clues to the likely texture – difficulty – and outcome of the match. FIFA ranks men’s national teams based on their performances in international matches. The two teams will be heading into the match on a competitive standing on the global performance scale. Spain occupy 8th place on the ranking with 1727.5 points while Italy are 9th with 1724.6 points. Their proximity on the rankings shows that the match will be competitive.
Past results
Before wagering on your Spain vs Italy football predictions, it is crucial to look up the past results to see how the two teams fare. It provides a casual framework to assess and analyze possible outcomes in the match. Spain vs Italy match is one of the renowned European rivalries.
Famously dubbed as ‘The Mediterranean Derby,’ it is usually a rollercoaster when the two sides renew rivalries. The last results have pointed to a tight and competitive clash that has churned out an almost equal number of wins and goals. They have shared two wins apiece in their past four meetings in the UEFA European Championship. The Thursday clash will be a tie-breaker.
Style of play
Luis de la played his usual flexible 4-3-3 attacking formation against Croatia. Attacking wing-backs, Dani Carvajal and Marc Cucurella manned the right-back and left-back role, respectively. During La Roja’s offensive, they pull high up the field to mount pressure on the opponents’ defence.
While it frequently exposed their backline to pluckable loopholes, Nacho and Le Normand were equal to the task of keeping the opponents at bare. Also, Carvajal and Cucurella will quickly drop back to their traditional roles when the team is under pressure. Luis de la Fuente is likely to stick to the trademark tactics against the Italians. Italy boss and former Napoli manager Luciano Spalleti plays a similar 4-3-3 attacking formation with the likes of Dimarco and Di Lorenzo used more as attacking bulwarks against opponents.
Team quality
Like other fixtures, Spain vs Italy match will be largely determined by the depth of quality in the ranks of the two teams. While Italy cannot be underrated, Spain boast a more energetic and talented squad than their Italian counterparts. La Roja brought that to bear in their Group B opener against 2023 UEFA Nations League final opponents Croatia.
With a good blend of youth and experience, the three-time champions steamrollered to a thumping 3-0 victory over the 2022 World Cup bronze medalists. On the other hand, Gli Azzurri survived Albania’s early scare to scrape to a narrow 2-1 win in their opening fixture.
Betting Tips
Having analyzed the match and taking stock of possible outcomes, we have compiled our Spain vs Italy match betting tips for Kenya sports fans. Check below for a proven guide to your Spain vs Italy football predictions;
Betting Odds
Bookmakers’ Spain vs Italy football predictions tend to give La Roja a slight advantage to win. The odds vary across different sports and football betting sites.
Generally, ‘Spain to win’ varies between 2.21 to 2.23. Draw odds vary from 3.37 to 3.39. Some bookmakers offer as much as 3.40. ‘Italy to win’ odds are between 3.78 to 3.80.
Final Thoughts on the Match
Spain vs Italy Euro 2024 Group B match is a European football classic every Kenya sports fan will not want to miss. As you share in the thrill of the anticipated roller coaster on Thursday, follow our match betting tips for Kenya sports fans to place winning bets and monetize your passion.
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