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Euro 2024: Switzerland vs. Italy odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Switzerland vs. Italy odds and lines, with Euro 2024 expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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Switzerland battles Italy in the Round of 16 of Euro 2024 from Olympiastadion Berlin Saturday. Kickoff is set for noon ET (FS1). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Switzerland vs. Italy odds, and make our best Euro 2024 bets, picks and predictions.

Italy, the nation that hoisted the Euro 2020 trophy, beat Albania 2-1 to open up its tournament play. Italy then lost 1-0 to Spain June 20 and drew Croatia 1-1 Monday. Italy is led by M Jorginho, who has been a staple of the Chelsea midfield for years. Italy, which went 3-1-0 (wins, draws, losses) through its four 2024 friendlies, finished 2nd in a difficult Group B. Italy is 10th in the FIFA World Rankings.

Switzerland is ranked 19th. It finished 2nd in Group A, ending with 5 goals for and 3 against. It opened up its Euro 2024 play with a 3-1 win over Hungary. It then drew both Scotland and Germany 1-1. The main man leading the charge is M Granit Xhaka, who played for Bayer Leverkusen, the Bundesliga winner this past season. Switzerland was 2-2-0 in its four 2024 games prior to the tournament.

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Switzerland vs. Italy odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 4:34 a.m. ET.

Moneyline: Switzerland +230 (bet $100 to win $230) | Italy +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Draw +180 (bet $100 to win $180)
Over/Under: 1.5 (O: -182 | U: +148)

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Switzerland vs. Italy picks and predictions

Prediction

Italy 1, Switzerland 1

Moneyline (ML)

BET DRAW (+180).

The best play in this match is a full-time draw. Both teams played up to the level of their competition in the group stage and also down to the level of their competition.

Both sides play at a similar pace and have technical excellence in the midfield which should result in few unbalanced counterattacks. Switzerland has drawn 3 of its last 4 games and 4 of its last 7. Italy has drawn 3 of its last 8 and 2 of its last 5.

Considering those trends, expecting overtime is the best play here. BACK DRAW (+180).

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Over/Under (O/U)

PASS.

There’s really not a great play here given the odds for Over 1.5 (-182) and for Under 2.5 (-220).

Neither of those are playable. The preferred total play is Under 1.5 goals at +148, but the Draw (+180) at 1-1 is the better option. Given neither side really performed well against the top-finishing nation in their respective group (Germany in Group A and Spain in Group B), there’s little hope that this is going to be a goal-filled match.

In those 2 matches (Switzerland vs. Germany and Italy vs. Spain), the side competing in this match had 3 or fewer shots on frame.

Switzerland and Italy both scored just 2 goals in 1 game against a team that did not advance. Neither has a potent offensive 9 to be that finishing touch. Both can possess and can play to the level of their competition. Without that dynamic finisher, expect limited goal scoring.

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Euro 2024: Croatia vs. Italy odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Croatia vs. Italy odds and lines, with Euro 2024 expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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Croatia (0 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss) battles Italy (1-0-1) in the 3rd matchday of Euro 2024 from Red Bull Arena Leipzig Monday. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Croatia vs. Italy odds, and make our best Euro 2024 bets, picks and predictions.

Italy, the nation that hoisted the Euro 2020 trophy, beat Albania 2-1 to open up its tournament play and then lost 1-0 to Spain Thursday. In the loss, Italy had 8 fewer shots on goal and 16 fewer shots. Italy is led by M Jorginho, who has been a staple of the Chelsea midfield for years. Italy went 3-1-0 through its four 2024 friendlies, drawing 0-0 to Turkey in the only game it didn’t win.

Croatia was throttled by Spain to kick off the tournament, losing 3-0. It did hold Spain scoreless in the second half though. Croatia then drew Albania 2-2 Wednesday. It ended with 22 shots and 10 on frame, 7 and 3 more than its opponent, respectively. Croatia’s main weapon is 38-year-old M Luka Modric, who just finished another season at Real Madrid. Croatia won all 4 of its matches leading up to the event.

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Croatia vs. Italy odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Sunday at 4:30 p.m. ET.

Moneyline: Croatia +210 (bet $100 to win $210) | Italy +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Draw +210 (bet $100 to win $210)
Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -102 | U: -120)

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Croatia vs. Italy picks and predictions

Prediction

Italy 2, Croatia 2

Moneyline (ML)

BET DRAW (+210).

Italy and Croatia both play a similar style with several technically sound players. Italy has drawn 2 of its last 6 games and has had 5 of those 6 end within 1 goal. Those 6 included matches against Bosnia and Spain with both matches ending 1-0 despite drastically different levels in Italy’s opponents. Italy plays to level of its competition.

While Croatia was dominated by Spain, it did perform better against Albania despite ending with just 1 point. Also, of note, it did end with 5 more shots than Spain, just not converting despite having the same shots on frame. Although it has just 1 point through 2 games, Croatia is a competent side that should hang with Italy well.

BACK DRAW (+210).

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Over/Under (O/U)

BET OVER 2.5 (-102).

Croatia needs to play like it needs a win, because, to advance, it does. A draw, more than likely, won’t cut it, and that may mean it plays a more aggressive style Monday. Croatia has tallied 11 goals in its last 5 matches and has gone Over this total in both Euro games.

Italy has scored in 4 of its last 6 games and has scored at least 2 goals in 2 of its last 5. Croatia’s defense has been more giving than Spain’s which should help Italy’s attack find the holes and get more opportunities.

Expect goals and BACK OVER 2.5 (-102).

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Euro 2024: Spain vs. Italy odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Spain vs. Italy odds and lines, with Euro 2024 expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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Spain battles Italy in the 2nd matchday of Euro 2024 from Veltins-Arena in Germany Thursday. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Spain vs. Italy odds, and make our best Euro 2024 bets, picks and predictions.

Spain was a favorite in its 1st match against Croatia, but it wasn’t expected to come away from that battle with a 3-0 victory. Despite having 46% possession and 5 fewer shots, Spain made the most of its efforts. Spain is led by an ultra-talented midfield of Rodri, Pedri, and Fabián Ruiz. It sits 8th in the FIFA World Rankings and was 2-1-1 in its 4 friendlies prior to Euro 2024.

Italy, the nation that reigned supreme in the last Euro which technically took place in 2021, also came out on top in its 1st action, beating Albania 2-1 despite allowing a 1st-minute goal. It was a sizable favorite and ended with 9 more shots and 4 more on frame, also ceasing 69% of the possession. Italy has a slew of talented players, but is mainly run through Chelsea M Jorginho.

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Spain vs. Italy odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Wednesday at 11:08 p.m. ET.

Moneyline: Spain +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Italy +270 (bet $100 to win $270) | Draw +210 (bet $100 to win $210)
Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +134 | U: -162)

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Spain vs. Italy picks and predictions

Prediction

Spain 2, Italy 1

Moneyline (ML)

BET SPAIN (+115).

Spain put on a dominant performance Saturday which was more about its younger generation taking over and less about Croatia’s struggles to possess. Spain has won 3 straight games in total and has tallied 13 goals in those. It won at least its last 6 EURO qualifiers and beat Italy 2-1 in the Nations League semifinal on June 15, 2023.

Italy, in its last 5 qualifiers, drew North Macedonia and Ukraine along with losing to England. In its 2 friendlies leading up to Euro, Italy drew Turkey 0-0 and beat Bosnia 1-0, 2 unimpressive efforts. It almost lost to Albania in its opener as well.

Considering those trends and for the value here, take SPAIN (+115).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET OVER 2.5 (+134).

Both teams scored earlier and often in their 1st match. Italy put in 2 goals in the first 20 minutes while Spain tallied all 3 in the 1st half. Italy has scored at least 2 goals in 3 of its last 5 international matches.

Meanwhile, Spain has tallied at least 3 goals in 4 straight games and in 6 of its last 7. It has a strong veteran forward in Alvaro Morata, who netted a goal in the 1st match for Spain.

Considering the success both sides had offensively, back OVER 2.5 (+134).

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2023 Women’s World Cup: South Africa vs. Italy odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s South Africa vs. Italy odds and lines, with Women’s World Cup soccer expert picks, predictions and best bets.

In a Group G matchup, South Africa (0-1-1) and Italy (1-0-1) meet Wednesday in the 2023 Women’s World Cup at Wellington Regional Stadium in New Zealand. Kickoff is scheduled for 3 a.m. ET (FS1). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the South Africa vs. Italy odds, and make our best Women’s World Cup bets, picks and predictions.

South Africa suffered a 2-1 setback against Sweden in the opener on July 23 and played to a 2-2 draw against Argentina Thursday. With a win and a little help, South Africa can play its way into the Round of 16.

Italy was thrashed 5-0 by Sweden last time out, splashing cold water on last Monday’s 1-0 victory over Argentina. The Azzurri have an ugly minus-4 goal differential, so it basically loses any tiebreaker. As such, a draw would likely not cut it if Argentina were to upend Sweden.

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South Africa vs. Italy odds

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Moneyline: South Africa +375 (bet $100 to win $375) | Italy -150 (bet $150 to win $100) | Draw +280 (Bet $100 to win $280)
Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -120 | U: -120)

South Africa vs. Italy picks and predictions

Prediction

Italy 2, South Africa 1

Moneyline (ML)

ITALY (-150) will need all hands on deck as it looks to recover from a 5-0 beating from Sweden. It cannot rely upon a draw to get through to the Round of 16 based on an ugly goal differential, so it will be pushing hard on offense trying to break through and South Africa hasn’t offered much resistance to date, conceding 4 goals through 2 matches.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 2.5 GOALS (-120) will cost you a little extra, but it’s the best play on the board. The Over-Under has split across 2 games to date for Italy while the Over has cashed in both fixtures for South Africa.

I like ITALY TO WIN AND BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE (+240) for a chance to more than double up, too. In addition, play the “multiple correct score” prop, considering ITALY 2:1, 3:1 OR 4:1 (+350) for a shot at multiplying your initial wager by 3 1/2 times.

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2023 Women’s World Cup: Sweden vs. Italy odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Sweden vs. Italy odds and lines, with Women’s World Cup soccer expert picks, predictions and best bets.

In a Group G matchup, Sweden (1-0-0 / W-D-L) and Italy (1-0-0) meet Saturday in the 2023 Women’s World Cup at Wellington Regional Stadium in New Zealand. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 a.m. ET (FS1). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Sweden vs. Italy odds, and make our best Women’s World Cup bets, picks and predictions.

Sweden survived a scare from South Africa 2-1 in the opening match of Group G play in a damp night in Wellington last Sunday. The heavily-favored Swedes fell behind 10 at the 48′ mark, but Fridolina Rolfo answered at 65′, and Amanda Ilestedt scored at the 90′ point to help Sweden escape an embarrassing result.

Italy eased by Argentina 1-0 in a defensive battle, with Cristiana Girelli coming up with the heroics at 87′ to give Azzurri 3 points instead of just the 1 for a draw. Italy posted 4 shots on goal, to just 2 for Argentina, while it led the possession battle by a slim 53%-47% margin.

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Sweden vs. Italy odds

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Moneyline: Sweden -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Italy +320 (bet $100 to win $320) | Draw +210
Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +135 | U: -190)

Sweden vs. Italy picks and predictions

Prediction

Italy 1, Sweden 1

Moneyline (ML)

I’m all-in on the DRAW (+210) for an opportunity to multiply the initial wager by 2.1 times.

Sweden was lucky to escape the opening match against a South African side it should have curb-stomped, while Italy scored late to avoid a draw against Argentina. In this matchup between table-toppers and group favorites, we should see both clubs play it rather close to the vest with very few chances taken.

Over/Under (O/U)

First off, I like NO (+138): GOAL TO BE SCORED 1ST HALF. I think we’ll get a rather boring first 45, as neither team wants to take a lot of chances, potentially giving the opposition a chance the other way.

As a result, I like 2ND HALF: HALF WITH MOST GOALS (+120) at plus-money, as we get a small, late flurry goals for the eventual draw.

And in case you were wondering, playing 1:1 (+550) CORRECT SCORE will help you multiply your initial wager by 5.5 times. It’s worth a roll of the dice. A 0:0 (+600) CORRECT SCORE is also worth a look. Sure, if the match ends 0-0 or 1-1, you would lose one end, but you’d still be well ahead.

If you’re a little more conservative and willing to play the juice, UNDER 2.5 GOALS (-190) is a slam-dunk play as far as I am concerned.

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2023 Women’s World Cup: Italy vs. Argentina odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Italy vs. Argentina odds and lines, with Women’s World Cup soccer expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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Italy and Argentina battle in the 1st action for both nations in the 2023 Women’s World Cup on Monday. Kickoff in the Group G matchup from Eden Park is set for 1 a.m. ET (FS1). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Italy vs. Argetina odds, and make our best Women’s World Cup bets, picks and predictions.

Italy is bringing a squad with little experience as it has just 3 players with 25-plus caps on the roster. Over the last 12 months, Italy has won 5 of 11 matches, losing 5 with 1 draw. Italy has won 3 of its last 4 matches, beating New Zealand 1-0 in a friendly on July 14. It qualified by being the UEFA Group G winner.

Argentina qualified by being the 3rd-place winner in the 2022 Copa America Femenina. It has won 5 of 6 games in 2023, beating New Zealand 1-0 and 2-0 in February. It did lose 7-0 to Spain and 2-0 to Canada in late 2022. Argentina ranks 28th in the FIFA Women’s World Rankings with Italy sitting 16th.

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Italy vs. Argentina odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Sunday at 1:58 p.m. ET.

Moneyline: Italy -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | Argentina +425 (bet $100 to win $425) | Draw +250 (bet $100 to win $250)
Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +130 | U: -175)

Italy vs. Argentina picks and predictions

Prediction

Italy 1, Argentina 0

Moneyline (ML)

PASS.

Argentina hasn’t played well against good competition over the last few years, but it did beat New Zealand twice. Italy has more talent and is a higher-ranked side, but isn’t worth a play at (-145).

I would take BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE – NO (-140).

A team has been held scoreless in 2 straight games for Italy and in 5 of 6 for Argentina in 2023. Both have good defenses and haven’t consistently scored in the attack.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 2.5 (-175).

Piggybacking off that prediction, the Under is a good play here, though a bit costly. Italy has gone Under this total in 5 of its last 9 matches, and Argentina has gone Under in 4 of its last 6.

The 1st 4 games of this tournament went Under this total, and the only games to go north of it in the 1st 2 days were between a top-10 side and a nation outside of the top 30 in FIFA’s rankings (Spain beat Costa Rica 3-0 and USA beat Vietnam 3-0).

Both of these teams are in the top 30 and should be able to limit opportunities. Take the UNDER 2.5 (-175).

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Spain vs. Italy odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Spain vs. Italy odds and lines, with expert Nations League picks, predictions and best bets.

Spain battles Italy in the UEFA Nations League semifinal Thursday. Kickoff from De Grolsch Veste in Enschede, Netherlands, is set for 2:45 p.m. ET. Below, we preview BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Spain vs. Italy odds, and make our best soccer bets, picks and predictions.

The winner of this battle will face Croatia, which beat the Netherlands 4-2 Wednesday in the other semifinal, on Sunday at 2:45 p.m. ET.

Spain beat Portugal 1-0 to make the Nations League final 4. It went 2-0-2 (2 draws) in the group stage matches. Between these 2 sets of matches was the World Cup, in which it was bounced by Morocco in penalty kicks. Spain will likely be led by F Alvaro Morata with Barcelona star M Gavi also in the mix.

Italy failed to qualify for the World Cup, but made these semifinals on the back of a 2-0 win over Hungary. It also took down England 1-0. Italy was 1-1-2 in the group stage matches for the Nations League. It will likely be led in the attack by Tigre F Mateo Retegui. M Marco Verratti and M Jorginho will make up the crux of the Italian roster.

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Spain vs. Italy odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:15 a.m. ET.

Moneyline: Spain +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Italy +230 (bet $100 to win $230) | Draw +230
Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +125 | U: -175)

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Spain vs. Italy picks and predictions

Prediction

Spain 2, Italy 1

Moneyline (ML)

BET SPAIN (+125).

Of course, the favorite is the easy route to take here, but the talent is just unmatched. The combination of Gavi and M Rodri along with D Carvajal should present quite a challenge for Italy.

Also, Spain was far better in the group stage and also faired well at the World Cup. The new wave of Italian football hasn’t quite proven itself and took down a Hungary side to reach this point.

With a 5-2 defeat to Germany in the group stage, Italy may struggle against a technically sound Spanish side. Back SPAIN (+125).

Over/Under (O/U)

LEAN OVER 2.5 (+125).

Italy scored in both of its previous matches in the UEFA Champions League and has been held scoreless in just 1 of 6 games. It allowed 7 goals in 4 group stage matches though. Both teams have terrific midfield players which should help transition into opportunities as well.

Spain went Over this total in 2 of 4 World Cup matches and in 1 of 2 of the September Nations League matches. The firepower is there, and for a small unit, play the OVER 2.5 (+125).

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Germany vs. Italy UEFA Nations League odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Germany vs. Italy odds and lines, with UEFA Nations League picks and predictions.

Germany (0 wins, 0 losses, 3 draws) welcomes Italy (1-0-2) to Borussia-Park in Mönchengladbach Monday. Kickoff for the 4th of 6 group stage games is set for 2:45 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the Germany vs. Italy odds and lines, and make our best UEFA Nations League bets, picks and predictions.

The 2 global soccer powerhouses will highlight just a handful of premier games in this round of the group stage. The teams played to a 1-1 draw June 4.

Wildly enough, every one of Germany’s 3 group stage matches has resulted in a 1-1 draw. Italy, the No. 6 team in FIFA’s rankings, has drawn twice — 1-1 against Germany and 0-0 against England. They beat Hungary 2-1.

Having made global news when they were bounced from World Cup qualifying, this will be the top training ground for a new wave of Italian talent. They’re led by 25-year-old Roma M Lorenzo Pellegrini, who has 2 of the team’s 3 goals in the UEFA Nations League.

As for Germany, FIFA’s 12th-ranked team, they’re going to be a big-time contender in the 2022 Qatar World Cup. A combination of M Thomas Müller and F Kai Havertz lead the attack while GK Manuel Neuer anchors the backline.

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Germany vs. Italy odds, lines, picks and predictions

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:12 a.m. ET.

Money line: Germany -133 (bet $133 to win $100) | Italy +360 (bet $100 to win $360) | Draw +280
Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -103 | U: -117)

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Prediction

Germany 1, Italy 0

Money line (ML)

BET GERMANY -133.

Germany has an extremely talented side with many big-name European talents taking the pitch. While Germany didn’t come out on top against Italy in the 1st meeting, it did have double the shots on target and also had 68% of the possession in that battle.

Most of the time, a team with those splits will win, and with this match in Germany, the home side should have the edge.

While they did play on Saturday, Man City M İlkay Gündoğan and Muller both didn’t start, so they should be rested enough to play the bulk of the game against Italy.

Italy has just 11 shots on target through 3 games. Given their lack of consistent attempts, I’d back Germany to come out on top as they should have in the 1st matchup.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 2.5 (-117).

Italy has seen 5 goals netted between it and its opponent. Germany can barely top that with 6. The only game between the 2 teams that would have gone over this total is Italy’s 2-1 win over Austria.

As noted as well, Italy hasn’t had a powerful attack. They do not have a player in the Nations League that has more than 10 goals. It’s an extremely inexperienced side.

Germany has only scored 3 goals in 3 games, so their attack hasn’t erupted like many expected. Germany has had 11 shots on target in 28 attempts, so they have struggled to put it on the frame.

Both teams have had issues in the Nations League, and I expect their current form to yield a low-scoring affair.

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England vs. Italy odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s England vs. Italy odds and lines, with Champions League picks and predictions.

England (0 wins, 1 loss, 1 draw) welcomes Italy (1-1-0) to Molineux Stadium in Wolverhampton, England Saturday. Kickoff for the 3rd of 6 group stage games is set for 2:45 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the England vs. Italy odds and lines, and make our best UEFA Nations League bets, picks and predictions.

The two global soccer powerhouses will highlight just a handful of premier games in the 3rd round of the group stage. Italy failed to qualify for the 2022 Qatar World Cup but still sits 6th on FIFA’s men’s rankings.

Italy is led by M Nicolò Barella, who scored the winning goal against Hungary in a 2-1 Tuesday. Italy drew Germany 1-1 in its 1st game (June 4).

England sit 5th in the world and will play in a group with Iran, USA, and Wales in the November World Cup.

England is led by F Harry Kane but has struggled in Nations League play. Chelsea M Mason Mount and Manchester City F Raheem Sterling help highlight the elite English attack.

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England vs. Italy odds, lines, picks and predictions

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:37 a.m. ET.

Money line: England -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Italy +330 (bet $100 to win $330) | Draw +230
Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +122 | U: -150)

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Prediction

Italy 1, England 1

Money line (ML)

LEAN DRAW (+230).

While I like the draw in this match, I also wouldn’t mind combining the draw and Italy to win at -122.

The home side is the far favorite, but England hasn’t played like it as of late. England lost to Hungary 1-0 by a penalty June 4 and only drew Germany 1-1 Tuesday because of a penalty.

England had fewer shots than Hungary and was out possessed by Germany 63% to 37%. England just hasn’t shown much despite being one of the better teams in the world.

Italy, on the other hand, doesn’t have a World Cup to play for. This is it. Italy has many young, up-and-coming prospects that have already started to show promise.

I expect Italy, as it has proven, to keep this game competitive.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 2.5 (-150).

This is by far the best bet in this match. It’s worth the extra bit of juice. England’s first 2 games saw scores of 1-0 and 1-1 – with 2 of the 3 goals being penalty kicks.

Italy’s first 2 games were 1-1 and 2-1, but the lone Hungary goal in the 2-1 loss to Italy was an own goal.

The Nations League games just haven’t been high scoring, and I wouldn’t bank that this one is either.

Also, as mentioned Italy has a young team and doesn’t have a player on its current roster that has more than 10 goals and no player has more than 50 caps.

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Euro 2020 Final prop bet odds, picks and predictions

Previewing Sunday’s Euro 2020 Final between England and Italy, with prop bet odds, picks, tips, predictions and best bets.

After numerous nail-biting matches, the Euro 2020 Final is finally here. It’ll be England and Italy taking the pitch at 3 p.m. ET Sunday. The match takes place at Wembley Stadium in London, England. Below, we preview the 5 best Euro 2020 Final prop bets and make our best Euro 2020 picks and predictions.

England is coming in having defeated Denmark 2-1 via a controversial penalty kick decision in extra time. Italy took down Spain 4-2 in penalty kicks.

Both sides look to their defense to guide them. It’s been a dominant defensive display as England has given up just 1 goal in the tournament while Italy has allowed just 3.

Also see: England vs. Italy odds, picks and prediction

England vs. Italy Euro 2020 Final: Best Bets

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Both teams to score (+115)

While the defenses have been strong, both England and Italy have managed to put goals on the board.

England had just 2 goals through three Group Stage matches, but its offense has come alive in the knockout rounds to score 8 goals in three matches.

Harry Kane, Raheem Sterling, and the comeback of Mason Mount have created a nice three-headed monster.

On the other side of the pitch, Ciro Immobile and Lorenzo Insigne have played well of late and Italy has scored 12 goals in the tournament. Expect both teams to score at least once.

Harry Kane to score 2 or more goals (+900)

Let’s note – Kane is England’s option from the spot. It’s worth betting at this great value that he gets one of his own and then maybe Sterling can draw another penalty.

Kane has scored four times in the last three matches, and he’ll be a lethal threat for the home side. Expect Kane to get at least one and the 9-1 odds make it worthwhile to bet him to score twice or more.

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Score at half 0-0 (+115)

As I predicted earlier in the week, I think both teams score, but I also find the value in betting +115 for the final score at half to be 0-0.

Eight of Italy’s 12 goals in Euro 2020 were scored in the second half or in extra time, and seven of England’s 10 goals have come in the second half or extra time.

This game should come alive in the second half, but a slow first 45 minutes wouldn’t be shocking. With both strong, experienced backlines, expect a slow-churning first half.

Jorginho to get a yellow (+400)

Italian center-mid Jorginho has committed six fouls so far this tournament.

While none of them have been worthy of a yellow card, in a game likely to favor the home side, it wouldn’t be shocking to see the normally-composed mid get risky with his challenges.

He had two yellow cards in 28 appearances with Chelsea this past season, and he had 10 yellow cards in 31 appearances the season prior. At +400 value, this prop offers solid odds, especially considering how the game could be officiated.

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Sterling to have Over 1.5 shots on target (+140)

Sterling used his speed to draw a penalty last match, and he should use it again to his advantage. Likely to play the entire game, Sterling is England’s best option on the edge.

Sterling has 8 shots on target so far this tournament and can be expected to be ultra-aggressive with his touches at home in the final. He’s been the best attacking option for England, and he should make his presence felt in this match.

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