Italy vs Spain

Italy

2021-07-06

Spain

42.311% Italy

28.239% Draw

29.45% Spain

European Championship this season

Outcome Breakdown

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Draw

Away

53% Prediction hit rate

66.67% Wins

57% Both teams score

12% Goal less games

2.29 Avg goals

Preview: Italy vs Spain

In a thrilling UEFA Euro 2020 semi-final clash, Italy, riding high on a 32-game unbeaten streak, faces Spain, formidable in their own unbeaten run, at Wembley Stadium on Tuesday night.

Italy

Italy defeated Belgium on Friday, the 2nd of July at Allianz Arena, Munich, to set up this semi-final fixture against La Roja. Kevin De Bruyne had tested Donnarumma earlier with a vicious shot before Romelu Lukaku forced a save out of the 22-year-old Italian goalkeeper, who remains without a club after his contract with AC Milan ran out on the 30th of June.

Minutes later, a venomous shot from Nicolo Barella (31') handed the Italians the lead. The Azzurri struck again, extending their lead with a stunning 20-yard curling shot from Lorenzo Insigne (44').

A minute later, they saw their two-goal lead cut down to one after giving away a penalty. Romelu Lukaku (45' P) wasted no time in sending the outstanding Italian goalkeeper the wrong way, halving the deficit at the stroke of half-time.

However, both sides – most notably, Belgium – failed to convert any more despite having several clear-cut chances. The 2-1 win saw Italy extend their unbeaten record run to 32 games across all competitions, leaving them with a sextuple of victories: WWWWWW.

Known for the 4—3—3 formation, Roberto Mancini will likely return with the same shape on Tuesday. Berardi is expected to find his way back into the starting line-up after being dropped to the bench against the Red Devils.

Meanwhile, Leonardo Spinazzola, who tried to outrun his legs in the game against Belgium, will miss this fixture and will be sidelined for months after rupturing an Achilles tendon. Manuel Locatelli, the subject of a €35M bid from Arsenal, was an unused sub against Belgium and is expected to start from the bench once again on Tuesday.

Spain

Spain were held to a 1-1 draw against Switzerland after 120 minutes, leading to a penalty shootout. An own goal by Denis Zakaria in the 8th minute gave Spain an early advantage, but Xherdan Shaqiri equalized in the 68th minute.

Spain gained a numerical advantage in the 77th minute when Remo Freuler received a straight red card for a reckless challenge. Despite being down a man, Switzerland held strong until the end of extra time, forcing penalties where a string of poor kicks from both teams ultimately saw Spain triumph.

On Tuesday, Luis Enrique is likely to employ the attacking 4-3-3 formation that has been prominent throughout the tournament. Alvaro Morata is expected to lead the attack, with Ferran Torres on the right and Pablo Sarabia on the left. However, Sarabia remains doubtful due to an abductor problem and will undergo further tests.

The Red Fury remains unbeaten in six games across all competitions: DDDWWD*.

Team form

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