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Horse Racing Euro 2021 Italy vs Wales Bet Builder Tips
Top spot in Group A is on the line as Italy host Wales in Rome. Roberto Mancini’s will top the group with anything other than a defeat here. The Welsh need to avoid defeat to guarantee a place in the knockout stage.
| ITALY vs WALES Odds | ODDS | PROBABILITY |
|---|---|---|
| ITALY Win | 1.45 | 69.0% |
| Draw | 4.10 | 24.40% |
| WALES Win | 8.50 | 11.80% |
Odds from bet365 at 16:00 on 18 June 2021. Odds may now differ
It’s been an enjoyable tournament for both of these sides. Italy have racked up a couple of convincing 3-0 to take a commanding lead at the top of Group A. Everything is clicking for Roberto Mancini’s men. The defence remains solid and the midfield is creating chances for the forwards to take.
Ciro Immobile and Manuel Locatelli have grabbed two goals each in what has been a fine start. Italy clinched qualification with the 3-0 win against Switzerland on Wednesday. Now they aim for top spot and the easier draw that should come with it. The winners of Group A will face the runners-up in Group C.
Wales’ place in the next round isn’t guaranteed. Rob Page’s side beat Turkey 2-0 on Wednesday to go second in the group. The Swiss still have a chance of toppling the Welsh and taking that guaranteed spot. Switzerland need to win and for Wales to lose with a five-goal swing to finish second in Group A.
But that won’t be an issue if Wales get something from this match. It’s the first time they’ve played Italy in a major competition but they have met before. If we learn something from their previous meetings it’s to expect a winner. None of their nine previous meetings have been drawn.
Italy and Wales haven’t faced off for 18 years. They were in the same group for Euro 2004 qualifying. Italy won 4-0 in Milan but Wales secured a shock 2-1 victory in Cardiff.
A similar result would suit Wales here but they’re far from the favourites. Rob Page’s men are 8.50 to secure a shock win in Rome. It’s 4.10 for the sides to draw and Italy are at 1.45 to secure the maximum points.
Italy vs Wales Betting Stats & Facts
- Italy are unbeaten in their last 29 matches in all competitions. Avoid defeat here and they’ll equal their all-time unbeaten run that they set in 1939.
- Wales have only lost one of their last 15 competitive matches. That was a 3-1 loss to Belgium in March
- Italy have only ever won all three group stage matches in one previous European Championship. They lost 2-1 to France in the final
- Wales’ Gareth Bale created five big chances in their 2-0 win against Turkey. He is the first player to do that in a European Championship match since Opta started recording the stat in 1980
- Azzurri stopper Gianluigi Donnarrumma would be the youngest goalkeeper to keep three consecutive clean sheets at the European Championships if he keeps another one here
Italy vs Wales Bet Builder Tips
- Italy to Win to Nil
- Ciro Immobile to Score First for Italy
- Under 3 Cards in the Match for Both Teams Combined
Italy vs Wales Bet Builder is available on bet365 at odds of 15.0.
Odds from bet365 at 21:00 on 19 June 2021. Odds may now differ
Italy should win this match. Roberto Mancini may utilise some squad rotation but expect most of their star performers to play. The Azzurri have enough in reserve to rest players without losing quality. Ciro Immobile is enjoying a fine tournament and looks a good bet to score. Wales struggle for goals at times and that will only be more difficult against this Italian defence.
It’s worth backing under 3 cards for the match. The man with the whistle is Ovidiu Haţegan. He refereed the Slovakia vs Poland match in Group E and only showed two yellow cards – both to midfielder Grzegorz Krychowiak.
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