Neighbours Clash in the Round of 16 as Switzerland Meet Italy at Euro 2024
Switzerland vs Italy - 29/06/2024
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The bottom half of the draw at Euro 2024 is looking wide open and several teams will fancy their chances of making it to the semi-finals.
The game between Switzerland and Italy will be played on the 29th of June at the Olympiastadion in Berlin. The Swiss finished second in Group A while the Italians finished second in Group B.
Switzerland come into this round of 16 tie on the back of a 1-1 draw with Germany in their final group game.
The Swiss already had 4 points to their name and were almost certainly in the next round but they delivered a strong performance, taking the lead in the 28th minute. Into the second half and Switzerland could not hold out for the win, conceding the equaliser in added time.
The draw with Germany means Switzerland are undefeated in their 7 most recent fixtures in all competitions.
There have been wins over Republic of Ireland and Estonia in friendly matches plus a 3-1 win over Hungary at Euro 2024.
Statistics show Switzerland have seen both teams score in each of their last 4 games in all competitions and in each of their 3 matches at the 2024 European Championship. The Swiss have recorded just a single victory inside 90 minutes in their last 5 European Championship games.
Italy make the trip to the Olympiastadion having picked up a point in their final group match against Croatia.
Italy were not at their best for much of the game and conceded the opening goal in the 55th minute. It appeared the Italians could be about to exit the competition but they scored the equaliser in the 98th minute to finish second in the group.
The draw with Croatia means Italy are undefeated in 8 of their 9 most recent fixtures in all competitions.
There have been wins over Venezuela, Ecuador, and Bosnia in friendlies, North Macedonia in European Championship qualifying, and Albania in their opening match of the tournament itself.
Trends show Italy have seen under 2.5 goals scored in 5 of their last 6 games in all competitions.
They have also seen both teams score in 2 of their 3 matches at Euro 2024. Italy have recorded just a single victory inside 90 minutes from their last 5 European Championship fixtures.
Team news and Switzerland are without suspended fullback Silvan Widmer. Nico Elvedi could be the player to come into the team on the right side.
Italy also have a player suspended and defender Riccardo Calafiori misses out. Gianluca Mancini and Federico Gatti are competing for his place in the starting XI.
Given the recent fixtures involving the teams we could see under 2.5 goals in this game.
However, that does not mean it will finish goalless and our prediction is for the match to end level at 1-1, meaning extra time and the possibility of penalties to decide the winner.
Home team
Away team
Pred
Correct score
Avg. goals
Weather conditions
Coef.
Score
Live
coef.
Eu
226018
X
1 - 1
1.70
28°
3.00
3.25
3.00
2.40
no
no
no
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