We are almost there at the end! After an exciting round of quarter-finals now we have the first match of the next round: Italy vs Spain.
Spain is the first one to get their ticket to this round. Until now in the championship, they didn’t display their real quality. However, the weak power of their opponents worked to their advantage. Last round Switzerland definitely didn’t want to go without a fight and had Spain sweat a lot. In the end, Matadors got the chance to move to the next stage on penalties. Simon did an awesome job saving 2 out of 3 missed penalties of Switzerland. Looks like Spain is indeed getting their grooves back.
On the other hand, the second team to get their ticket was Italy. Their match against Belgium was a total nail-biter. Both teams finished their group as the bests and they were the tournament favorites. However, we saw them in a little bit of an earlier stage and only one of them had to advance. In the match against Belgium, after Bonucci’s goal being ruled out for offside, Italy found the nets again with Barella. And then again with Insigne. Belgium fought hard and found really good chances. But simply Italy’s defensive line was strong and fend off the ball as much as they can.
Last but not least, in 2012, at the Euro finals these two teams had met and Spain took the European title (4-0). At Euro 2016, they met at an earlier stage and Italy became victorious. This definitely will be an important game. Both teams will not stand back and show they are the better ones. Check the latest betting predictions for Italy vs Spain by our tipster team below and make sure to get all the information before you register for the best betting platform to place your bets with the highest odds.
Now, BET-IBC’s Tipster Team presents the latest betting predictions:
Duarte: Italy is in a great moment in terms of quality of play and they are a very united, motivated, and confident team. I see a lot of value on the Italian side.
Kvasir: I’m expecting a tight match here and a good spectacle. I’m going with a half-time selection for this one since both teams come from very close matches.
Tipster BetF: After Italy’s superb performance against Belgium, it is clear the Italians are not going to stop now. Spain underperformed against Switzerland. They failed to score even after the Swiss were reduced to 10 men in the 77th minute. Italy will win and not concede.
Salahsyh: Italy started very strong against Belgium leading at the break. I expect them to do so here against the Spanish side. However, Spain is strong and after Italy getting a goal, I expect them to defend. Spain could score in the second half.
The TrollmanSha: Italy after a good win against Belgium is in good shape and motivated. They played well and I don’t see them losing here, a draw is not impossible. Spain is coming from a bad draw against Switzerland. They also played the extra time so could be tired and for me, they won’t win.
Igor Tips: This match can be to anyone, but during the course of the cup, the Spanish progress has been more notorious, so I will place my bet for them.
Mattybet: Italy is the favorite to win here. They have shown their offensive power from the start and strengthened it by winning 2-1 against Belgium (one of the big favorites to take the title). But I don’t think Spain will make it easy for them, and I expect goals from both.
Portugal Tipster: I foresee a balanced match, something slow and with a lot of cautiousness from both sides. We have seen various games end in a draw in this knock-out stage. I believe it can also happen in this game.
LLYTips: The matches are tenser and tenser, and this time Italy will meet Spain head-to-head. They both fought very hard to get to the semi-final. Here I expect a game with the first goal in the first half. I believe that Italy has more chances to score first. Taking into account how they played against Belgium, even having one offside goal, they managed to score 1-2 and will the full-time match.
Asian Football Bets: I think we will see at least goal in the first half. Italy has enormous offensive potential and Spain can also score (and concede) as well.
Sherbet: Italy defeated Belgium that was the strongest team after them and Spain only has been lucky in their matches. I think Italy is unstoppable now.
Realtu: This will be yet another close match and both these teams for sure proved they belong here. Overall, I believe that Spain has what it takes to pull a close victory here.
Mitch: A wonderful competition for Italy, who kept impressing since from the start. They demonstrated all their qualities by eliminating Belgium 2-1 in the quarter-finals. Italy is keen to advance to the final of this competition against Spain who almost missed out on elimination against Switzerland. And so, in this semi-final, I see a win for Italy.
Lady Murasaki: In the five games played so far in the Euro, Italy has accumulated 11 goals. With an average of 2.2 goals per game, there is a high probability that the Italians will score more than one goal against the Spanish squad.
Lorysan: From the teams that remained in the tournament, I consider Spaniards as favorites. There is a feeling that they have not yet demonstrated everything they are capable of. They have great performers and a long bench. This is where I see them as winners.
No Man: Italy is one of the best teams that have demonstrated capabilities to win this competition. Watching Spain playing against Switzerland, I noticed they missed a lot of chances which I think might be fatal to them if they repeat the same. I see a clear winner here, Italy.