⚽UEFA EURO 2020 Discussion Thread | Winner: ITALY!

[buwaytress]

I haven't been impressed with Spain at all in this tournament, and I believe Italy will win convincingly. I'm going with a 3-0 victory to Italy, which I believe was around 23.0 odds. I don't see Spain scoring, and if they do I only see them nabbing the one goal. While, Italy has been very impressive both in defense, and attack. I can see them either winning 2-0, 2-1, 3-0 or 3-1. 

I did feel like they were frustrating more than beautiful, and agree Italy should win this -- if both replicate their past form for the last 5 matches, where Italy have been imperious and bold, while Spain careful and second-guessing.

You've just inspired me to go for a correct score, I will pick 3-1 instead -- 26/1 and should get a nice boost if I wait for it.

[Soonandwaite]

today at 9pm it's finally time. i think we'll see the best and most interesting duel of this em. two very good teams will play each other today.
but only one will make it to the final. i hope the italians will make it today. they've played great football so far and i've really enjoyed watching these games.
i'm especially looking forward to the italian number 10. Lorenzo Insigne is a perfect footballer. i hope he will perform as well today as he has in the last few games.

[gabbie2010]

From a pure betting and gambling perspective Italy Spain is a great match: there are so many stats and data to look for before placing this bet that one could go nuts.
A few hints:
ITA: The Azzurri are unbeaten in their last 32 international matches (27 wins, five draws)
ESP: La Roja leads the tournament with 12 goals
The Italians have scored an average of 2.67 goals over their last 12 games and they could be scoring at least twice over regular times.
Spain's best attack could do the rest so a great bet for this game is over 2.5 goals.

I don't think that statistics on all games without sorting by the importance/strength of the opponent has any value. In fact, this match has every chance of a goalless draw. Both teams have enough skill to defend themselves and no one will risk in the semi-finals for no particular reason.

The match is likely to be a draw. Italy's defense is very strong. Defenders of spin are also very experienced. Spain has conceded many goals though. However, they followed the attacking strategy so they conceded too many goals. They don’t look like they will play so aggressively against Italy. Both teams will want to not concede goals..

Italy will miss the service of their dependable and impressive defender.left-back Leonardo Spinazzola,who had been ruled out from the competition due to injury he.was very exceptional and unarguable one the italian best player in this tournament, I believe his possible replacement will do a good in Manning their defense line, I don't know how Spain is going to win this match who had been less impressive in some their previous matches however they might utilize whatever chances they have in today's match having been very wasteful in front in goal

[barota]

Italy face Spain in the first semi-final of this year’s European Championship ,Spain reached the last four by the skin of their teeth thanks to goalkeeper Unai Simon’s heroics in a penalty shoot-out against 10-man switzerland on friday Italy have been the most consistent team at the finals, impressing with a well-drilled style of play based on pressing and counter-attacking.the match is very dificult for both team ,statistics say italy have more chance for win but spain can make surprise and reach the final

[bitzizzix]

In the semifinals later, it looks like Italy will be the team that will be seeded because in five matches, Italy has always won Turkey, Switzerland, Wales, Austria, and Belgium were the teams that Italy defeated at Euro 2020.
and in that win Italy showed a strong defense by conceding only two goals which I think is much better than Spain.
however the game may change as both have ambitions to advance to the final and it will be a very interesting match as both have different styles of play.

[ShowOff]

Italy will miss the service of their dependable and impressive defender.left-back Leonardo Spinazzola,who had been ruled out from the competition due to injury he.was very exceptional and unarguable one the italian best player in this tournament, I believe his possible replacement will do a good in Manning their defense line.

It would be a loss for Italy. Even though they still have replacement, they will never be the same.

I don't know how Spain is going to win this match who had been less impressive in some their previous matches however they might utilize whatever chances they have in today's match having been very wasteful in front in goal

Somehow I thought that Spain would win the match and qualify for the final. Many may doubt that seemingly unconvincing Spain will qualify, but they have a good record versus Italy.

[Jackl87]

My guess, Schick and Ronaldo will win.

There will be only one winner for the Euro Golden Boot and Ronaldo will win in case of tie because total number of assist will be the tie breaker for it. So in this case, Ronaldo had 1 assist while Schick had none but Sterling could be one of the potential candidate to win as well though considering that he currently has 3 goals and 1 assist with 2 games left to go

Im not a fan of Sterling but I personally think he has the potential to score against Denmark though

I did not know that there can only be 1 winner of the golden boot and that there can't be a shared first place. At first glance it makes sense though that the first place is decided by the number of assists if the number of goals is identical because assists are almost as important as goals. If you look at these tournament though than i think Schick would have deserved the golden boot, just because of the fact that 3 out of those 5 Ronaldo goals were penalties. Don't get me wrong goals from penalties count just as much as "normal" goals but they are just way easier to score. I also don't think that sterling will manage to score 2 more goals.

[ingiltere]

Italy looks favorite by many, so I believe we have a fairly good chance to win this game as Spain supporters.
Spinazzola was the best player in the tournament, now he's gone and we don't see how it affect Italy's gameplay. If Spain defense can stop Insigne they can upset blues. Sarabia is unavailable for Spain, Morata's performance would be critical for them. Olmo and Moreno also lack of scoring in this tournament, if they break this curse today Spain may win the game.

[Yogee]

The official line up for today's semi-finals isn't out yet. Do you have any idea which of the key players from both teams will be out or still doubtful?

...If Spain defense can stop Insigne they can upset blues.

I wouldn't count on any of Spain's defense against Italy. They have been awful in that department from their past matches. What they can do effectively is to keep the ball to themselves.

Sarabia is unavailable for Spain,

Is this final?

[hd49728]

Italy looks favorite by many, so I believe we have a fairly good chance to win this game as Spain supporters.

Italy look to be stronger than Spain but they are at same level and in one match, the chance to win is fair for all.

Spinazzola was the best player in the tournament, now he's gone and we don't see how it affect Italy's gameplay.

Emerson will replace Spina and he is not a bad player. Emerson is an ex-player of Roma as well. I think Italian fans should consider that accident as a suspension because of red/ yellow cards. Spina's team mates can fight for him as what Denmark squad fight too hard after the accident of Eriksen. You know with Eriksen, I don't think Denmark can go too far, semi final, like this.

If Spain defense can stop Insigne they can upset blues. Sarabia is unavailable for Spain, Morata's performance would be critical for them. Olmo and Moreno also lack of scoring in this tournament, if they break this curse today Spain may win the game.

Italy don't rely only on Insigne so you are wrong. I believe in Italy.

[hahay]

Italy face Spain in the first semi-final of this year’s European Championship ,Spain reached the last four by the skin of their teeth thanks to goalkeeper Unai Simon’s heroics in a penalty shoot-out against 10-man switzerland on friday Italy have been the most consistent team at the finals, impressing with a well-drilled style of play based on pressing and counter-attacking.the match is very dificult for both team ,statistics say italy have more chance for win but spain can make surprise and reach the final

But in fact Italy almost lost against Austria and also, Spain had the same pressure against Switzerland but for other games I think both are equally good. This match was supposed to be a final but yes, they are in a semi-final which I think both have equal chances of winning the match. But if I look at every player there is at least Italy is the best but about their coach, both of them have a lot of tactics and strategies which of course can be a surprise in the game.

[FIFA worldcup]

Italy face Spain in the first semi-final of this year’s European Championship ,Spain reached the last four by the skin of their teeth thanks to goalkeeper Unai Simon’s heroics in a penalty shoot-out against 10-man switzerland on friday Italy have been the most consistent team at the finals, impressing with a well-drilled style of play based on pressing and counter-attacking.the match is very dificult for both team ,statistics say italy have more chance for win but spain can make surprise and reach the final

But in fact Italy almost lost against Austria and also, Spain had the same pressure against Switzerland but for other games I think both are equally good. This match was supposed to be a final but yes, they are in a semi-final which I think both have equal chances of winning the match. But if I look at every player there is at least Italy is the best but about their coach, both of them have a lot of tactics and strategies which of course can be a surprise in the game.

To tell you truth, it is difficult to predict who will win this semi final. Both teams are good and whoever can score early would probably will have more chances of winning.
I am betting on Italy in this match not because i think they are superior team but only because i love Italian players more than the Spanish ones. 

[arallmuus]

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I did not know that there can only be 1 winner of the golden boot and that there can't be a shared first place. At first glance it makes sense though that the first place is decided by the number of assists if the number of goals is identical because assists are almost as important as goals. If you look at these tournament though than i think Schick would have deserved the golden boot, just because of the fact that 3 out of those 5 Ronaldo goals were penalties.

There is no such rule. A goal is a goal and in this case Ronaldo scored 5 valid goal as well as Schick. The only rule is that in case is that the tie breaker would be the number of assist so Ronaldo is currently leading

I think that with these signs the one who can win the victory will be Ronaldo. In the same way, you have to wait.

We'll know after these semi final matches end though. There is no telling how this will unfold , Morata could be scoring like 3 goals and take the lead perhaps lol. Nah I think its either Harry Kane or Sterling that have a decent chance to win.

What they can do effectively is to keep the ball to themselves.

At one point they will need to attack and there is a good chance that Italy might counter this. Although their defence is pretty lame so far but they make it up with scoring quite a decent number of goals as well . Spain has scored 13 goals so far including those scored in Extra time with 5 goal conceded while Italy scored 11 goals and while only having 2 goals conceded so far

[Stalker22]

Next Match Odds Comparison:

Italy vs Spain (Semi finals)
06 Jul 2021 at 19:​00 UTC

	|	Italy	|	Draw	|	Spain	|
BetBTC	|	2.52	|	3.13	|	3.13	|
Betcoin.ag	|	2.5	|	3.2	|	3.25	|
BetFury	|	2.5	|	3.15	|	3.2	|
Bitsler	|	2.45	|	3.09	|	3.14	|
Cloudbet	|	2.56	|	3.18	|	3.18	|
FortuneJack	|	2.5	|	3.15	|	3.2	|
Nitrogen	|	2.38	|	3.2	|	3.16	|
Playbetr	|	2.5	|	3.2	|	3.25	|
Sportsbet.io	|	2.4	|	3.25	|	3.1	|
Stake	|	2.48	|	3.1	|	3.15	|
Trust Dice	|	2.5	|	3.2	|	3.2	|
Wolf.Bet	|	2.48	|	3.17	|	3.17	|

[Xxmodded]

Italy face Spain in the first semi-final of this year’s European Championship ,Spain reached the last four by the skin of their teeth thanks to goalkeeper Unai Simon’s heroics in a penalty shoot-out against 10-man switzerland on friday Italy have been the most consistent team at the finals, impressing with a well-drilled style of play based on pressing and counter-attacking.the match is very dificult for both team ,statistics say italy have more chance for win but spain can make surprise and reach the final

But in fact Italy almost lost against Austria and also, Spain had the same pressure against Switzerland but for other games I think both are equally good. This match was supposed to be a final but yes, they are in a semi-final which I think both have equal chances of winning the match. But if I look at every player there is at least Italy is the best but about their coach, both of them have a lot of tactics and strategies which of course can be a surprise in the game.

To tell you truth, it is difficult to predict who will win this semi final. Both teams are good and whoever can score early would probably will have more chances of winning.
I am betting on Italy in this match not because i think they are superior team but only because i love Italian players more than the Spanish ones. 

Very difficult to predict who success pass to final EURO 2020 and tonight we can see Italy or Spain become the first country success trough final, but I predict Italy most favorite to get final after success win all match phase in EURO 2020, now they have new record never loss from any country and Donnarumma less goal and make many clean sheet than Spain goal keeper.

[Yogee]

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At one point they will need to attack and there is a good chance that Italy might counter this. Although their defence is pretty lame so far but they make it up with scoring quite a decent number of goals as well . Spain has scored 13 goals so far including those scored in Extra time with 5 goal conceded while Italy scored 11 goals and while only having 2 goals conceded so far

Hehe of course they should try to score. My point is they defend the ball by keeping the ball. They can make Italy chase it for most of the match and frustrate them. That would be the perfect scenario to attack.

They cannot win if Italy have more time with the ball.

[ingiltere]

Italy don't rely only on Insigne so you are wrong. I believe in Italy.

Where did I say Italy only rely on Insigne? I said Spain defense should lock Insigne, we saw what he did when Belgium open space for him. Spain shouldn't do same mistake.

The official line up for today's semi-finals isn't out yet. Do you have any idea which of the key players from both teams will be out or still doubtful?

Sarabia is unavailable for Spain,

Is this final?

It looks like he's ruled out. Luis Enrique said: "They are all available apart from Pablo Sarabia who is not going to be able to be in the game."
https://www.football-espana.net/2021/07/06/luis-enrique-spain-italy-euro

Moreno and Morata is in subs. Torres and Oyarzabal will start.

[mrjoy15]

Italy face Spain in the first semi-final of this year’s European Championship ,Spain reached the last four by the skin of their teeth thanks to goalkeeper Unai Simon’s heroics in a penalty shoot-out against 10-man switzerland on friday Italy have been the most consistent team at the finals, impressing with a well-drilled style of play based on pressing and counter-attacking.the match is very dificult for both team ,statistics say italy have more chance for win but spain can make surprise and reach the final

But in fact Italy almost lost against Austria and also, Spain had the same pressure against Switzerland but for other games I think both are equally good. This match was supposed to be a final but yes, they are in a semi-final which I think both have equal chances of winning the match. But if I look at every player there is at least Italy is the best but about their coach, both of them have a lot of tactics and strategies which of course can be a surprise in the game.

To tell you truth, it is difficult to predict who will win this semi final. Both teams are good and whoever can score early would probably will have more chances of winning.
I am betting on Italy in this match not because i think they are superior team but only because i love Italian players more than the Spanish ones. 

Very difficult to predict who success pass to final EURO 2020 and tonight we can see Italy or Spain become the first country success trough final, but I predict Italy most favorite to get final after success win all match phase in EURO 2020, now they have new record never loss from any country and Donnarumma less goal and make many clean sheet than Spain goal keeper.

I'm very excited about the upcoming EURO 2020 semi-final match Italy vs Spain. Obviously Italy should win this match, they have got strong squad, very tough defiance and have a promising unbeaten history. Every sports betting site are offering good odds, so my money is on Italy. It seems today is unofficial final for everyone.

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[Cnut237]

I'm very excited about the upcoming EURO 2020 semi-final match Italy vs Spain. Obviously Italy should win this match, they have got strong squad, very tough defiance and have a promising unbeaten history. Every sports betting site are offering good odds, so my money is on Italy. It seems today is unofficial final for everyone.

I'd agree that Italy should be favourites, but Spain certainly have a decent chance. It's by no means clear-cut. Yes, Italy haven't lost since 2018, but a lot of the bigger nations don't lose very often - because they play smaller nations a lot in qualifying matches. Spain won't be a pushover, and we also have to remember that Italy are now missing Spinazzola, too.

I'd favour Italy, but I wouldn't put a lot of money on it.