After a heavy first-day win in the opening match, Italy looks to build upon the win in Group A as they welcome Switzerland. The match schedules for Wednesday at the Stadio Olimpico with kickoff at 10 pm.
While the Azzurri is picking up the three points comfortably on Friday, Switzerland had to settle for a draw in their clash with Wales.
Roberto Mancini’s men made their bid for the Euros after an emphatic win on an opening day. Even though tier continental status, Turkey was fancied as favorites to cause an upset for the Azzurri.
The match started with an own goal from Juventus defender Demiral. It followed with a tap-in by Ciro Immobile and finished off from a Lorenzo Insigne curler. The win marked the Azzurri’s ninth win in a row.
A win this Wednesday will mark ten wins in a row for the second time in their long and lustrous history. It is an incredible record for Mancino without conceding a goal so far this year. A win will secure a last 16 finish.
On the other hand, the Swiss travel knowing a win will secure their unprecedented entry into the knockout stages. Despite facing only one defeat in their last 15 matches in the international scene, there is much work ahead. The side has failed to make it past the group stages three times.
Italy vs Switzerland Head to Head
Both sides have three matches against each other without a win with three draws. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- Turkey 0-3 Italy
- Italy 4-0 Czech Republic
- Italy 7-0 San Marino
- Lithuania 0-2 Italy
- Bulgaria 0-2 Italy
Away
- Wales 1-1 Switzerland
- Switzerland 7-0 Liechtenstein
- Switzerland 2-1 USA
- Swiss 2-1 Finland
- Bulgaria 1-3 Switzerland
Italy Team News
Roberto Mancini is less likely to make any changes to the starting lineup after their triumphant win. However, the match comes too soon for Marco Veratti, who overcame a troubled knee injury. Furthermore, Alessandro Florenzi will miss out after suffering a calf problem. Thus, Napoli’s Giovanni Di Lorenzo will step to deputize him.
Switzerland Team News
Petkovic will add more energy in the midfield with the introduction of Dennis Zakaria to partner with Granit Xhaka. In addition, Goalkeeper Kobel will step in to replace injured Jonas Omlin. It would mark Kobel’si first cap for the nation.
Prediction and Odds
We feel there is no stopping Italy now; given their excellent start, we envisage another win for the Azzurri.
- Italy Win
- Goals Under 2.5
- Immobile to Score
