Italy vs Austria Predictions and Betting Tips
The Wembley Stadium is the stage for this last 16 encounter as Italy and Austria lock horns in the European Championship. Read on for our expert tips and predictions.
This would be only the fifth encounter between both sides and their first meeting since 2008. Nonetheless, the Azzurri are unbeaten against Austria and would certainly be keen on continuing this trend.
Mancini and his troops being one of the favorites?
The Italians have been stunning under Mancini as they head into this matchup without losing (and conceding in) any of their
11 games. What’s more, they haven’t lost a game in 30 matches which leaves the other teams, most especially Austria, much to worry about. Judging by their group stage performances, they certainly do look like they could lift the title at the end of the tournament.
Austria did well, in their own right, as they finished second in a group that consisted of the Netherlands and Ukraine. With six points from their three group stage games, they certainly do have the capacity to cause an upset. Led by former Bayern Munich defender David Alaba, the Austrians could achieve quite something in the knocking stage if they can manage to get past the Italians.
Italy vs Austria Team News
Italy possible starting XI:
Donnarumma; Di Lorenzo, Acerbi, Bonucci,Spinazolla;, Locatelli, Jorginho, Verratti; Berardi, Insigne, Immobile.
Austria possible starting XI:
Bachmann; Ulmer, Dragovic, Hinteregger, Lainer; Ilsanker, Grillitsch; Alaba, Sabitzer, Schlager; Arnautovic.
Italy vs Austria Prediction: 2-0
The Italians are huge favourites for this one given that they’re probably the most in-form team in the competition. What’s more, we would be banking on yet another clean sheet victory for the Azzurri in London.
