Euro 2024 score prediction: Italy and Switzerland likely to draw, drag each other into penalties

Italy is not rated too highly compared to Switzerland - Photo: REUTERS

Italy and Switzerland will meet at 11pm on June 29. This is the opening match of the round of 16 of Euro 2024.

There are many reasons why the Italian team is rated higher. First of all, they have a better quality squad. According to Transfermarkt's valuation, the Italian team is worth up to 705.5 million euros, "beating" the modest figure of 281.5 million euros of Switzerland.

Next is the fact that the blue team has won the Euro twice in 1968 and 2021.

However, with the performances in the recent group stage, although highly rated, experts still do not believe that the Italian team will easily defeat Switzerland.

Expected lineup for the Switzerland - Italy match - Graphics: AN BINH

After 3 group stage matches, coach Spalletti's team only had 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss. In all 3 of these matches, the Italian team let the opponent score first.

The defending champions have only scored 3 goals, but have conceded the same number of goals.

Meanwhile, the Swiss team showed a face worth watching. Not only were they undefeated, they also showed an effective and pragmatic style of play. The 1-1 draw with host Germany was proof, when it was Switzerland who scored first.

The bookie offers Italy a handicap of only 1/4 (0.25 goals), and the over/under is 2 goals.

Overall, most experts still rate Italy highly, but the difference between the two teams is not too high. Opta calculates the probability of Italy winning at 39%, while Switzerland is already at 30.3%. The probability of the two teams drawing is 30.7%.

Predictions from other sites are similar. Sportmole predicts a 1-1 draw, with Switzerland winning in extra time or on penalties.

Sportkeeda also gave a similar score, but predicted that Italy would win in the penalty shootout. Whoscored's prediction also gave a 1-1 score.

Expert's choice: Choose Switzerland with a handicap of 1/4, the match will have under 3 goals.

Prediction: Italy to draw 1-1 with Switzerland in 90 minutes, Italy to win in extra time or penalties.

Readers are invited to watch the Switzerland - Italy match in the round of 16 of Euro 2024 on channels THVL2, VTV2, HTV Sports , TV360, VieON, SCTV,... at 11:00 p.m. on June 29.

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