Switzerland - Italy (first half) 0-0: Switzerland entered the match with excitement

Starting lineup for the match between Italy and Switzerland - Graphics: AN BINH

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 is that they own a 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.

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 to receive 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.

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/thuy-si-y-hiep-1-0-0-thuy-si-nhap-cuoc-hung-phan-20240629180828672.htm