LiontipsItaly U21 vs Ireland U21. Prediction and bets on the European Championship qualifying match
Command Analysis
Current form
The Italian national team was considered the main favorite of its group before the start of the qualification – so far Carmine Nunziata’s team has justified this status. With 21 points, the “squadra azzurra” leads the group, but at the same time is three points ahead of the second Ireland – a defeat in today’s match will deprive them of the first place. Having beaten Norway 3:0 in the last round, Italy won their sixth victory in the qualification.
Disqualifications and injuries
The hosts have no problems with the squad.
Interesting trends for betting
- Italy have won their last four matches
- Italy have not conceded in their last four matches
Estimated line-up : Deplanche - Zanotti, Coppola, Pirola, Ruggeri - Fabbian, Bove, Ndour, Baldanzi - Gnonto, Espósito.
Current form
The Irish national team was not considered a clear contender even for second place in the group before the start of the qualification – Norway and Turkey had a very solid advantage in the selection of players. However, due to persistence and character, James Crawford team approached the last round of the qualification in second place in the group and in case of a victory over Italy will overtake it, but Norway is still pressing from below, having two points less.
Disqualifications and injuries
The visitors have no problems with their lineup.
Interesting trends for betting
- Ireland have suffered just one defeat in nine qualifying matches
- Ireland have scored in their last 14 matches
Probable line-up : Brooks - Rowgan, McNulty, Adegboyega, Abankwa, Curtis - Moran, Healy, Phillips - Emaku Kenny.
Trends
Bet Exact score 3:2
Two of Ireland last eight matches have ended with this scoreline
23.00Italy to score in both halves
In Italy last two matches, this bet was successful
2.35Ireland to score in second half
This bet has been successful in Ireland last 14 matches
2.19Tip and bets
Italy looks very strong in the last matches, and in the selection as a whole, which is not surprising - almost all the players are the main players in their clubs, playing in Serie A and elite European championships. At home, the Italians are unlikely to sit back in defense and Ireland has a minimum chance of playing to zero, but at the same time, the Irish have scored in 14 matches in a row, today they need points like air - an exchange of goals is almost inevitable.
We believe that there will be goals in the match. Forecast - both will score . This bet is offered with a coefficient of 1.85
Bet on the outcome
The Italian team risks losing the top spot if they lose to Ireland, so the Italians will clearly have no problems with motivation. It is obvious that the "squadra azzurra" looks head and shoulders above their opponents in terms of player selection and is unlikely to play for a draw at home - the Italians are objectively stronger today and are capable of taking the maximum in such an important match.
Bet - Asian handicap (-1) on Italy. This bet is offered for 1.95
Bet on corners
Italy will probably spend a lot of time attacking at home, but Ireland are capable of responding – there should be plenty of corners.
Bet - total over 9.5 corners. This bet is offered for 1.75
