Germany v Italy Betting Preview – Women’s Euro 2017 21st July
Germany were left a little frustrated after their opening draw with old rivals Sweden. But at least it was a point on the board and they can build on that as they face easier opposition in the form of Italy. The Italians were surprised in their opener in suffering a defeat against underdogs Russia and this isn’t the kind of game that will be easy for them to find a way back into the tournament from. A big game, can Italy muster up any kind of challenge?
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Germany v Italy Betting Tips
Germany still stays as one of the favourites to win the Women’s Euro 2017 despite being held to a draw against Sweden in their opener. They are strong favourites to win this tussle with Italy and this will be the ninth meeting in ten Women’s Euros between these two. In the last two Euro’s Germany have beaten Italy in the quarter final stage and overall including friendly matches, the two nations have met 26 times with Germany winning 14 and Italy four, with eight draws. The goal count is 46-18 in favour of the Germans. So Germany have a strong head to head advantage in this one and they are a price of 8/15 at bet365 to win to nil in this one. Their most recent meeting was in the 2013 quarter finals with Germany winning 1-0. In the bet365 correct score market for this meeting, you have a price of 9/2 on a Germany 2-0 which is the shortest priced option. A 1-0 win for them is at 7/1.
In the anytime goalscorer market the Germans have Anja Mittag as 5/8 outright favourite. Italy will be out of the tournament if they lose this after having lost 2-1 against Russia in their opener. That was a big shock result because the Italians had never lost against them in the Euros before. So with the renewal of their rivalry with Germany coming up next, can they pull something special out of the bag? This looks to be too big of an ask for them and the best way to back them really is to look for both teams to score in the match with bet365 at 13/8 but the Germans are so powerful at the back that may be a stretch too. Italy have never failed to reach the UEFA Women’s EURO last eight while Germany boasts a similar record save for the opening editions of 1984 and 1987. It is going to be a big night in Tilburg.
Germany v Italy Betting Odds
Germany 1/8, Draw 7/1, Italy 22/1
Germany v Italy Predictions
Germany to win: Italy’s desperation in this one may play into the hands of Germany at the end of the day. Italy needs to claw their way back into contention after their surprising defeat against Russia and will have to push on a bit. But Germany will want to step things up a level and go as strong favourites to record the victory. Back the Germans to win to nil as they can catch Italy on the break.
