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Italy v Croatia Euro 2012 Odds at Paddy Power
Italy 13/10, Draw 11/5, Croatia 12/5
Everton’s Croatian striker Nikica Jelavic made a big impact on his 2012 arrival at Goodison Park, and with one goal under his belt already at the European Championships, he is living up to expectations on the international stage. So he may not be a bad option to look at in your goalscorer betting options with the Paddy Power mobile money back special going on. Jelavic has that special touch of quality, and could be the one to cause the Italians an upset. Croatia have a very strong element of flair and creativity in their side, and their 3-1 win over Ireland in their first group match, put them top of the group, and a win against Italy would fire them through to the quarter finals. So there is a big incentive here, and while the Croatians go into the match as underdogs, they have the quality to really pull out a win here and confirm themselves as the major dark horse of Euro 2012.
Despite just being across the Adriatic sea from Italy, there is not a lot of history between the two sides. However, there is a definite trend between the two in favour of the Croatians. The last time they met in a competitive match, was at the 2002 World Cup, which Croatia won 2-1. They met most recently in a friendly in 2006 out in Italy, and Croatia also took that match 2-0. So Croatia hold a 3-1 head to head record against Italy, with two draws. Italy’s only triumph over Croatia came in their first ever meeting back in 1942. So this next instalment may not be as foregone of a conclusion as many may think. Croatia are a classy side and they can stroke the ball around just as well as the Italians can. The Croatians are very comfortable on the ball, and with such quality like Modric, Eduardo, Krancjar and Jelavic to name but a few, they are a powerful side. There is a clincil edge to Croatia and they may just be next in line to cause an upset.
Italy almost downed the Spaniards in their first match. After Antonio Di Natale had put the Italians ahead on sixty minutes, a rare lapse in concentration at the back saw them come away with just a point instead of three. Italy played a very good game and weren’t afraid to go after the Spaniards. They were helped out by Spain putting in a very low-key performance and not really putting the Italian defence under too much pressure. The question marks over Italy is whether or not they can score enough goals. Coach Cesare Prandelli has gotten them playing a very nice style of football, positive and eager to get forward, which is not something that you associate with an Italian national side. If Italy click, they really can go far, even though there are a couple of pieces missing from the puzzle. They went with three centre halves against Spain, and may well stick with that, giving an extra man in midfield to try and match up with Croatia. Italy v Croatia betting should be a closely ran thing.
Italy v Croatia Prediction. Well, they look very evenly matched, and it could all rest on a moment of brilliance. While Italy may look for Andrea Pirlo or Mario Balotelli for that, the Croatians may just have the edge overall. The Croatians can do damage and for a 0 Asian Handicap (draw no bet) at 13/10 with Paddy Power, they may well be worth covering.
