The debut was good only in terms of the result. But as we all know, the first matches of such an important event are always the most dangerous. So, well done to Andrea Soncin’s Italy, who, thanks to a goal by Bayern Munich’s Arianna Caruso, beat Belgium and earned three crucial points, which could prove decisive.
Yes, because on Monday evening they face Portugal, who were destroyed by Spain in their first game of this group. And since the reigning world champions should have no problem in seeing off Belgium, this is too important an opportunity for the Azzurre to miss. Three points would be decisive for qualification: three platinum points, three points of tremendous value.
Furthermore, in the last five games played against Portugal—the last direct clash was in 2020—Italy has always come out on top. There is clearly a significant gap between the two teams, which could make the match in question a walk in the park. This could effectively settle the tie. And, as we know, once the tension seen in the first game has dissipated, we can dream of qualifying for the quarter-finals with a game to spare.
Odds comparison
Italy’s victory is quoted at 1.67 on Goldbet and Lottomatica and 1.65 on Snai. NO GOALS, on the other hand, is quoted at 1.90 on GoldBet and Lottomatica.
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The prediction
Italy will win and, as against Belgium, should keep a clean sheet. But this is a bonus, as the odds on an Italian victory are already more than enough to be confident and say that yes, Italy will be in the quarter-finals.
Probable line-ups for Portugal-Italy
PORTUGAL (3-5-2): Texeira; Gomes, Costa, Fatima Pinto; Bea, Jacinto, Norton, Tatiana Pinto, Amado; Diana Silva, Jessica Silva. ITALY (3-5-2): Giuliani; Lenzini, Salvai, Linari; Di Guglielmo, Greggi, Giugliano, Caruso, Oliviero; Cambiaghi, Cantore. POSSIBLE RESULT: 0-2