Italy vs Germany: Italy is set to begin their Nations League campaign with a high-profile clash against Germany in Bologna on Saturday at the Stadio Renato.
Match Details:
Teams: Italy vs Germany
Venue: Stadio Renato Dall’Ara, Bologna, Italy
Date: Sunday 5th June, 2022
Time: 12:15 AM IST
Live Link: http://www.sonyliv.com/
Preview
Italy head into this after a 3-0 mauling at the hands of Argentina in the Finalissima on Wednesday.
Martinez, Di Maria and Dybala found the net for La Albiceleste to ensure another bad day for the Azzurri.
The Azzurri could have seen 6 or maybe 7 goals shipped by their side if not for their goalkeeper, Donnarumma.
Such has been the time for Italy since their knockout from qualification for the WC.
On the other hand, Germany drew 1-1 away to Netherlands in a friendly clash earlier in March. Bergwijn and Muller scored for either side to ensure a share of the spoils.
This brought an end to Germany’s eight-match winning run. However, they continued to impress after the arrival of Flick post the Euro 2020.
The Germans post am attacking and quality setup and can make teams look inferior on their given day. Hence, Italy needs to be all guns blazing if they to get something from this contest.
Both sides last met in a friendly in 2016 which ended 0-0.
Form Guide
Italy: LWLDD
Germany: DWWWW
Last Matches of both teams:
Italy 0-3 Argentina
Netherlands 1-1 Germany
▪️ 116 games⁰▪️ 50 clean sheets
▪️ Italy captain⁰▪️ Euro 2020 championGiorgio Chiellini played his final match of international football 🇮🇹 pic.twitter.com/ryKCxhniox
— B/R Football (@brfootball) June 1, 2022
Where to watch the live streaming and broadcast of Italy vs Germany in India?
The match is live streamed on Sony LIV, Jio TV App; while the broadcast is on Sony TEN 1.
Team News
Italy possible 11:
Donnarumma, Di Lorenzo, Bonucci, Bastoni, Spinazzola, Barella, Locatelli, Tonali, Politano, Scamacca and Pellegrini
SPIELTAG! 🇮🇹🇩🇪
Wir starten in Italien in die UEFA Nations League 🔥#ITAGER #NationsLeague #DieMannschaft
📸 DFB/Philipp Reinhard pic.twitter.com/fsgCNfgsab— Die Mannschaft (@DFB_Team) June 4, 2022
Germany possible 11:
Neuer, Raum, Rüdiger,
Süle, Kehrer, Kimmich, Goretzka, Muller, Havertz, Sané and Werner
Prediction: Italy 0-2 Germany
We expect a comfortable win for Die Mannschaft here due to the form of Italy and how different their side looks without the likes of Chiesa, Insigne.
Germany has all the bases covered and is expected to be ruthless on the night especially against a leaky defence.
