Italy vs Wales: After sealing a qualification berth, Italy looked to finish their Group A in style as they face Wales at home in the Euro 2020 on Sunday.
Match Details:
Teams: Italy vs Wales
Venue: Stadio Olimpico, Rome
Date: Sunday 20th June, 2021
Time: 09:30 PM IST
Live Link: https://www.sonyliv.com/sports/football-uefa-euro-2020-1700000714
Preview
The Azzurri have been on a roll in the Euro 2020 and became the first side to qualify for the knockout stages of the competition after a dominant performance in their opening 2 fixtures.
Since, qualification has been sealed we could see a slightly weakened line up fielded today with rest given to certain players following the next matches.
Wales, on the other hand picked up their first win of the campaign after a fine 2-0 win over Turkey on Wednesday as Ramsey and Roberts scored the crucial goals for the Welsh side.
Gareth Bale played a fine hand in creation of both goals and would look to keep the performance top-notch against Italy.
A win for Wales will assure them a berth in the next round. Due to this, we expect an exciting contest.
The hosts hold an advantage in the H2H battle against Wales having won 3 out of the 4 matches. The last time these two teams played each other, Italy won 4-0 in 2003.
Form Guide
Italy: WWWWW
Wales: WLDDW
Also read: Immobile and Insigne score as Italy beat Turkey 3-0 in Euro 2020 opener; check out
Last Matches of both teams:
Italy 3-0 Switzerland
Turkey 0-2 Wales
Also read: Ramsey and Roberts strike as Wales beat Turkey 2-0 in Euro 2020; check out
Where to watch the live streaming and broadcast of Italy vs Wales in India?
The match can be live streamed on the Sonyliv App while the broadcast will be available on Sony Ten 2/HD and Sony Six/HD.
Team News
Florenzi, Chiellini and Verratti remain doubtful for Azzurri ahead of this clash due to a calf, hamstring and knee injury respectively.
Meanwhile, Wales have no injury concerns coming into this clash.
Italy possible 11:
Donnarumma, Di Lorenzo, Bonucci, Acerbi, Spinazzola, Barella, Jorginho, Locatelli, Berardi, Immobile and Insigne.
Wales possible 11:
Ward, Davies, Rodon, Mepham, Roberts, Morrell, Allen, Ramsey, Bale, James and Moore.
Prediction: Italy 1-1 Wales
Wales come into this contest with aim to qualify for the knockouts; hence we expect them to take it to Italy.
There is abundance of quality on both sides and we look forward to an intriguing contest.
Wales should manage to get a point from this clash against a slight weakened Italy side.
Players to watch out for: Insigne, Jorginho, Bale, Moore, Ramsey.
