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UEFA Euro 2024 is back in action with a highly-anticipated match between two European giants this week as Italy lock horns with Luis de la Fuente's Spain side in a crucial encounter at the Veltins Arena on Thursday. Both teams have impressive players in their ranks and will be determined to win this game.
Spain vs Italy Preview
Italy are currently in second place in Group B and have stepped up to the plate in recent months. The Azzurri edged Albania to a narrow 2-1 victory in the first game of their UEFA Euro 2024 campaign and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Spain, on the other hand, are at the top of the group and have been impressive this year. La Furia Roja eased past Croatia by a 3-0 scoreline in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this week.
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Spain vs Italy Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Spain have a good historical record against Italy and have won 14 out of the 36 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Italy's 10 victories.
- Spain and Italy have played 11 matches against each other in major international tournaments - more than any other fixture in European football.
- Italy have lost only one of their last 10 matches against Spain in open play in major international tournaments, with their only such defeat during this period coming by a 4-0 margin in the final of UEFA Euro 2012.
- Spain have won their last two matches against Italy, with both their victories coming in the UEFA Nations League.
- Spain have won their last three matches against the reigning champions of the UEFA Euro Championship.
Spain vs Italy Prediction
Spain have ushered in a new generation of players and will need to rely on their younger stars to shine at Euro 2024. Lamine Yamal was exceptional against Croatia and will look to make a similar impact this week.
Italy can pack a punch on their day and did well to pull off a comeback against Albania last week. Spain are the better team on paper, however, and hold a slight upper hand going into this game.
Prediction: Spain 2-1 Italy
Spain vs Italy Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Spain to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Italy to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Lamine Yamal to score - Yes
