England vs Italy Preview - 17/10/2023 - UEFA EURO Qualifiers
The October international break is here and England are preparing to face Italy in the UEFA EURO 2024 Qualifiers group stage game. This will be matchday 8 as the Three Lions host Italy.
The game will take place on October 17 at Wembley Stadium with a 7:45 pm UK kick-off time. England currently lead their group with 13 points, while Italy are second with 7 points.
England and Italy had a memorable encounter in the Euro 2020 final at Wembley, where the Azzurri secured victory through a penalty shootout. The pair were then included in the same Nations League group. The meeting between the sides in EURO Qualifiers will mark their fifth encounter in the last two years.
During their previous meeting in the qualifiers at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, Italy suffered a 1-2 defeat.
The race in the group is strong and both sides are in need of a win and will make no mistake to secure their spot in the EURO 2024. Ukraine and North Macedonia currently have the same amounts as Italy (7). Roberto Mancini's side faces both national teams in their upcoming games next month.
England have not secured their spot in the EURO 2024 either and will face Malta and North Macedonia in their upcoming games next month.
Italy faced Malta in the EURO Qualifiers and celebrated a 4-0 win. Currently, Luciano Spalletti are second in their group, while England are first with three points ahead.
England vs Italy Prediction - 17/10/2023 - UEFA EURO Qualifiers
Predictions for the big match between England and Italy in UEFA EURO 2024 Qualifiers
Both Teams to score:
- England have scored in each of their last five games
- Italy have also scored in each of their last five games
Odds: Yes - 2.10
Over 1.5 goals:
- There have been 1.5 goals in Italy last four EURO qualifiers
- There have been 1.5 goals in England's last four EURO qualifiers
Odds: 1.40
England vs Italy Predicted Lineups
TBC
England vs Italy H2H
- England 1-1 Italy
(Pens 2-3) - England 0-0 Italy
- Italy 1-0 England
Where to watch England vs Italy
- Argentina: Star+
- Germany: Nitro
- Italy RAI 1, RaiPlay
- United Kingdom Channel 4
- United States ViX, Foxsports.com, FOX Sports App, Fox Sports 1