Spain and Italy collide in a huge clash at Euro 2024 tonight.
Both sides made the perfect start to their respective Group B campaigns in Germany at the weekend, with wins in their opening matches, and another one here would already be enough to seal a spot in the last-16.
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Spain proved far too good for Croatia with a statement 3-0 victory in the so-called ‘Group of Death’, scoring three goals in the first half to effectively seal the win inside 45 minutes.
It was harder work for Italy, who trailed Albania after just 23 seconds but recovered from that disastrous start to come from behind and pick up a crucial three points in what was on paper their easiest match in the group.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Spain vs Italy is scheduled for a 8pm BST kick-off time tonight on Thursday June 20, 2024.
The Arena AufSchalke in Gelsenkirchen will host the match.
Where to watch Spain vs Italy
TV channel: In the UK, tonight’s game will be broadcast live and free-to-air on ITV1. Coverage starts at 7:15pm BST ahead of an 8pm kick-off.
Live stream: The ITVX app and website will show a free live stream online.
Live blog: Follow all the action with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog.
Spain vs Italy team news
Spain XI: Simon; Carvajal, Le Normand, Laporte, Cucurella; Rodri, Ruiz, Pedri; Yamal, Morata, Williams
Subs: Raya, Vivian, Merino, Joselu, Olmo, Ferran, Grimaldo, Remiro, Nacho, Baena, Zubimendi, Oyarzabal, Navas, Fermin, Ayoze
Italy XI: Donnarumma; Di Lorenzo, Bastoni, Calafiori, Dimarco; Jorginho, Barella; Chiesa, Frattesi, Pellegrini; Scamacca
Subs: Vicario, Meret, Buongiorno, Gatti, Raspadori, Darmian, Bellanova, Cristante, Mancini, Retegui, Zaccagni, Fagioli, El Shaarawy, Cambiaso, Folorunsho
Spain vs Italy prediction
Spain were hugely impressive against Croatia, showing a ruthless edge in attack that has been missing in recent tournaments.
The likes of Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams offered a real threat out wide and they should fancy their chances of enjoying further success against Italy.
The Azzurri were made to work by Albania and struggled to create clear-cut chances, though they will not be faced with a similar wall of defenders here.
It is another real test for Spain, but one they can come through to seal progression into the last-16.
Spain to win, 2-1.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
Spain wins: 14
Draws: 12
Italy wins: 10
Spain vs Italy latest odds
Spain to win: 11/10
Draw: 13/8
Italy to win: 12/5
