Italy predicted lineup vs Wales, Preview, Prediction, Latest Team News, Livestream: UEFA Euros 2020 Group Stage

by Varun Khanchandani · June 19, 2021

Red hot Italians take on a tricky Wales team in the Group A clash, as Alley Sport brings Italy predicted lineup vs Wales and the buildup to this encounter.

Italy have overcome their poor international form over the decade with a strong start to their Euros 2020, with some considering the Italians as the dark horses of the tournament. Italy have already secured their qualification for the round of 16 in the Euros, and now are tasked with a complicated game against a Welsh team, who showed their class against Turkey in their previous group encounter.

Italy vs Wales: Preview

Italy's Ciro Immobile celebrates scoring against Switzerland at Euro 2020 on June 16, 2021 — Italy predicted lineup vs Wales. Image Credits- Sports Mole

Italy have been in a rampant mode, winning their first game against Turkey in a 3-0 victory, and also beating Switzerland with a similar score line. Italy had an unlikely hero, with Manuel Locatelli scoring a brace to seal the win against the Swiss, with Ciro Immobile adding the icing to the cake with the third goal, securing the top spot of Group A, with a huge Goal Difference of +6 goals. Italians would be wary of the Wales attack, as they look to end the group stage with a perfect record.

Italy 3, Switzerland 0: Player Ratings - Chiesa Di Totti — Italy predicted lineup vs Wales. Image Credits-Chiesa di Totti

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Italy vs Wales: Prediction

Italy and Wales is expected to be a fierce encounter, with both teams expected to fight out it for pride. Our prediction for the game is an action-packed draw, with both sides sharing the spoils. Italy are expected to field a weakened squad as they already secured their qualification for the Euros Round of 16, while Wales are expected to give their best to secure the second position, which is still under threat by Switzerland. A draw would guarantee the spots to both teams, as they look to avoid injuries ahead of the critical stage of the competition.

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Italy vs Wales: Latest Team News

Italy vs Switzerland Head-to-Head stats and numbers you need to know before Match 15 of UEFA Euro 2020 — Italy predicted lineup vs Wales. Image Credits- Sportskeeda

Giorgio Chiellini has been out with an injury, and is not expected to feature against Wales in the Group A encounter. Highly rated Juventus midfielder Federicio Chiesa is expected to return to the starting eleven for the Italians, with Marco Verrati also expected to return to the first team. Ciro Immobile and Lorenzo Insigne have been crucial players for the Italian team, and are tipped to lead the attacking line as they take on Wales in their final group clash.