Italy vs Albania Odds and Betting Tips Euro 2024
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The second Group B fixture at Euro 2024 takes places on Saturday 15th June as Italy take on Albania. The game kicks off at 20:00 (BST) and will take place in Borrusia Dortmund's iconic Signal Iduna Park. Group B looks one of the most competitive groups with Croatia and Spain so both sides will be looking to get their campaign off to a positive start.
The reigning European Champions Italy are understandably the heavy favourites to secure a win in their opener priced at 2/5 with most bookmakers. The draw is a general 4/1 poke, while the current best price on Albania recording an upset and a historic victory is chalked up at 9/1 with Midnite.
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Match Preview: Italy vs Albania
Italy managed to finish second in qualifying for this tournament. Group C contained England, Ukraine, North Macedonia and Malta, but the Italians could only win 50% of their matches and ultimately finished six points behind table-toppers England.
Few people would have predicted that Albania would top Group E in qualifying. Manager Sylvinho guided his side to the tournament by finishing first of a quintet that included Czech Republic, Poland, Moldova and the Faroe Islands. One cause for concern, however, is that they have won just two of their last six matches, although both those wins have come in June.
Italy will aim to dominate this game and are expected to maintain a high level of possession throughout the 90 minutes. However, with challenging matches against Spain and Croatia on the horizon, Albania will know they can't afford to be overly defensive. They'll likely need to capitalise on counter-attacking opportunities to stay competitive and not be blown away in what will be their second European Championship finals that they have reached.
Italy and Albania have met four times in the past, with the Azzurri emerging victorious in all encounters. Their first clash was a friendly in 2014, which Italy won 1-0. The teams then faced each other twice during the 2017 World Cup qualifiers, where Italy secured 2-0 and 1-0 wins, shutting out Albania in both matches. In their latest meeting in November 2022, Albania managed to score but ultimately fell to a 3-1 defeat.
| Date | Result | Compeition |
|---|---|---|
| 18 Nov 2014 | Italy 1-0 Albania | Friendly |
| 24 March 2017 | Italy 2-0 Albania | World Cup Qualifier |
| 9 Oct 2017 | Albania 0-1 Italy | World Cup Qualifier |
| 16 Nov 2022 | Albania 1-3 Italy | Friendly |
The Best Betting Markets For Italy vs Albania
Although Albania topped their qualifying group, they could not find the net against both Poland and the Faroe Islands. Facing one of Europe's strongest defences, they might encounter similar difficulties in this matchup. Italy can be classed as one of the European heavyweights and with improvement within the camp over the last six months we think backing them in the ‘Win to Nil’ market makes appeal here.
Despite predicting a win for the reigning European Champions, we think Albania will be far from embarrassed here in their Group B opener. Luciano Spaletti’s side have the quality to nullify Albania and a low scoring victory could be on the cards. Therefore, taking the Under 2.5 goals line could be a wise way to look for this clash.
Italy vs Albania Head-to-Head Statistics
Italy and Albania have faced each other on four occasions previously. The Azzurri have come out on top in all four matches, with the first of those being a 1-0 victory in a friendly in 2014. The pair then faced off twice in World Cup qualifying back in 2017, with Italy again winning both matches whilst shutting-out Albania with score lines of 2-0 and 1-0. In the most recent clash in November 2022, Albania did manage to get on the scoresheet but still suffered a 3-1 defeat.
| Date | Result | Compeition |
|---|---|---|
| 18 Nov 2014 | Italy 1-0 Albania | Friendly |
| 24 March 2017 | Italy 2-0 Albania | World Cup Qualifier |
| 9 Oct 2017 | Albania 0-1 Italy | World Cup Qualifier |
| 16 Nov 2022 | Albania 1-3 Italy | Friendly |
Pros & Cons of Backing Italy To Win
Positives
- Italy have players with considerably more quality than that of Albania
- Italy were the winners of Euro 2020
Negatives
- Not the biggest price in the win market at just 2/5
- Opening fixtures can bring uncertainty
Pros & Cons of Backing Albania To Win
Positives
- Enjoyed a sensational qualifying campaign
- A big price all the way out at 9/1
Negatives
- Never beaten Italy
- Albania have only scored once in their history against the Italians.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Italy vs Albania?
Italy vs Albania takes place on Saturday 15th June at 8pm BST in a Group B.
How to watch Italy vs Albania?
The game will be shown live on BBC1 for viewers in the United Kingdom.
What Italy's odds to win Euro 2024?
After their triumph on English soil three years ago, Italy are priced at 16/1 to be crowned champions once again.
What are Albania's odds to win Euro 2024.
Albania are the joint biggest price of any team to win the Euros. For punters looking to take a chance on the outsiders, 500/1 is available with 1/2 odds available for if they reach the final.
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