Spain vs Italy
This sports betting tip was written by mariusrec on January 27th, 2009 at 17:24
In the last quarter-final of this edition of the EURO, Spain meets Italy.
If we look back at the history, here are two teams that have had brilliant players during the years, but while one team managed to make some great results and even take a World Cup, the other team always managed to disappoint.
In the last 3 days i have had 3 losing picks, and i hope things will change today.
Italy has qualified from the so called "Group of Death" from second place, after the Netherlands.But let's be honest and say that Italy, didn't really show anything so far.They lost the first match, after which they were close to elimination with Romania, and won with a pathetic France, that also lost F. Ribery in the 7th minute, and let's also mention the fact that Italy opened the score with the help of a penalty kick, moment in which Abidal also received the red card.And still under these conditions France still managed to put pressure on Italy.
Now, i know that Spain isn't a specialist of these final tournaments.I said it that Italy has managed to obtain much better results than Italy.But how much time can this trend continue.I think Spain's players are more than aware of the fact that all the teams that have finished the group stage with maximum points did not manage to pass the quarter finals, and also the recent history that is not is their favor, will help them concentrate even more.
One fact to go in Spain's favor is that Pirlo and Gattuso are out for this match.While Gattuso can be replaced to a certain extent, I believe that Pirlo can not.Also the long absence of Cannavaro is there to be felt.The italian defense isn't the same without Cannavaro.
If Spain fail know to get a good results with Italy, i really don't know if there will be a better time.They have got everything they need and with a little bit of concentration they can get the job done.
I took Spain to qualify.1.80 odd at Bet 365.Any odd equal to or over 1.80 represents value in my opinion.Most bookmakers offer something around 1.60-1.75, so to get 1.8 is really good.I placed a medium to high stake.
Pick : Spain to qualify
Odds : 1.80 @ Totesport - {click here for a FREE BET of £ 25 }
Stake: 8/10
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