Winning four World Cups makes Italy the second most successful soccer nation. As a soccer crazy nation, Italians wear the badge with pride. Thier passion is evinced every time the national team players bellow out the national anthem prior te each game. The team is also good to bet on, even in their current downturn, as they always come up with the goods when it matters most. Italy won the World Cup in 2934, 1938, 1982 and 2006 and the Euro Cup in 2968, while also qualifying for the World Cup Final in 1994 and Euro Cup final in 2012. [+]

Italy did not fare well at the last World Cup, bowing out of the World Cup for the second consecutive time before the knockout stages. That result, for a soccer nation of this pedigree, is nothing short of an unmitigated disaster. The Italians, however, played much better during Euro 2012, eventually losing comprehensively to Spain 4-0 in the finals. 

Although Italy finished top of their Euro 2016 qualification group, Gli Azzurri has been playing at a subpar level by their own admission in the lead up to Euro 2016. They went undefeated in 10 qualification games, but were expected to do so in a comparatively weak group.

Italy was trounced 4-1 to Germany and drew Spain 1-1 in recent friendly games in the lead up to Euro 2016. Friendlies, however, don’t really offer valuable insight, as both squads use these games to try out fringe players. Also, there is a lot of chopping and changing of personnel in these encounters. 

 

Italy Next Game

Make sure to check whether Italy’s next game is a friendly, qualifier or part of a major competition. It will make all the difference in choosing the right wager. 

Italy Game Schedule

National teams play infrequently, which makes each game all the more important. Look in advance to find the fixtures that appeal to you most and plan your bets accordingly. 

What Are The Current Italy Standings

Italy should always be near, or at, the top of their respective group standings. Whether it’s a major tournament or not, the Italian team expects greatness.  [+]

Pay attention to the teams around Italy in the standings as they’ll offer some great betting insight. Betting lines will reflect the competence of their opponents, so make sure you know the team’s schedule to get in on the bets that will return the most. 

Italy Online Betting Tips

Italy, as expected, crusised through their Euro 2016 qualification group with Croatia, Norway, Bulgaria Azerbaijan and Malta. The Azzurri topped the group, winning seven games and drawing three. They didn’t lose in 10 games, scoring 16 goals and conceding 7.

That stat highlights the recent Italian troubles. Scoring only 16 goals in 10 games is a glaring enough statistic but when you take into consideration the quality of their opponents it becomes all the more disconcerting.

During the qualifiers, Italy played at about the same level no matter where the games took place. Tying three games in a row underlined the team’s frailties, both at home and on the road. 

Where will the goals come from in Euro 2016? That is one of the main concerns Italy is faced with. Graziano Pelle led the team with three goals during qualification, a measly total that will concenr Italian fans. 

Bovada has Italy pegged at +1600, which is good for sixth favorites to win Euro 2016. We don’t think they have enough goals in the team to repeat their 2012 performance but never count the Italian side out. They come up with their best stuff in major tournaments, somehow squeezing out improbably results that go against trends and form.

Italy has a tough Euro 2016 group, which includes the Republic of Ireland, Sweden and Belgium so it won’t be easy to come out of the group.

We think they’ll have just about enough to secure the second automatic spot and advance to the knockout stage. There is a lot of parity in this group so expect quite a few draws and jostling for position. 

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Italy is always good for a futures bet, so we suggest taking them as an outsider. Don’t put much down on them to win, but place a wager to ensure you don’t miss out on a potential score. 

They only need to put together a string of six fantastic results to be in the Euro Cup 2016 finals so bet against them at your own peril. 

Where Can I Bet On Italy Online

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