Thursday’s action will culminate with a highly anticipated match at the Veltins Arena, where Spain and Italy face off in the Euros for the fourth time since 2012.
For American fans, the most exciting game of the day might be the one involving the USMNT, but Spain vs. Italy is an excellent way to cap off the day. Let’s see if we can finish in style with a well-crafted bet builder. Read on for our bet builder predictions.
Spain vs. Italy bet builder picks
This match is set for June 20, 2024, at the Veltins Arena in Gelsenkirchen. Kickoff is at 3:00 PM ET.
After analyzing this matchup in more detail, we’ve identified a valuable bet. Let’s enhance it with a bet builder that offers +650 odds with bet365.
Federico Chiesa Over 0.5 Shots on Target
Federico Chiesa didn’t shine as Italy ultimately beat Albania without much effort, but the Juventus forward/winger could be more suited to this type of game.
Against Albania, who sat back for most of the contest, Chiesa struggled to find space. However, against Spain, Chiesa is likely to benefit from the space available on the counter-attack.
Known for his direct play and threat on the break, Chiesa is likely to be more involved offensively. Italy’s number 14 has no problem taking shots and hitting the target, registering an average of 2.55 shots on target per 90 minutes in qualifying.
He also averaged 1.02 shots on target per 90 minutes in Serie A for Juventus last season, making him a must-include in this bet builder.
Over 4 Corners for Spain
Spain will need to adopt a more patient and probing approach, as Italy is unlikely to be as disorganized and open as Croatia was.
In games like this, a high-pressing team like Spain tends to win their fair share of corners. They’ve forced more than four corners in each of their last seven games, and they registered five when they faced Italy in the Nations League back in 2023.
Over 3 Match Cards
When these two rivals clash, it’s often a heated affair, even if it’s not always high-scoring.
Historically, these matches keep referees busy. Five cards were shown when they met last year, and in their 2021 UEFA Nations League encounter, no less than seven cards were handed out.
Gianluigi Donnarumma Over 1.5 Saves
Finally, let’s round off this bet builder with Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma making at least two saves.
The PSG shot-stopper only needed to make one save against Albania, but he’s likely to face more action against Spain. When these teams met last year, he made five saves, and he’s made at least two saves in each of his three games against Spain since 2021.
Recap - Spain vs. Italy bet builder picks
Here’s our bet builder for Spain vs. Italy:
Federico Chiesa Over 0.5 Shots on Target
Over 4 Corners for Spain
Over 3 Match Cards
Gianluigi Donnarumma Over 1.5 Saves
A bet builder with these four selections pays +650 at bet365.
