Switzerland vs Italy Prediction Euro 2024

⚽ Football EURO 2024 Match Preview

⏰ 29 June 2024 - 17:00 GMT +1

🏟 Stadium: Olympiastadion (Berlin)

The Euro 2024 Round of 16 kicks off with an intriguing matchup between Switzerland and Italy in Berlin. Switzerland, Group A runners-up, have had a challenging run to this stage, going four straight games without a clean sheet (W1, D3), including their final warm-up match. Their resilience has been evident, though, as they've managed to come back and draw twice during this period.

Italy, the defending champions, narrowly avoided a group stage exit thanks to Mattia Zaccagni's dramatic 98th-minute equalizer against Croatia. This result extended their impressive run of just one loss in nine international matches (W5, D3), suggesting they may have more to offer despite an underwhelming tournament performance so far.

The Swiss will be eager to improve upon their last tournament encounter with Italy, which ended in a 3-0 defeat during Euro 2020's group stage. However, they'll be wary of their recent knockout stage history, having been eliminated after 1-1 draws and penalty shootouts in their last two Euro appearances.

Italy, making their fifth consecutive appearance in the Euro knockout stage, have never been eliminated at the Round of 16 since its introduction in Euro 2016. Their last first knockout round exit dates back to 2008, ironically via a penalty shootout against Spain. Recent history suggests this match could be another tight affair, potentially going beyond the regular 90 minutes.

Where to watch?

📺 Switzerland - Italy Live Stream on TV

📋Players to watch: Dan Ndoye (Switzerland) - The Bologna player has been a standout performer, recently scoring his first international goal. Lorenzo Pellegrini (Italy) - The Roma midfielder assisted Italy's first tournament goal and received the highest rating in their final group game.

⚡Match Facts:

• Switzerland has gone four straight games without a clean sheet.
• Italy has lost only one of their last nine international matches.
• Both teams have scored within 90 minutes in eight of Switzerland's last nine Euro tournament games.

💡Prediction: This Round of 16 clash promises to be a tightly contested affair. Italy's experience and recent form give them a slight edge, but Switzerland's resilience cannot be underestimated. Expect a cautious start from both sides, with the game potentially opening up in the second half. Italy's quality might eventually shine through, but don't be surprised if this match goes beyond 90 minutes. Given the history of both teams in knockout stages, a draw after regular time followed by a tense period of extra time or even penalties is a distinct possibility.

Betting Tips:

• Draw at full time
• Both teams to score
• Over 2.5 goals
• Match to go to extra time
• Lorenzo Pellegrini to score or assist