The scene is set for Group E’s final round of ties with Italy meeting The Republic of Ireland at Lille's’ Stade Pierre Mauroy.
There’s a lot at play going into this match that gives longer odds this far out that should have you salivating.
It’s a tricky group for Italy. On paper, Belgium boasts a team full of stars, with the likes of Chelsea’s Eden Hazard and Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne but they looked less than convincing in qualifying scraping draws against Bosnia-Herzegovina and Wales, and suffering a 1:0 defeat to Wales in Cardiff.
Italy also suffered an uninspiring qualifying campaign drawing with Croatia twice and again with Bulgaria so a lot rides on when the 2 sides meet in the first fixture of the group. Here Italy has history on their side winning in 13 previous meetings and only losing 4 times, indeed with recent history on the side as runners-up in the Ukraine in Euro 2012.
1. Why does all this matter?
Because we’re talking big picture football. The big boy stuff. You see, there’s an opportunity here.
Both the stats and history are on Italy’s side to go out and get a result against Belgium in the first game of the group. Italy coast through doing what they do best in tournament football, just enough to get the win. That means going into the final group match against The republic of Ireland, we might be faced with the situation where Italy would be happy with a draw, or maybe they could even suffer a loss and qualify.
Will they field a weaker team? Rest some players for the knockout stages? Do you dig me now?
What if Southampton's bruiser of a striker Graziano Pelle is on 2 yellow cards going into the tie, Will he be risked being suspended for the quarter-finals?
2. Italy vs Ireland Betting Tips
It could be a weakened Italian side, lining up against the IRE who, coming into the tournament through the playoffs, have nothing to lose.
With the old war horse - Robbie Keane looking for one last swansong, would it not be a fun bet, at 4.60? Some pretty decent odds that are only going to get shorter as the tournament kicks off.
Or perhaps you’re looking for Italy to do what Italy do best, and that’s tournament football. They’ve made a massive 9 finals in both European and World competitions with only Germany having more. Then you’re money must be safe at 1.75.
I get it, you’re a pragmatist. Statistically, Italy has a good chance of qualifying and you don’t want to bet against the stats right? But at the same time, looking this far into the future, you’re probably going to want to adjust your bet to take into account Italy resting a few key players.
This is not a classic Italy team, let's be honest, but can you see them losing to a struggling Irish side, hardly full of stars? If this sounds like you then you’re probably leaning towards a draw at 3.55.
So where’s your heart at on this one?
Can you dare yourself to go for the romantic ending, the stars aligning, Italy having a couple of injuries , resting a couple of players, Ireland planning on spoiling the party? You’re a brave so and so to pick the Irish win but then you know what they say… “he who dares wins Rodders!”
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Euro 2016 Ireland vs Italy Betting Tips
The scene is set for Group E’s final round of ties with Italy meeting The Republic of Ireland at Lille's’ Stade Pierre Mauroy.
There’s a lot at play going into this match that gives longer odds this far out that should have you salivating.
It’s a tricky group for Italy. On paper, Belgium boasts a team full of stars, with the likes of Chelsea’s Eden Hazard and Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne but they looked less than convincing in qualifying scraping draws against Bosnia-Herzegovina and Wales, and suffering a 1:0 defeat to Wales in Cardiff.
Italy also suffered an uninspiring qualifying campaign drawing with Croatia twice and again with Bulgaria so a lot rides on when the 2 sides meet in the first fixture of the group. Here Italy has history on their side winning in 13 previous meetings and only losing 4 times, indeed with recent history on the side as runners-up in the Ukraine in Euro 2012.
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1. Why does all this matter?
Because we’re talking big picture football. The big boy stuff. You see, there’s an opportunity here.
Both the stats and history are on Italy’s side to go out and get a result against Belgium in the first game of the group. Italy coast through doing what they do best in tournament football, just enough to get the win. That means going into the final group match against The republic of Ireland, we might be faced with the situation where Italy would be happy with a draw, or maybe they could even suffer a loss and qualify.
Will they field a weaker team? Rest some players for the knockout stages? Do you dig me now?
What if Southampton's bruiser of a striker Graziano Pelle is on 2 yellow cards going into the tie, Will he be risked being suspended for the quarter-finals?
2. Italy vs Ireland Betting Tips
It could be a weakened Italian side, lining up against the IRE who, coming into the tournament through the playoffs, have nothing to lose.
With the old war horse - Robbie Keane looking for one last swansong, would it not be a fun bet, at 4.60? Some pretty decent odds that are only going to get shorter as the tournament kicks off.
Or perhaps you’re looking for Italy to do what Italy do best, and that’s tournament football. They’ve made a massive 9 finals in both European and World competitions with only Germany having more. Then you’re money must be safe at 1.75.
I get it, you’re a pragmatist. Statistically, Italy has a good chance of qualifying and you don’t want to bet against the stats right? But at the same time, looking this far into the future, you’re probably going to want to adjust your bet to take into account Italy resting a few key players.
This is not a classic Italy team, let's be honest, but can you see them losing to a struggling Irish side, hardly full of stars? If this sounds like you then you’re probably leaning towards a draw at 3.55.
So where’s your heart at on this one?
Can you dare yourself to go for the romantic ending, the stars aligning, Italy having a couple of injuries , resting a couple of players, Ireland planning on spoiling the party? You’re a brave so and so to pick the Irish win but then you know what they say… “he who dares wins Rodders!”
Read also:
Euro 2016 Ireland vs Italy Betting Odds
Euro 2016 Sweden vs Belgium Predictions
Tags: Ireland vs Italy Betting Tips, UEFA Euro 2016, predictions, for free, sure betting tips, professional tips, experts, favourites, group E