Prediction Score and Line UP Italy vs England Euro 2020, Will Italy Can Overthrow England? - The grand tournament Euro 2020 has finally reached its peak. Wembley Stadium in London, England, will be the stage for the final round on Monday (12/7/2021). The Italian national team and the England national team will duel in the title race.
Italy has won the Euros once, namely in the 1968 edition, and was runner-up twice in the 2000 and 2012 editions. Meanwhile, this is England's first final in the history of their participation in the European Cup. Italy is aiming for a second title, while England will hope that Wembley's luck can lead them to their first title.
The last meeting of Italy and England in the major tournament was presented in the group phase of the 2014 World Cup. Italy won 2-1. Italy took the lead through Claudio Marchisio's goal in the 35th minute, then England replied through Daniel Sturridge's goal in the 37th minute, and Italy finally won thanks to Mario Balotelli's goal in the 50th minute.
Italy and England have only met twice before in the Euro finals, and the Gli Azzurri won both.
In the 1980 Euro group stage, Italy beat England 1-0 through Marco Tardelli's single goal. In the quarter-finals of Euro 2012, marshalled by Andrea Pirlo's masterclass and 'panenka' performance, Italy beat the Three Lions on penalties.
At Euro 2016, England were stopped by Iceland in the round of 16. Meanwhile, Italy was tackled by Germany in the quarter-finals. This time, they both qualified for the top party. England are eyeing their first Euro title, while Italy is aiming for a second title while at the same time treating wounds from failing to qualify for the 2018 World Cup.
Italy reached the final of Euro 2020 after winning Group A, and eliminated Austria, Belgium and Spain to the semifinals. Goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma and playmaker Jorginho became heroes in the penalty shootout victory over La Furia Roja.
On the other hand, England won Group D, then eliminated Germany and Ukraine. Gareth Southgate's team conceded only one goal in the main round of Euro 2020, namely when they won 2-1 over Denmark in the semifinals. In that match against Denmark, they needed an own goal, a foul on Raheem Sterling and Harry Kane's goal following his missed penalty in extra time to ensure themselves through to the final.
Italy are unbeaten at Euro 2020 since qualifying. Roberto Mancini's men are also unbeaten in the last 33 matches. Meanwhile, England is so optimistic that the jargon of Football's Coming Home will actually be realized this year.
Who can beat Italy? English!
Who can beat England? Italy!
Estimated Line-up
Italy (4-3-3): Donnarumma; Emerson, Chiellini, Bonucci, Di Lorenzo; Barella, Jorginho, Verratti; Insigne, Immobile, Chiesa.
Coach: Roberto Mancini.
England (4-2-3-1): Pickford; Shaw, Maguire, Stones, Walker; Rice, Phillips; Sterling, Mount, Saka; Kane.
Coach: Gareth Southgate.