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Slovakia vs Italy – (Group F, Thursday 3.00pm)

Everything is up for grabs in this match as both Slovakia & Italy know that victory could well be enough to secure qualification for round 2 & so this should be a good game, despite both being quite poor so far.

Italy were long odds on to win Group F but two average performances have only yielded two 1-1 draws & that leaves them with knowing they have to try & win this game just to qualify so the pressure is definitely on.

It is possible that another draw here will be good enough for Italy but that would be a huge risk to take & they simply have to go all out for the win & see where that takes them so we expect Italy to go against their nature & go on the attack in this one.

Slovakia have been very, very poor in this tournament & to be honest it is quite hard to envisage Slovakia playing well in this one despite the fact they can still qualify with a win.

Slovakia do have players with technical skill, but they appear to lack the belief as individuals & as a team unit that they can win matches and they just don’t appear to have what it takes to get a draw here, never mind win.

Italy have to win this match to make sure they qualify & we fully expect them to do so although the pressure of the situation means Italy will do well to win with comfort & a narrow win looks the way to go.

Betting Recommendations:

Outright Match Result: Italy to win
Correct Score Options: Italy to win 1-0/2-0
First Goalscorer each way/Player to score anytime: Gilardino/Iaquinta/Di Natale
Scorecast options: Gilardino/Iaquinta/Di Natale score 1st & Italy win 1-0/2-0
Double Result: Italy H/T & F/T

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