Euro 2020: Switzerland ($5.50) vs Spain ($1.61) – 3rd July @2am
Switzerland will face Spain will face each other at 2am Saturday in the first quarter final of Euro 2020.
Both sides were victorious after incredible matches that will long live in the memory of football fans.
The Swiss produced the upset of the tournament after coming from 3-1 behind against France to ultimately defeat the tournament favourites 5-4 on penalties.
Spain withheld an almighty comeback from Croatia to eventually come out on top in a 5-3 win after 120 minutes of play.
It’s now on to Saint Petersburg with a semi-finals place at stake, where the winner will take on either Belgium or Italy.
Team News
Switzerland will have captain Granit Xhaka unavailable due to suspension. This is a massive blow as the Arsenal midfielder was inspirational in their historic win over France.
Spain manager Luis Enrique is unlikely to change the eleven who started against Croatia, although left-back Jordi Alba is pushing for selection.
Players to Watch
Haris Seferovic: The Swiss striker scored twice in his country’s unforgettable win against tournament favourites France. Along with attacking dynamo Xherdan Shaqiri, the Benfica man will be called upon as Switzerland’s main attacking threat.
Cesar Azpilicueta: It might seem strange to highlight a defender who is part of an evidently unreliable defence, but the Chelsea man is an instrumental figure for a largely inexperienced Spanish side – at least at tournament level. He also is a threat going forward, as seen when he scored a smart header against Croatia.
Key Stats
- Spain have scored ten goals in their last two matches
- Switzerland have only kept one clean sheet in their last six matches
Best Bets
Over/Under: Over 3.5 ($3.32)
Correct Score: Spain 3-1 ($13)
Euro 2020: Belgium ($3.25) vs Italy ($2.30) – 3rd July @5am
Belgium and Italy face off in the glamour tie of the Euro 2020 quarter-final line-up.
The Red Devils ground out a solid 1-0 win against reigning champions Portugal in the Round of 16.
Meanwhile, it took Italy extra time to finally see off Austria, eventually knocking out their European neighbours 2-1 after 120 minutes.
This tie will be intriguing not just for the quality on display, but for the quality who might be missing, with both teams sweating on some of their key stars to beat the clock and declare themselves fit in time for what should be an epic quarter-final.
Team News
Belgium’s two biggest players Kevin De Bruyne and Eden Hazard are both “50-50” chances to play, according to manager Roberto Martinez. The Manchester City midfielder picked up a bruised ankle against Portugal, while Hazard is recovering from a hamstring complaint, making his availability highly doubtful.
Italy similarly are waiting on key players, with captain Giorgio Chiellini also a doubt, though Leonardo Bonnuci, Leonardo Spinazzola and Giovanni Di Lorenzo should all start.
Players to Watch
Romlelu Lukaku: He is the focal point of Belgium’s attack and has had an outstanding tournament so far, bagging three goals in four games. If De Bruyne and Hazard are declared unfit to play, he will take on even more attacking responsibility.
Ciro Immobile: He’s scored twice so far in Italy’s Euro 2020 campaign, which is a good return considering the Italians are sharing the goals around. He will be coming up against a very experienced defence in Vertonghen, Alderweireld and Vermaelen – his pace will ask the Belgium veterans a lot of questions.
Key Stats
- Italy has only conceded one goal at Euro 2020
- Belgium haven’t been kept scoreless since June 2018
Best Bets
Match Result: Belgium ($3.25)
Over/Under: Over 2.5 ($2.35)
