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After easily beating Switzerland, Italy can now plan for a potential round of 16 opponent. However, they will have to beat Wales to secure top spot.
Manuel Locatelli was the star of the show against Switzerland, scoring a goal in each half to lead the Azzuri to the knockout stages.
Wales come into the game on the back of a 2-0 win over Turkey and hope to upset an in form Italy side on Sunday.
Italy to concede but win
Italy have been nothing short of sensational so far and have rightfully booked a place in the knockout stages. Their upcoming game against Wales should be a formality as they are expected to win again.
However, their clean sheet record will be under huge threat, considering the quality in attack they will face. Gareth Bale showed his magic on matchday two and is expected to come to the party again.
Aaron Ramsey, who currently plays for Juventus, will also offer a threat. An Italy win and over 2.5 will serve investors well.
The odds
Italy are huge favorites to win this game, with their odds priced at 1.48 by Betway and Wales have their odds pinned at 7.31. An Italy win and over 2.5 has been priced at 2.47.
Team news
Italy predicted XI: Donnarumma, Di Lorenzo, Bonucci, Chiellini, Spinazzola, Barella, Jorginho, Locatelli, Berardi, Immobile, Insigne
Wales predicted XI: Ward, Davies, Rodon, Mepham, Roberts, Allen, Bale, Ramsey, Morell, James, Moore
Italy v Wales head-to-head
6th September,2003: Italy 4-0 Wales (UEFA European Championship qualifiers)
16th October, 2002: Wales 2-1 Italy (UEFA European Championship qualifiers)
5th June 1999: Italy 4-0 Wales (UEFA European Championship qualifiers)
5th September 1998: Wales 0-2 Italy (UEFA European Championship qualifiers)
24th January, 1996: Italy 3-0 Wales (International Friendly)
Italy have clearly been the better outfit, winning four of their last five games against Wales. This will be their first showdown in the competition.
Overall, Italy have won seven and lost two to Wales in nine games.
How to follow the tournament in Ghana
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Enjoy selected live matches televised on Joy Prime (English) and Adom TV (Akan). You can also watch games in high definition on the HD+ Decoder, where Joy Prime HD is channel 102 and Adom TV HD is channel 103.
On radio, get live commentary of this match in English (Joy 99.7 FM, Luv 99.5 FM and/or Hitz 103.9 FM) or in Akan (Adom 106.3 FM, Nhyira 104.5 FM, and Asempa 94.7 FM).
You can also get all the above programs (radio and TV) streaming on the media section of this website.
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