England vs Italy prediction 17.10.2023

• Competition: EURO Qualifications
• Date: Tuesday, 17th October 2023
• Kickoff: 19:45 UK / 20:45 CEST
• Venue: Wembley Stadium (London)

A massive game between England and Italy is scheduled for Tuesday night at Wembley. England currently leads the group with 13 points from five rounds, followed closely by Italy and Ukraine with ten points (although Ukraine has played one additional match). Both England and Italy are desperate for points, particularly Luciano Spalletti’s team, which could encounter difficulties if they suffer a defeat on Tuesday.

England is very close to qualifying for EURO. If Gareth Southgate’s team wins or draws on Tuesday, they will almost certainly secure a spot in the European championship next year. This is especially likely considering their upcoming games against North Macedonia and Malta. In October, Southgate’s team did not have any qualifying matches. Their only game was a friendly against Australia, which they won 1-0 at home. Despite playing with a mixed lineup, the performance was not as good as expected, with England having eight shots fewer than their opponents. While the win is important, the fans will be expecting a better performance against Italy on Tuesday.

Italy chose not to participate in the World Cup in Qatar, and if they fail to qualify for EURO, it would be considered a near national catastrophe. The acquisition of one or three points would significantly increase Italy’s chances of winning the championship. Italy has not suffered any losses in their last four matches. In their most recent game, they emerged victorious with a 4-0 score against Malta at their home ground. However, it is important to note that Malta, being a Mediterranean country, did not pose a real challenge for Italy. Their upcoming match against England on Tuesday is expected to present Italy with many more difficulties.

England vs Italy pick: Over 2.5 goals

In the first five qualifying matches, both England and Italy managed to score more than ten goals each (England with 16 and Italy with 10). During their initial head-to-head match, England emerged victorious with a 2-1 win. It is anticipated that Tuesday’s game will also witness a minimum of three goals.