Portugal vs Italy Predictions, Betting Tips and Preview

Nations League predictions

Two of European football’s traditionally top nations go face to face on Monday night and you can read our Portugal vs Italy predictions below – the teams are in the top tier of the new UEFA Nations League and, with Portugal already having drawn to World Cup finalists Croatia whilst the Italians hosted Poland in the opening game.

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Portugal vs Italy Predictions for Today

Although Italy had one day less to prepare for this fixture with their opening game of the Nations League on Friday as opposed to the Thursday kick off the Portuguese squad enjoyed, they were able to rescues a point against a tough Poland side and now they’ll be looking to build on that  late goal in their next fixture. They have the more complete squad looking at the players that have been selected and Portugal are now without Ronaldo after the winger was kept out of the selection for this international break. Italy to win is at 11/5 with Ladbrokes and the first prediction for this match.

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Portugal vs Italy – Over/Under 2.5 Goals Prediction

These nations tend to have very different ideas and ways in which they play the game. Whilst Portugal traditionally tend to focus on attacking with a bit of flair, the Italians prefer a structured, secure and defensively sound line up. Despite this, you can get some good odds for over/under goal totals this weekend with over 2.5 goals at 11/8 with Betfred. Not a bad shout for our Portugal vs Italy predictions considering the talent in both teams.

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Portugal vs Italy – Both Teams to Score Prediction

Similarly to the second prediction we have for you, both squads to score could be a good bet too. Portugal did well to get a 1-1 draw against a very good Croatia side in their first game of the international break and, whilst Italy may be considered lucky to have salvaged a draw on Friday night they certainly are capable of getting at least one goal against this Portuguese squad. Bet365 are offering both teams to score at a price of 11/10 and that completes our match predictions for Portugal vs Italy.

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Looking for a bigger win this international break? Take a look at our accumulator tip here.

 

Portugal vs Italy Betting Preview and Odds

The hosts are the favourites for the game and you can get them to win at 5/4 with William Hill who are also offering 21/10 for a draw after 90 minutes. You ca also get Portugal to win to nil at 12/5 with Betfred or 4/1 for the Italians to win to nil. The most likely score according to the bookies is a 1-0 win for Portugal and Betstars are offering that at 5/1.

Portugal Team News vs Italy

As we have already explained, Portugal’s team is absent of Cristiano Ronaldo who was not included in the squad following his move to Juventus this summer. The squad is also without Eder, Anthony Lopes and the experienced Bruno Alves, all three of whom were selected in the World Cup squad.

Italy Team News vs Portugal

There were no substantial injuries from Italy’s fixture on Friday night so their squad remains fully available from the initial selection. The big omissions from the squad include Mattia De Sciglio at full back and Claudio Marchisio and Marco Verratti in midfield.

Portugal vs Italy Stats

  • The two sides have played 25 times in the past
  • Portugal have only won five of those with two draws and 18 Italian wins
  • The most recent game between the two sides came in 2015 and finished with a 1-0 away win for Portugal

 

Portugal vs Italy Betting Tips

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