Italy vs Saudi Arabia Betting Tip
Statistics, predictions and bet tips with highest odds for the International Friendlies Match Italy vs Saudi Arabia. Sounds analysis with head-to-head comparison and current performance by football experts.
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Italy vs Saudi Arabia | Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds
Italy take on Saudi Arabia in Switzerland on Monday evening, with the Azzurri looking to make a winning start to life under new manager Roberto Mancini. However, with their opponents currently preparing for their World Cup campaign in Russia, it promises to be a close encounter at the AFG Arena in St. Gallen next week.
Match Preview
Having failed to qualify for the World Cup finals for the first time, Italy will be looking to kick-start a new era of football when they take on Saudi Arabia in a friendly encounter on Monday. Roberto Mancini will lead the Azzurri for the first time, while their Middle-Eastern opponents will be looking to head to Russia in just a matter of weeks off the back of a confidence-boosting victory. For those still unsure of who to back, be sure to check out our top betting tip below. However, let’s first take a closer look at the two teams, starting with the Italy.
Italy Form
Italy come into their clash with Saudi Arabia off the back of a 1-1 draw against England at Wembley, having previously been comfortably beaten by Argentina. Including their World Cup playoff encounters with Sweden, Italy are now without a win in their last four matches, with new manager Mancini having plenty of work to do. The Azzurri are likely to name the likes of Ciro Immobile, Jorginho and Leonardo Bonucci in their starting eleven, while Mario Balotelli is back in contention too.
Saudi Arabia Form
Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia recorded successive friendly wins over Algeria and Greece recently, with manager Juan Antonio Pizzi looking for another positive performance when his team travels to Switzerland next week. The likes of Taisir Al-Jassim, Osama Hawsawi and Yahya Al-Shehri bring huge experience for the underdogs, while striker Mohammad Al-Sahlawi has an impressive 28 international goals from just 38 appearances.
Head to Head
The two nations are yet to meet in either a competitive or friendly match, meaning that no conclusions can be made when it comes to their head-to-head record.
Italy vs Saudi Arabia Prediction
Despite having missed out on a place at this summer’s World Cup Finals in Russia, their status on the international stage means that it comes as little surprise that Italy are the firm favourites for victory with the majority of online bookmakers. The Azzurri are available to back at odds of 2/9 with William Hill, while Saudi Arabia are priced at 14/1 on the same platform to claim a surprise victory in Switzerland. Meanwhile, a draw after 90 minutes is available at 9/2 with Paddy Power.
Italy vs Saudi Arabia Betting Tip: under 2.5 goals
However, our top betting tip for the match is to bet on there being under 2.5 goals during the 90 minutes at the AFG Arena, a market is available at a best price of 10/11 with Ladbrokes.
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