Spain vs Italy Match Preview and Betting Tips

June 25, 2013 Thatsbettingtips Staff

The second semi-final of the Confederations Cup takes place on Thursday evening, as world champions Spain play fellow European competitors Italy for a place in the final of this intriguing tournament.

Spain start as 2/5 favourites to win the match, Italy can be backed at 15/2, whilst the draw is available at 4/1. All odds quoted are available with BetVictor.

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Spain comfortably disposed of Nigeria 3-0 in their final group match to set up this semi-final clash against their European Championship final victims Italy. Head coach Vicente Del Bosque has the luxury of a full squad to choose from and will have no fears about facing an Italy side who have yet to hit any sort of decent form in this tournament.

Italy lost their last group game 4-2 to tournament hosts Brazil meaning they landed the unfortuante semi-final tie against the best international side in the world. But a bigger blow to the Azzurri is the loss of Mario Balotelli who went off injured against Brazil and who may not feature again in this tournament. Italy will be hopeful of victory but in reality Spain should stitch this match up comfortably to progress to the final.

With Roberto Soldado expected to start up front for Spain, we have ourselves a cracking betting weapon in the goalscorer markets. The Valencia striker can be backed at a tasty 5/1 with BetVictor to score the first goal, and if you think he will find the net more than once then the 7/1 available with SkyBet to score two or more goals rates as a decent punt. In the correct score market I can't help but be tempted by BetVictor's stand out price of 10/1 for a 3-0 Spain victory. And finally put that scoreline in a Soldado first goalscorer scorecast with Victor at 40/1 if, like me, you are tempted by big odds.

Spain vs Italy Betting Tips

Soldado First Goalscorer – 5/1 with BetVictor

A £10 stake returns £60

Soldado to score two or more goals – 7/1 with SkyBet

A £10 stake returns £80

Spain to win 3-0 correct score – 10/1 with BetVictor

A £10 stake returns £110

Soldado 3-0 Spain Scorecast – 40/1 with BetVictor

A £10 stake returns £410

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