Italy vs. Switzerland: Preview and betting tips

Italy will play a crucial World Cup qualifying match on Friday, welcoming Switzerland at home. Both teams have the same number of points, so the winner takes qualification. What to expect from the day’s showpiece?

Italy played a Nations League play-off during the last break and finished in third place. They lead their qualifying group by just one point over their opponents on Friday, so only a win will secure the European champions first place.

The Swiss can be satisfied so far, although they are disappointed with their unnecessary draw against Northern Ireland. In the event of a draw or a win, they can still think about first place, but it’s not every day you score against the Italians.

Federico Chiesa has been Italy’s mainstay during the Euros, boasting a decent 3+3 record since the tournament began. Ciro Immobile has scored five goals and assisted three times in his last fifteen games.

Super midfielder Mario Gavranovic has shone for Switzerland, scoring nine times in the last 542 minutes of game time. Haris Seferovic has celebrated a goal six times in the recent past.

Italy boast a solid defence, having scored more than one goal in only one of their last forty-two games.

It will be a match between two excellent defending teams, the Swiss have not scored for over four hundred minutes.

Considering the width of the Italian squad and the form of Immobile, I recommend a home win.