Italy U21 vs Norway U21 | Date: Wednesday, 28 June 2023 | Kick-off: 20:45 CET | Venue: Cluj Arena (Cluj-Napoca)
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction One: Italy U21 to win – 1.63
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction Two: Total goals under 3.5 – 1.43
The Italians are favorites in this clash.
Of course, we don’t predict an easy win here, but Squadra Azzurra will get 3 points in this clash, definitely.
In addition, Italy haven’t lost their last group stage game of a Euro U21 season since 2006 (W6, D1) winning the previous four in a row.
In the previous four meetings between those teams, there were scored less than 3 goals. We expect to see the same scenario repeated.
After defeat in their opening game against France U21, Italy U21 team bounced back in 5th goals thriller against Switzerland (3:2).
To advance to the next round, young Squadra Azzurra must avoid a loss against Norway and hope that France will win or draw against Switzerland.
It’s worth mentioning, that Italy U21 team reached at least the quarter-finals in four of their past six Euro U21 campaigns.
Following a 2-1 loss to Switzerland in their opening game, the Norway U21 team suffered a tight 1-0 setback at the hands of France last weekend, putting them on the verge of elimination, as even a victory against Italy would not ensure advancement.
Italy U21: Carnesecchi; Scalvini, Pirola, Okoli, Bellanova, Ricci, Rovella, Tonali, Udogie, Cambiaghi, Pellegri
Norway U21: Klaesson; Daland, Heggheim, Sebulonsen, Hjelde, Zafeiris, Kitolano, Hove, Bobb, Nusa, Botheim
Where will this fixture be played?
Sunday’s game will be played at Stadionul Dr. Constantin Rădulescu (Cluj-Napoca)
Which bookmaker has the best odds for this match?
We recommend checking out the odds at 1xBet, 22Bet, and Bet365