Spain vs. Italy prediction, odds, time: UEFA Euro 2024 picks, June 20 best bets by proven soccer expert

A huge UEFA Euro 2024 battle takes place on Thursday at the AufSchalke Arena in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, as two-time title winners Spain face defending champions Italy in a Group B clash. Spain, who beat Croatia 3-0 in their group stage opener, went on to win the Euro 2012 title and become the first consecutive winners in the tournament’s history. Italy aims to be second and began that mission by beating Albania 2-1 in the first game of the group stage. The Italians overcame the Spanish on penalties in the Euro 2020 semi-finals, before defeating England in identical fashion for the title.

Kickoff is set for 3pm ET. The Spanish are +115 favorites (risk $100 to win $115) in the latest Spain vs. Italy odds, while the Italians are +280 underdogs. A 90 minute draw costs +210 and the over/under of total goals scored is 2.5. Before making any choice between Italy and Spain, you need to see what SportsLine’s proven football expert Martin Green has to say.

After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper and covered the game around the world. Last year, Green was profitable across a number of areas in his football picks, including Champions League (+3.05 units), FA Cup (+3.07), EFL Cup (+4.47) and Euro qualifiers 2024 (+6.30), among others. He’s also been solid with his Premier League picks this year, going 30-22-1 (+7.07).

Now, Green has analyzed Spain vs Italy from every angle and secured his picks and predictions for Euro 2024. You can head to SportsLine now to see Green’s picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Italy vs Spain:

• Spain v Italy Money Line: Spain +115, Italy +280, Draw +210
• Spain vs Italy over/under: 2.5 goals
• Spain vs Italy Spread: Spain -0.5 (+110)
• SPA: The Spanish side have lost just one of their last 11 meetings with Italy in all competitions
• ITA: Italians have allowed just two goals in their last six games overall
• Spain x Italy picks: See the choices here

Why you should support Spain

Under coach Luis de la Fuente, the Spanish side have lost just one of their 11 competitive matches, winning each of their last seven. The team also has a 10-2-1 record in their last 13 matches overall and has defeated Italy 2-1 in each of their last two meetings – both in the UEFA Nations League semi-finals (2021, 2023). Spain are on a run of four games without losing, during which they outscored their opponents 16-4.

Extreme Mikel Oyarzabal scored four goals during the series, including a hat-trick in the 5–0 rout of Andorra in an international friendly on 5 June. Rodrigo and Pedri have two goals each, with the former scoring twice in the 3-3 draw with Brazil in March and the latter scoring once in the 5-1 win over Northern Ireland on 8 June. Striker Álvaro Morata also scored in that friendly before opening the scoring for Spain in their victory over Albania with his 35th goal, tying him for fourth place on the national team’s all-time list. See which team to choose here.

Why you should support Italy

The Italians are on a run of seven games without losing in all competitions (5-2-0) and have lost just one of the last 12 (8-3-1). Italy conceded a goal just 23 seconds into the first group stage game against Albania, but recovered significantly to secure the three points.

Defender Alessandro Bastoni converted in the 11th minute to create a stalemate, which the midfielder Nicolo Barella broke in the 16th minute. It was the tenth international goal for 27-year-old Barella, who scored his only goal of Euro 2020 in Italy’s 2-1 quarter-final victory against Belgium. Extreme Federico Chiesa scored two goals for the Italians during Euro 2024 qualifying and was the only member of the club to score against Spain before the penalty shootout in the Euro 2020 semi-finals. See which team to choose here.

How to make choices between Italy and Spain

Green has analyzed Italy vs Spain from every possible angle and is leaning towards goal totals. He’s also secured a couple of confident best bets, including one that offers an extra cash payout, and is offering a full breakdown of this match. He’s sharing his Euro 2024 picks and analysis only on SportsLine.

So who wins? Spain vs Italy on Thursday, and where is all the betting value? Visit SportsLine now to see which Italy vs Spain bets have all the value, all from the proven football expert who has been profitable across multiple leaguesand find out.

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