England vs Italy Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA Women's Euro 2025 semi-final

The Lionesses are the defending champions of the European competition.

The England women’s national football team are all set to take on the Italy women’s national football team in the 2025 UEFA Women’s Euro semifinal. The high-stakes contest between these teams will take place at the Stade de Genève.

Despite finishing second in their group, the Lionesses have done well. They have now reached the semifinals of the women’s European championship. The England women’s national football team are marching on towards their second Euro title, but it is not going to be an easy task.

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— Lionesses (@Lionesses) July 19, 2025

The Italy women’s national football team also finished second in their respective group. Le Azzurri are coming in after defeating Norway women in their previous Women’s Euro fixture. It was a close game, but they stole a narrow win towards the end of the game, which helped them reach the last four stage.

Kick-off:

• Location: Geneva, Switzerland
• Stadium: Stade de Genève
• Date: Wednesday, July 23
• Kick-off Time: 00:30 IST (Tuesday, July 22: 19:00 GMT/ 15:00 ET/ 12:00 PT)
• Referee: Ivana Martincic
• VAR: In use

Form:

England women: W-L-W-W-D

Italy women: W-W-D-L-W

Players to Watch

Ella Toone (England Women)

In four goal involvements in four Women’s Euro 2025 matches, Ella Toone has been one of the most consistent performers for the Lionesses. The Manchester United women’s midfielder is going to play an important role in controlling the midfield. Toone is also likely to make a significant contribution in the final third.

Cristiana Girelli (Italy Women)

Cristiana Girelli scored a sensational brace for the Italy women’s national football team in the quarter-final of the European tournament. She led her side to a win and will yet again play a crucial role for Le Azzurri in the attacking front. In four Women’s Euro games of this campaign, Girelli has scored three goals.

Match Facts

• The Lionesses have won both of their last two matches against Le Azzurri.
• Italy Women have not been able to defeat the England Women in any of their last five meetings.
• Le Azzurri have never won a Women’s Euro title.

England Women vs Italy Women: Betting Tips and Odds

• England Women to win @8/15 bet365
• Lauren James to score @6/1 Quinnbet
• Goals under 3.5 @1/2 William Hill

Injury and Team News

All of the selected squad members for both the Lionesses and Le Azzurri are fit and set to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 30

England Women won: 9

Italy Women won: 15

Draws: 6

Predicted Lineups

England Women’s predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Hampton (GK); Bronze, Williamson, Carter, Greenwood; Toone, Walsh, Stanway; James, Russo, Hemp

Italy Women’s predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Giuliani (GK); Oliviero, Salvai, Linari, Di Guglielmo; Caruso, Giugliano, Severini; Cantore, Girelli, Bonansea

Match Prediction

Both the Lionesses and Le Azzurri are set to give their all in one of the biggest women’s competitions. The England women’s national football team are likely to defeat the Italy women’s national football team in the semifinal of the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025.

Prediction: England Women 2-1 Italy Women

Telecast Details

India: FanCode

USA: FOX Sports, ViX

UK: BBC1, BBC2, BBC iPlayer, ITV, ITV4, ITVX, S4C

Switzerland: Play SRF – Sport-Livestreams

Nigeria: DStv Stream, SportyTV 

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