Spain U21 vs Italy U21 Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA U21 Euro 2025
Both La Rojita and Gli Azzurrini are battling for the top spot in Group A.
The Spain national under-21 football team are all set to battle the Italy national under-21 football team in their final group stage fixture of the UEFA European Under-21 Championship 2025 edition. The Stadium of Anton Mlatinsky is all set to witness the intense clash between these two sides.
The Spain national under-21 football team are looking in good touch and have secured positive results in both of their UEFA Euro U21 2025 campaign. La Rojita did come up with good performances, but their attack in the first half against Romania U21 looked poor. They, however, came back in the second half to win the game.
Gli Azzurrini have also performed well. They have also maintained clean sheets in both of their previous games of the European tournament. The Italy national under-21 football team will now be eyeing the top spot in the group, but it is not going to be an easy task as the Spaniards are also doing well.
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Kick-off:
- Location: Trnava, Slovakia
- Stadium: Stadium of Anton Mlatinsky
- Date: Wednesday, June 18
- Kick-off Time: 00:30 IST [Tuesday, June 17: 19:00 GMT/ 15:00 ET/ 12:00 PT]
- Referee: TBD
- VAR: Not in use
Form:
Spain U21: W-L-L-W-W
Italy U21: D-L-D-W-W
Players to Watch
Mateo Joseph (Spain U21)
The Leeds United forward is going to play an important role for his national team once again. He scored a goal in the Euro U21 fixture against Slovakia U21, but he failed to do so against Romania U21. Mateo Joseph will now be looking to step up, as the Italians do have a good defence.
Cesare Casadei (Italy U21)
Cesare Casadei was the sole goal scorer for the Italy national under-21 football team in their last game against the hosts, Slovakia U21. He is going to play an important role in controlling the midfield. Casadei can also trouble the Spaniards on the attacking front.
The Torino FC midfielder will be looking to step up here.
Match Facts
- Italy U21 are unbeaten in their last three matches.
- Both Spain U21 and Italy U21 are on a two-match winning run.
- La Rojita have not been able to maintain a clean sheet in any of their last five matches.
Spain U21 vs Italy U21: Betting Tips and Odds
- Match to end in a draw
- Mateo Joseph to score
- Goals under 2.5
Injury and Team News
Gerard Martin will not be in action for Spain U21 as he is injured.
All of the selected squad members for Italy U21 are fit and set to be in action.
Head-to-Head
Total matches: 11
Spain U21 won: 4
Italy U21 won: 4
Draws: 3
Predicted Lineups
Spain U21 predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)
Iturbe (GK); Pubill, Tarrega, Mosquera, Bueno; Guerra, Turrientes; Sanchez, Torre, Lopez; Joseph
Italy U21 predicted lineup (4-3-2-1)
Desplanches (GK); Zanotti, Coppola, Pirola, Ruggeri; Ndour, Prati, Fabbian; Baldanzi, Casadei; Gnonto
Match Prediction
La Rojita and Gli Azzurrini are set to come up with an intense fixture. The Spain U21 vs Italy U21 UEFA Euro U21 2025 fixture is likely to come up with a draw.
Prediction: Spain U21 1-1 Italy U21
Telecast Details
India: Fancode
Slovakia: STVR Sport online
UK: Channel 4
USA: Disney+, ViX
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