Germany vs Italy preview

March 28, 2016
By: Nemanja Lazarevic

Italy vs NetherlandsGermany will have a lot to prove after England inflicted them with the third defeat in last four matches and no doubts that Joachim Low will demand a response from his men.

Italy, on the other hand, looked good in the 1-1 draw with Spain, and they will be hoping to produce another strong performance.

Germany may be the reigning World Cup champions, but there is plenty of work ahead for Joachim Low is his side are going to challenge for the Euro 2016 trophy.

Die Mannschaft have largely struggled since the success in Brazil, and the recent under-par performances are a genuine cause for concern.

Germany have lost both matches since the qualifying campaign ended, with the England defeat especially disappointing.

Die Mannschaft squandered a two-goal lead and ended up losing the game 3-2, so chances are they will give their best to return to the right track against Italy.

Germany are available at 1.91 (10/11) to defeat the Azzurri, but we don’t believe there is value in those odds considering the circumstances.

Joachim Low is expected to field his strongest side after the England embarrassment, meaning there will not be too many changes to the starting line-up.

Probable starting line-up (4-2-3-1): Neuer – Can, Mustafi, Hummels, Hector – Khedira, Kroos – Muller, Ozil, Reus – Gomez.

Italy will be heading to the tournament in France as the Euro 2012 finalists, but there have been plenty of changes since.

Antonio Conte was handed the reigns after the Azzurri crashed out in the group stage at the 2014 World Cup, and he will want to try and lift the coveted trophy before he leaves for Chelsea.

As that usually happens, Italy did not impress in the qualifying campaign, but, nonetheless, eased off to the first place in the group.

The Azzurri also showed some promise in international friendlies, sharing spoils with Romania and Spain either side of the turn of the year.

And having performed really well against La Furia Roja, Italy look a good bet to upset Germany at odds of 4.60 (18/5) offered on away win.

Emanuele Giaccherini has recovered from a minor knock, but Giacomo Bonaventura is doubtful through fever and he is unlikely to start.

Probable starting line-up (3-4-3): Buffon – Darmian, Bonucci, Rugani – Florenzi, Parolo, Jorginho, Giaccherini – El Shaarawy, Zaza, Insigne.

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