Well-known journalist and editor-in-chief of Football magazine Artem Frankov has prepared a forecast for the Euro 2024 qualifying match between England and Italy.
"There is a great temptation to bet on England (if only out of a desire to help our national team in a similar specific way), although anything can happen in the relationship between these teams. Of course, we are talking about the expected super match of the Euro 2021 finalists.
No listing of losses and, in particular, a reminder of the Italian betting scandal (Tonali and company plus the fear of exposure by those who have not yet been involved in crime) will help us draw conclusions about the likely outcome of the match.
In my opinion, the main thing in this problem is the mood of the English team, which has long been sent to the Euros and beaten the Italians on their home turf (2-1), but, in principle, has a chance to let the dog down - not completely, but very seriously damaging psychologically. The English public is very demanding... In addition, Italy is a little tired after the 4-0 thrashing of Malta, while Gareth Southgate's team was playing the fool.
My bet: OTB 2.5 for 2.27," said Frankov.