The Euro 2020 is now set to enter the last 8, with Switzerland hosting Spain while Belgium face Italy in the first two quarter-finals match on Friday.
Switzerland Vs. Spain
Euro 2020 is getting better and more interesting as some teams are progressing to the next stages while others were eliminated. In our match preview tackles two rivals, Switzerland taking on Spain in the mouth-watering Euro 2020 quarter-finals clash on Friday evening at Gazprom Arena.
These teams reached quarter-finals with the most thrilling round of 16 showdowns with Switzerland eliminating France through penalties.
A-Team Nati took the lead through Haris Seferovic in 15 minutes in the second-half Karim Benzema netted a brace in the 57th and 59th minute, Paul Pogba slotted the third goal.
Vladimir Petkovic’s side’s hope to progress to the next stage seemed dimmed but instead stayed focused and committed.
Haris Seferovic pulled the second goal in the 81st minute, Mario Gavranovic bringing Switzerland back to the game with a goal in the 90th minute forcing them to extra-time.
The extra-time didn’t yield any difference forcing them to penalty kicks which ended 5-4 in favor of A-Team Nati after Kylian Mbappe’s shot saved.
Spain on the other hand were held to a 3-3 draw against Croatia forcing them to extra-time only for Alvaro Morata to slot in the fourth and Mikel Oyarzabal the fifth goal sealing the victory for La Furia Roja.
In the last four encounters, these teams have met twice in UEFA Nations League, once in Int. Friendly Games and once in the World Cup, the previous match ended 1-1 draw in UEFA Nations League.
Our Topbets pundit is predicting a win for Spain.
Win
Betway– 1.67
1XBet– 1.69
Under 2.5
Betway– 1.82
1XBet– 1.84
Belgium Vs. Italy
Belgium will be playing Italy in the second game of the Euro 2020 Quarter-finals on Friday night at Allianz Arena.
The Red Devils started the campaign with a bang beating Russia 3-0 and didn’t stop there, they continued with their terrific performance till now they are through to the Quarter-finals. Belgium secured a spot to the quarter-finals after eliminating Portugal in a narrow 1-0win goal courtesy of Thorgan Hazard in the 42nd Minute.
Azzurri on the other hand, were able to win all four Euro 2020, the latest beating Austria 2-1 to qualify to quarter-finals.
In the last four encounters, these teams have met thrice in European Champions League and once in International Friendly Games. Italy have managed to win twice while Belgium getting a single consolation win sharing spoils in the other game.
In the latest meeting Italy registered a 2-1 win over their opponents
Our topbets pundit is predicting a win for Italy
Win
Betway– 2.32
1XBet– 2.36
Under 2.5
Betway– 1.55
1XBet– 1.59
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