Italy vs Uruguay: Preview & Prediction
For Italy, the arrival of Uruguay in Nice is the biggest date of this truce international of June. The winners of San Marino on Wednesday (8-0), the Italians will play this Sunday against Liechtenstein for the qualifiers for the next World Cup. A formality on the paper for who should be the same on the pitch … So, this friendly against Uruguay will be the biggest shock of this end of season. A good test for Italy before the summer holidays. The South Americans, who have just lost Cavani on injury, can they win?
Italy enjoyed a friendly at the end of May with a wide 8-0 success over San Marino.
The Italians have been undefeated for 8 games, with 6 wins and 2 draws.
In defeat in Ireland, Uruguay has just chained 4 defeats of rank. By conning 12 goals over this period …
The Celeste will have to do without Cavani, his star striker, injured during the trip to Ireland. A blow for the Uruguayans.
Italy vs Uruguay: Direct Matches
The Uruguayans have the lead in the bucket, with a fourth defeat of rank conceded in Ireland. Without Cavani, we think that Uruguay will have difficulty to bring down this Italian formation which remains unbeaten on its last 8 outings (6 hits, 2 draws). We play on a victory of the Italians.
Italy vs Uruguay: Betting Tips
Italy win – Odds: 2.10
Over 2,5 goals – Odds: 2.20