Italy can set a new national record when they face Austria in the last 16 at Euro 2020 tonight.
A perfect group stage surprised many, despite the Azzurri’s form heading into the tournament, and they can rightly be considered among the favourites to lift the trophy for the first time since 1968.
Roberto Mancini’s side can also go a record 31 matches unbeaten this evening, while they are also looking for a 12th successive victory in London.
Austria, meanwhile, are into the knockout stages at a major tournament for the first time in 39 years after beating Ukraine to snatch the runners-up spot in Group C.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Italy vs Austria is scheduled for an 8pm BST kick-off tonight (Saturday, June 26, 2021).
The match will be held at Wembley Stadium in London, England.
Where to watch Italy vs Austria
TV channel: Tonight’s match will be televised live on BBC One for free.
Live stream: UK viewers will also be able to watch the game online via the BBC iPlayer.
Italy vs Austria team news
Italy: Donnarumma, Di Lorenzo, Bonucci, Acerbi, Spinazzola, Barella, Jorginho, Verratti, Berardi, Immobile, Insigne
Subs: Sirigu, Locatelli, Belotti, Pessina, Emerson Palmieri, Chiesa, Cristante, Bernardeschi, Raspadori, Bastoni, Toloi, Meret
Austria: Bachmann, Lainer, Dragovic, Hinteregger, Alaba, Xaver Schlager, Grillitsch, Laimer, Sabitzer, Baumgartner, Arnautovic
Subs: Alexander Schlager, Ulmer, Posch, Ilsanker, Gregoritsch, Pervan, Baumgartlinger, Lienhart, Trimmel, Schaub, Schopf, Kalajdzic
Referee: Anthony Taylor (England)
Italy vs Austria prediction
Italy have surprised many with their ruthlessness in front of goal and I expect that to continue tonight.
The Azzurri will dominate possession and have the ability to punish an Austria side boasting plenty of talent but susceptible to being overrun.
Italy 2-0 Austria
Head to head (h2h) history and results
Italy wins: 16
Draws: 8
Austria wins: 11
Betting odds and tips
Italy to win: 1/2
Austria to win: 33/5
