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Italy vs Switzerland prediction: Jorginho remains crucial part of Roberto Mancini's plan

Italy can be the first nation to secure a place in the knockout stages of Euro 2020 if they can see Switzerland at the Stadio Olimpico

The Swiss are 5/1 outsiders while the Italians are the favourites at 8/13 with Grosvenor Sport and a draw is 14/5.

The Azzurri have set the bar high for Euro 2020 beating Turkey comfortably 3-0 in front of a home crowd controlling every area of the match.

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They face a Switzerland side who will be frustrated not to see off Wales when the chances were there after Kieffer Moore equalised to secure his nation a point.

Liverpool's Xherdan Shaqiri picked up the assist in that match and looked a decent threat going forward as well as from set-pieces.

Tips

  • Italy to win and both teams to score - 10/3
  • Switzerland to have over 2/5 cards - 23/5

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He will, however, face a dilemma in the form of Jorginho, Manuel Locatelli and Nicolo Barella.

The midfield trio were close to a near-perfect game as you can get, controlling the ball, setting the tempo and frustrating the opposition's midfield.

Shaqiri relied heavily on Remo Freuler and Granit Xhaka to control the game to make the most of his ability in the game but if he cannot get that when the Italians control, then he is extremely limited.

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