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Tom Phillips

Italy vs Switzerland prediction: Shaqiri's attacking influence is crucial at Euro 2020

Xherdan Shaqiri's Switzerland will have a task on their hands when they face Italy who put on an impressive display on the opening fixture of Euro 2020.

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 were solid after seeing Turkey off 3-0 in Rome while Switzerland let a 1-0 slip at the end thanks to Kieffer Moore's header giving Wales a point and a chance to qualify out of the group stage.

Roberto Mancini's side effectively need just a draw to qualify with results going their way but a second win will be more than enough and a give Italy breathing space to rest key players before the knockout stages against Wales.

Switzerland, meanwhile, have an uphill task to find the net against a side who only conceded four goals in the qualifying round.

Tips

  • Xherdan Shaqiri to assist - 13/2
  • Both teams to score - 6/5

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Shaqiri will be frustrated with his side letting a 1-0 lead slip at the end against Wales, but will be pleased his lack of playing time at Liverpool has not hindered his form on the international stage.

The midfielder assisted from a corner for Breel Embolo to head it in to give them the lead in their group stage opener.

He will face the tough task of finding space against Italy's midfield who have had no problem controlling the middle of the park under Mancini so far. His main threat will come from set-pieces, similar to Wales I reckon.

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