Italy vs Bosnia-Herzegovina Prediction & Match Preview

Italy vs Bosnia-Herzegovina Prediction

Italy will be looking to boost the confidence ahead of the final test before the start of the 2024 Euro. They host Bosnia-Herzegovina on Sunday evening at Empoli’s Stadio Carlo Castellani – Computer Gross Arena.

• Bosnia-Herzegovina enter this off the back of five straight losses.
• The Bosnians have conceded 16 goals in these 5 defeats.
• Italy lost just one of the previous ten outings across competitions.

The Italians are also hoping to fix the impression from a low-profile goalless stalemate to fellow Euro contestant Turkey in their previous exhibition. Luciano Spalletti’s men did not offer anything in the final third on the occasion.

Bosnia-Herzegovina were also in action last week. They fell 0-3 to England on Monday night at St. James’ Park. The Bosnians did well to keep the Three Lions at bay in the first half but Gareth Southgate’s substitutions made all the difference after the break.

Recent Meetings

• Italy have three wins, one draw, and one defeat in the last five encounters with Bosnia-Herzegovina.
• These two teams last locked horns in the 2020 UEFA Nations League campaign. Italy took four points from the two meetings with the Bosnians on the occasion.
• We did not see three or more goals in either of the previous two H2H affairs between these counterparts.

The Verdict

Italy will be motivated to get a result in their last preparation game ahead of the title-defence quest at the Euro. Their rivals are in the rebuild process under new manager Sergej Barbarez. Barbarez can’t count on services of many first-team regulars, including Bosnia’s best player Edin Dzeko.

While Bosnia-Herzegovina provided a solid resistance against England in the first half three days ago, they just don’t have quality to compete at this level. Italy are also playing in front of the home fans and they possess a better head-to-head record.

Anything but their comprehensive victory would represent a huge upset. You can back Azzurri to win by two or more goals difference at the odds of 1.83.

Bosnia-Herzegovina lost five consecutive games in all competitions. They’ve conceded as many as 16 goals in the process. New manager Barbarez will use this game to additionally test some players.

Knowing how much the hosts need the win to improve the atmosphere in the dressing room ahead of the Euro, we would not be surprised to see plenty of goals in Bosnia’s net on Sunday. The Over 2.5 goals bet is paid at the 1.80 odds.

Steffen Schmidt- June 8, 2024

Italy vs Bosnia & Herzegovina Betting Tips

Italy to win in -1.5 Asian Handicap

OK

1.85 Odds

Over 2.5 goals

OK

1.82 Odds

Correct Score: Italy 3-0

OK

7.00 Odds