Liechtenstein vs Italy Prediction, Betting Tips and Preview
Liechtenstein welcome Italy to Rheinpark Stadion for World Cup qualifying Group G clash this Saturday. Read the match predictions to find out why a comfortable away win is the betting tip in Vaduz. In the last round of games Liechtenstein were defeated 2-1 away to Israel while Italy left it late to win 2-3 away at FYR Macedonia.
Liechtenstein vs Italy Preview
Liechtenstein have little choice but to pack the midfield to avoid being overrun. Franz Burgmeier has over 100 caps and an unlikely goal for him would move him onto a career total of 10 for his country. Striker Robin Gubser has the unenviable task of playing up-front on his own and could have a quiet night.
Italy are missing Giorgio Chiellini, so Milan’s Alessio Romagnoli is expected to continue his fledgling international career in defence. Inter’s Antonio Candreva has an eye for goal in midfield while Lazio’s Ciro Immobile has not been as prolific for his country but will be confident of notching his fifth international goal here.
Team Predictions Liechtenstein vs Italy
Liechtenstein 4-5-1 formation: Jehle; Rechsteiner, Kaufmann, Wieser, Goppel; Christen, Wolfinger, Martin Buchel, Marcel Buchel, Burgmeier; Gubser
Italy 3-5-2 formation: Buffon; Barzagli, Bonucci, Romagnoli; Candreva, Bernardeschi, Verratti, Bonaventura, De Sciglio; Belotti, Immobile
Liechtenstein vs Italy Betting Tips
- Liechtenstein have won 0 drawn 1 and lost 9 of their last 10 matches
- Italy have won 6 drawn 2 and lost 2 of their last 10 matches
- Over the course of their previous 10 matches, Liechtenstein have scored an average of 0.3 goals and conceded an average of 3.6 goals per game
- Over the course of their previous 10 matches, Italy have scored an average of 1.6 goals and conceded an average of 0.9 goals per game
- There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 7 of Liechtenstein’s previous 10 matches
- There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 3 of Italy’s previous 10 matches
Liechtenstein vs Italy Prediction
Liechtenstein were absolutely battered when losing 8-0 away to Spain in the opening fixture of this qualification process. That heavy defeat was followed by a 0-2 loss at home to Albania but they did at least manage to score in their recent match with Israel. It’s likely to be backs to the wall stuff for the hosts, with damage limitation the order of the day.
Italy looked assured when beating Israel 1-3 away to get their campaign underway. The Azzuri left it late to rescue a point in a 1-1 draw against Spain and were mightily close to dropping points in Macedonia, until Ciro Immobile came to the rescue with a header to win it in injury time.
Although Italy haven’t been entirely convincing of late, it’s difficult to make a case for the home side troubling them here. The best Liechtenstein could realistically hope for is a draw and I think that will be beyond them. Italy should win this at a canter and will bag a few goals to boot.
Free Betting Tips
Match Prediction
ITALY to win to nil at 3/5 with Betway
Over/Under Prediction
OVER 2.5 goals at 4/11 with bwin
Correct Score Prediction
ITALY 3-0 at 11/2 with Betway
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