Italy Euro 2008 Betting

World Cup Champions Italy go into Euro 2008 brimming with confidence having won their qualifying Group to do so. They have often appeared in Group’s of death before and this one will hold no fears for them. They won their qualifying Group, despite losing to France on the way, but some plaudit's eyes were raised noting that they conceded nine goals in the twelve games they played. Their recent friendly against Spain in Spain saw them lose 1-0 to a goal late on, however, the Italians were unlucky to lose the game, having been denied by the frame of the goal for one effort and having a goal ruled out for offside. As always the Italians will have a strong and well motivated squad of top class players and must be a major force in the Tournament.

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Italy Coach

Former Italian international midfielder Roberto Donadoni took over at the helm of the Italian national side in the wake of their 2006 World cup victory and at the departure of Coach Marcello Lippi. He was a surprise choice to many, having not acquitted himself too brilliantly in lower level Club management. That said, he has done absolutely nothing wrong as coach, guiding the World Champions to Group winners to reach Euro 2008. He will be severely examined however by the Italian media during this Tournament, where as ever the Italians believe that they should win.

Italy Best Betting Tip

Italy are currently 7/1 third favourites to win the Tournament, they are 6/4 favourites to win their group but only 2/5 to qualify from the Group. Unless you really fancy them to go all the way, our best advice is to wait until the latter stages or perhaps look at the odds for result forecasts. A 1-1 draw against France, for instance may be worth a small wager.

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