UEFA EURO Group Stage Match Previews
Italy vs Albania: Defending Champions Kick Off Title Defense
The UEFA EURO 2024 tournament is set to kick off on June 14th, and all eyes will be on defending champions Italy as they take on Albania in their opening match of the Group Stage. The match will be played at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on June 16th, and Italy will be looking to get their campaign off to a winning start.
Key Match Stats
- Italy has won their last four matches against Albania, scoring 10 goals and conceding none.
- Albania has never beaten Italy in a competitive match.
- Italy is ranked 6th in the FIFA World Rankings, while Albania is ranked 66th.
Team News
Italy will be without injured striker Ciro Immobile, but they will have a strong squad to choose from. Juventus midfielder Federico Chiesa is expected to start, along with Napoli forward Lorenzo Insigne. Albania will be led by captain Lorik Cana, who plays for Lazio in the Italian Serie A.
Prediction
Italy is the clear favorite to win this match. They have a much stronger squad than Albania, and they will be playing at home in front of their fans. It would be a major upset if Albania were to get a result.
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