Italy and Albania complete the first full day of Euro 2024 action when the pair lock horns at the Westfalenstadion on Saturday night. In the toughest group, the Azzurri have the favourable draw and they need to claim a result when they take on the Red and Blacks.
Italy have been far from convincing in recent outings having scored more than once in just two of their last five games, which doesn't bode well against an Albania side that conceded just four goals in eight Euro 2024 qualifying outings.
Under the watchful eye of former Arsenal left-back Sylvinho, Albania are not to be taken lightly. They'll look to shut up shop and hit Italy on the counter in their bid to navigate the Group of Death in Germany.
There has been sweeping changes in the Italy squad, too. Luciano Spalletti opted to overlook experience in order to usher in a new era for the Azzurri, with the likes of Ciro Immobile, Marco Verratti and Manuel Locatelli left at home.
This will be a real test for Italy, who need a result before taking on Spain and Croatia to see out their Group B campaign. Albania will be out to prove they aren't in Germany to make up the numbers and are not to be underestimated, so it could prove an uncomfortable evening for Spalletti's side.
Italy vs Albania Tip
Atalanta striker Gianluca Scamacca looks likely to be given the nod to lead the Italy offensive this summer. The towering 25-year-old scored 12 times in Serie A last season, and six on the way to Atalanta's Europa League success. Five of those came in the knockout stages, so he's built for tournament football.
Scamacca won't be short of chances against Albania and he's available at best price of 7/4 to score anytime via oddschecker on Saturday night, with that price coming from Unibet.
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