Can Fabregas and co. stop Pirlo and Balotelli?

Spain v Italy (7.45pm, Live on BBC1 and ITV1)

Bookmakers make Spain the favourites at 2.2 to win in normal time, but their are plenty of reasons to believe that Italy are worth a punt at 3.75 with bet365 and Paddy Power to come out on top.


They put in an encouraging performance against the world champions in the opening game in the Group stages when drawing 1-1, and since then have improved with every game.

Cesare Prandelli’s side has defended strongly in every match but unlike previous Italian sides have also shown plenty of attacking flair.

They easily brushed aside Ireland, outclassed England and fully deserved their ...