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Italy Eyes Knockout Spot in Crucial Clash with Portugal

Italy Eyes Knockout Spot in Crucial Clash with Portugal
UEFA European Women's Championship - Portugal (W) VS Italy (W)
Match Time:08-07-2025 03:00 Tuesday (UTC+8)
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Italy Women aim to secure a second consecutive win at UEFA Women's Euro 2025 as they face Portugal in Geneva. Both Italy and Spain currently have three points in Group B, while Portugal is still seeking their first points after a heavy loss to the reigning World Cup champions.

Team Analysis:
Portugal are aiming to reach the Euro knockout stage for the first time but began their campaign with a 5-0 loss to Spain, continuing a poor run of form with five losses in six matches and no goals scored in their last four. They risk early elimination if they lose to Italy and Spain get a result against Belgium.
Italy, seeking to avoid another early exit, boosted their quarter-final hopes with a win over Belgium. They’ve now kept three clean sheets in four games and are targeting a third consecutive victory, which would secure their spot in the next round if Spain avoid defeat.

Player Situation:
Portugal will likely be without Kika Nazareth due to injury, while Ana Seica and Ana Borges may start after coming off the bench against Spain. Jessica Silva and Diana Silva are expected to remain in the attack. Italy are set to keep the same starting lineup, with Cristiana Girelli aiming to increase her international goal tally and Giada Greggi potentially getting more time off the bench.

Result Prediction:
Monday’s match is expected to be competitive, but Italy’s recent strong form suggests they are likely to edge out Portugal with a narrow win.

Predicted Result: Portugal Women 1-2 Italy Women.