Match Forecast: Portugal Women's Team versus Italy Women's Team
Italy Women are set to take on Portugal Women in a highly anticipated match of UEFA Women's Euro 2025 on Monday, with the Azzurre expected to maintain their impressive form against the underperforming Portuguese side.
The match, scheduled to take place in Geneva, presents Italy with an opportunity to secure a spot in the quarter-finals for the first time in over a decade. Having won three out of their last four matches and kept three clean sheets in that span, coach Andrea Soncin is expected to stick with a settled starting XI.
Italy's recent form contrasts sharply with Portugal's, who suffered a heavy 0-5 loss to reigning world champions Spain in their opening match and have lost by two or more goals in five of their last six games, scoring no goals in their last four outings. Portugal Women may also be without playmaker Kika Nazareth due to an ankle injury.
Historically, Italy has dominated this fixture, winning all six previous encounters against Portugal. This psychological edge, combined with their tactical strength and better chance creation, positions Italy as the clear favourite in this Group B clash.
Italy's organized backline and their ability to create chances, evidenced by 1.59 Expected Goals and seven shots on target in their last match, stand in stark contrast to Portugal's lack of attacking threat and poor possession stats.
The best odds favor Italy’s victory, given their stronger recent form and historical dominance over Portugal. According to various betting sites, the predicted outcome for the match is a clear win for Italy, with some forecasts suggesting a convincing scoreline such as 4-0 in favor of Italy (at long odds of 35/1 with William Hill). More conservatively, Italy is expected to win by at least a one-goal margin, comfortably clearing a -1 handicap bet (19/10 with BoyleSports).
Cristiana Girelli, Italy's second-highest all-time scorer, will lead the line for the Azzurre. Giada Greggi, who returned from injury, may be given increased minutes in this crucial match.
Italy won their first match in Euro 2025, a 1-0 victory over Belgium, and are aiming to string together three consecutive wins for the first time since February 2022. A win against Portugal would not only secure their place in the quarter-finals but also continue their momentum heading into the latter stages of the tournament.
Portugal Women, on the other hand, face imminent elimination if they lose again. Ana Seica and Ana Borges are pushing for starts for Portugal Women, but it remains to be seen if they can turn their fortunes around against the formidable Italian defence.
As the two sides prepare to face off, the stage is set for an exciting encounter in Group B of UEFA Women's Euro 2025. With Italy's recent form and defensive solidity, they are favourites to secure a comfortable win against Portugal.
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Following the strong performance in UEFA Women's Euro 2025, team news indicates that Italy Women will field a similar starting XI for their clash against Portugal Women on Monday. This match, being part of the sports category and occurring in the European-leagues, presents an opportunity for the Azzurre to maintain their impressive form against the struggling Portuguese side.
