Gli Azzurrini dominated the proceedings when these teams last battled.
The Italy national under-21 football team is all set to lock horns with the Romania national under-21 football team in the UEFA European Under-21 Championship 2025 group stage fixture. The interesting contest between the two teams will take place at the Stadium of Anton Malatinsky.
Group A will now see the Italy national under-21 football team gearing up for their first fixture of the UEFA Euro U21 2025 edition. Gli Azzurrini are not in their best form at the moment, as they have not seen any positive outcomes in their last few matches.
They have won the European U21 Championship five times and only the Spaniards have the same number of title wins in this competition.
The Romania national under-21 football team are looking in decent form at the moment. They will be looking to build up pressure on the Italians from the start, as Gli Azzurrini are not in the best form. Romania U21 will be looking to secure the win in their very first group stage game of this edition, but it is not going to be an easy task.
Kick-off:
- Location: Trnava, Slovakia
- Stadium: Stadium of Anton Malatinsky
- Date: Thursday, June 12
- Kick-off Time: 00:30 IST (Wednesday, June 11; 20:00 GMT/ 15:00 ET/ 12:00 PT)
- Referee: TBD
- VAR: Not in use
Form:
Italy U21: D-D-D-L-D
Romania U21: L-W-W-W-L
Players to Watch
Wilfred Gnoto (Italy U21)
Wilfred Gnoto is going to play an important role for the Italy national under-21 football team in the final third. He leads the attack from the right and knows how to build up plays and score goals. The Leeds United winger will be looking to step up here and help the Italians get back on the winning run.
Louis Munteanu (Romania U21)
Louis Munteanu is going to play a crucial part in the attacking front for the Romania national under-21 football team. During the Euro U21 qualifications, he scored five goals and bagged three assists in nine matches for Romania U21. He might end up helping his side stand a chance against the Italians.
Match Facts
- This will be the third encounter between these teams across all competitions.
- Italy U21 side have not won any of their last five games.
- Romania U21 emerged victorious in three of their last five fixtures.
Italy U21 vs Romania U21: Betting Tips and Odds
- Italy U21 to win
- Wilfred Gnoto to score
- Goals over 3.5
Injury and Team News
All of the squad members for Gli Azzurrini are fit and ready to be in action.
Octavian Popescu is injured, hence keeping them out of action for Romania U21.
Head-to-Head
Total matches: 2
Italy U21 won: 1
Romania U21 won: 1
Draws: 0
Predicted Lineups
Italy U21 predicted lineup (4-3-1-2)
Desplanches (GK); Zanotti, Ghilardi, Pirola, Turicchia; Bianco, Prati, Pisilli; Baldanzi; Gnoto, Ambrosino
Romania U21 predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)
Hindrich (GK); Sirbu, Ignat, Matei Ilie, Borza; Akdag, Mihai; Rares Ilie, Stoica, Corbu; Munteanu
Match Prediction
It might end up as an equally matched contest, as both sides are very capable. The Italy national under-21 football team are likely to edge past the Romania national under-21 football team in the upcoming UEFA Euro U21 2025 fixture.
Prediction: Italy U21 3-2 Romania U21
Telecast Details
India: Fancode
Slovakia: STVR Sport online
UK: Channel 4
USA: Disney+, ViX
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