On Monday, May 28, in a friendly atmosphere, the game will be Italy – Saudi Arabia. The confrontation will take place on the “Kybunpark” in St.Gallen (Switzerland).
Lu 19:45 Italy – Saudi Arabia
For the first time since 1958, “squadra azzurra” will watch a world championship on TV. With Giampiero Ventura at Timon, he missed the qualification after failing to cross Sweden to the dam. Roberto Mancini, who took over the team midway this month, is now in charge of the reconstruction. This year, Italy has played two friendly matches against top opponents. The defeat with Argentina (0-2) was followed by a tie on Wembley, score 1-1, in the company of England. The badge avoided a new defeat after scoring in the 87th minute of the penalty. Thus, Italy remained with only one victory won in the last five games disputed.
On the other hand, Saudi Arabia is preparing to evolve for the fifth time in a world championship. Last time he took part in the German World Cup (2006), where he managed only a draw in the group stage, 2-2 with Tunisia. In the previous four participations he only succeeded in passing the groups once. In preparation for the tournament in Russia, the “Asians” have already played a series of six friendly games this year. The ball includes three wins, a draw and two defeats. Both defeats came in a categorical manner: 1-4 with Iraq and 0-4 with Belgium.
Probable teams:
Italy (4-1-4-1): Donnarumma – Darmian Rugani Bonucci Di Sciglio – Veratti – Insignia Pelligrini Parolo Candreva – Immobile
Saudi Arabia (4-2-3-1): Al Mosailem – Osama Hawsawi Burayk Al Shahrani – Otayf Al Faraj – Al Dawsari Al Jassim Al Shehri – Al Sahlawi
PREDICTION: Both teams to score / NO @ 1.36
