Slovakia vs Italy 2010 World Cup Predictions Group F Odds: All Italy needs to advance to the Final 16 of 2010 World Cup South Africa is a Draw in its match with Slovakia Thursday in Group F play in Johannesburg. Paraguay currently lead the group with four points followed by Italy and New Zealand with two. Slovakia is last in the group with a single point.
World Cup oddsmakers list Italy as -181 odds favorites on the SPORTSBETTING.com moneyline with a 2 ½-goal total. Slovakia backers are getting +435 odds as the underdog while those wagering for a Draw are getting +300. The UNDER is priced at -166, favorite to the OVER with bettors getting +120.
Daniele De Rossi believes having their backs against the wall will bring the best out of Italy. “We need to improve or we won't get to the second round.”
The Azzurri are defending their World Cup title, but could crash out if they fail to beat Slovakia.
Daniele De Rossi believes having their backs against the wall will bring the best out of Italy. "We need to improve or we won't get to the second round," he said. The Azzurri are defending their World Cup title, but could crash out if they fail to beat Slovakia.
"One thing is certain, we have to improve right away, otherwise we won't even get to the second round," said the midfielder.
Italy coach Marcello Lippi is rumored to be experimenting with an attacking trio in a 4-3-3 formation when they face Slovakia. The speculation is that Lippi will line up Gilardino in the middle with Vincenzo Iaquinta and Antonio Di Natale on either side. Lippi is expected to stick with De Rossi and Riccardo Montolivo in midfield while fielding Rino Gattuso in place of Claudio Marchisio.
2010 World Cup Prediction: Slovakia is not on level with the Azzurri. Look for Italy to take care of business and beat Slovakia 2-0.
