Date, kick-off time and venue
Spain vs Italy is scheduled for a 7.45pm BST kick-off tonight, Thursday, June 15, 2023.
The match will take place at the De Grolsch Veste, home of FC Twente in Netherlands.
Match Review
Spain finished runners-up in the 2020/21 Nations League after squandering a one-goal lead to lose 2-1 against France.
They will be eager to go one better this time, having progressed to the last four courtesy of a narrow 1-0 victory over Portugal.
Barcelona midfielder Pedri is the most notable absentee from the Spain squad, with a thigh injury keeping him on the sidelines.
Spain ended Italy’s world-record 37-game unbeaten run when the teams met in the semi-finals two years ago and will be eager to repeat the trick on Thursday.
After failing to qualify for the 2022 World Cup, Italy recovered to win their Nations League group ahead of Hungary, Germany and England.
However, a recent defeat against the Three Lions in a 2024 European Championship qualifier highlighted they are not hitting the same heights as a few years ago.
Domenico Berardi and Matteo Pessina have withdrawn from the squad, but manager Roberto Mancini has plenty of other options at his disposal.
Having had longer to work with his players than his Spanish counterpart Luis de la Fuente, Mancini will fancy his chances of guiding Italy into the final.
We Say: Spain 1-1 Italy (aet, Italy win on penalties)
There is often little to choose between the two teams whenever they meet, and their latest encounter will likely be tight. Italy’s greater resilience can help them reach the final.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
- Spain wins: 13
- Draws: 12
- Italy wins: 10
Spain vs Italy match odds
- Spain to reach final: 4/6
- Italy to reach final: 23/20
- Alvaro Morata to score first: 5/1
Odds via OneBet (subject to change).
Team News
Robin Le Normand could make his debut for Spain here after switching his international allegiance from France. He has had an excellent season for Real Sociedad as is likely to partner Aymeric Laporte at the heart of the Spanish defense. Champions League Winner, Rodri, is expected to feature despite playing in the final just a few days ago.
Italy also have their very own Champions League finalists available and the quartet of Federico Dimarco, Alessandro Bastoni, Francesco Acerbi and Nicolo Barrella are all expected to start for the Azzurri following their Champions League heartbreak. Mateo Retegui will most likely lead the line for Italy with the youngster scoring twice in his two appearances so far for Mancini’s side.