The Betting Directory reports Spain v Italy odds for this Spain Italy betting euro 2008 quarter final has the Spanish as slight favourites at 6/4 while the seemingly resurgent Italy are 2/1.The Spaniards have played some of the best football seen at the tournament and it is little wonder that it is they and the Dutch who are the favourites of the neutrals. They have a very solid all round team, with great flair up front in the form of David Villa and Fernando Torres. They look capable of scoring at anytime during any game and the Italian defence can expect to be severely tested.

It is testimony to the Italian character that they found not only the strength but also the desire to overcome the French and go through to this quarter final. The Italians remember are the World Champions from only 2 year ago and they know how to win important matches as well as important tournaments and it would be typical of them to nullify the huge threat of the Spanish attack.

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After being soundly thrashed by the Dutch and almost knocked out by the Romanians, the Italians will be thanking their lucky stars that they are still standing, but they know that the sheet has been wiped clean and they go into this match with Spain on equal terms. The outcome of a game like this is very hard to predict and much will depend on the first half an hour or so. If the Italians can stifle the Spanish threat in that period then you can expect to see their confidence grow and they may just be good enough to defy the odds and win through.

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Our suggestion is to back the Italians to win in either extra time or on penalties.

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