England (Women)
In the quarter-finals, the English team faced Sweden and only secured victory in a penalty shootout (2-2, extra time 0-0, penalties 3-2). The team conceded two goals first but managed to equalize towards the end of the match. As a result, the team has reached the semi-finals of the European Championship for the third consecutive time. Notably, England won the title in the last tournament. Additionally, in the current Euros, the team has been highly productive, ranking in the top three for the number of goals scored (13).
- The team has not lost in regular time in 9 of their last 10 European Championship matches (6 wins, 3 draws).
- The team has conceded in regular time in 5 of their last 7 matches in this tournament.
- At least four goals have been scored in 90 minutes in 6 of England's last 9 matches in the Euros.
Predicted lineup for England (Women) (4-3-3)
Hannah Hampton – Lucy Bronze, Leah Williamson, Jessica Carter, Alex Greenwood – Georgia Stanway, Keira Walsh, Ella Toone – Lauren James, Alessia Russo, Lauren Hemp.
Italy (Women)
In the quarter-finals, Italy overcame Norway, scoring the decisive goal in the 90th minute (2-1). As a result, the team reached the semi-finals of the European Championship for the first time since 1997. That year, Italy last played in the final match of the tournament, losing to Germany (0-2). In the current Euros, the team hasn't been particularly impressive in attack, scoring only five goals in four matches. Moreover, against Norway, Italy scored more than once in 90 minutes for the first time in their last seven European Championship encounters.
- The team has not won in regular time in 5 of their last 7 European Championship matches (2 draws, 3 losses).
- No more than three goals have been scored in 90 minutes in 5 of Italy's last 6 matches in this tournament.
- Italy has conceded a maximum of one goal in regular time in 5 of their last 6 European Championship matches.
Predicted lineup for Italy (Women) (3-5-2)
Laura Giuliani – Cecilia Salvai, Elena Linari, Lucia Di Guglielmo – Elisabetta Oliviero, Manuela Giugliano, Arianna Caruso, Emma Severini, Barbara Bonansea – Sofia Cantore, Cristiana Girelli.
Referee
Ivana Martinčić (Croatia)
Matches – 8 (International matches, 2025);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 20;
Average yellow cards per match – 2.5;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 20;
Penalties – 25%.
England (Women) vs. Italy (Women): Match Prediction
In the current Euros, England has been performing confidently – only in the opening match against France did they fail to secure a positive result (1-2). In the other two group matches, the team convincingly defeated the Netherlands and Wales, achieving big wins, and then overcame Sweden in the quarter-finals. Overall, the team has ten wins in regular time in their last 15 European Championship matches. Moreover, in this tournament, England has been very effective in attack, scoring 13 goals in four games.
Italy has not been impressive in terms of scoring in the current Euros, but the team has consistently found the net, scoring at least once in each of the four matches played. Reaching the semi-finals is a significant achievement for the team, but achieving more will be extremely challenging for Italy. Especially since in this tournament, they already lost to an opponent comparable to England – in the group stage, Italy was defeated by Spain with a score of 1-3.
I expect a victory for England and a high-scoring game in this match. My prediction: "P1 and ITB 2.5"
