class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Having eased through the group stages in impressive fashion, Al Hain-Cole is backing the Azzurri to pull off a comfortable win against Foda's men<\/p>\n
<\/head><\/p>\nAustria will be hoping to pull off an upset when they take on Italy in Saturday\u2019s Euro 2020 last-16 clash at Wembley.<\/p>\n
The Azzurri have been arguably the team of the tournament so far, sailing through the group stages with nine points from nine and no goals conceded.<\/p>\n
Italy vs Austria Latest Odds<\/p>\n
Indeed, they are clear 9\/20 (1.45) favourites with bet365 to progress to the quarter-finals by pulling off a 12th consecutive win – extending their unbeaten streak to a national record of 31 matches in the process.<\/p>\n
Franco Foda\u2019s men beat Ukraine and North Macedonia to make it through their group as runners-up to the Netherlands, but are 7\/1 (8.00) outsiders to come out on top against their in-form opponents.<\/p>\n
The most recent meeting between this duo resulted in a 2-2 draw in a friendly match back in 2008, and you can get odds of 16\/5 (4.20) on them taking this one into extra time after another deadlocked 90 minutes.<\/p>\n
Italy vs Austria Team News<\/p>\n
Giorgio Chiellini is unlikely to feature after suffering a hamstring injury in the final group game against Wales, while Alessandro Florenzi and Lorenzo Pellegrini are also doubtful.<\/p>\n
Konrad Laimer and Christoph Baumgartner will both face late fitness tests after coming off injured against Ukraine.<\/p>\n
Italy vs Austria Preview<\/p>\n
While few rated them among the pre-tournament favourites, Roberto Mancini\u2019s side is now looking like a serious contender to lift this trophy for the first time since 1968.<\/p>\n
Having become the first ever team to come through the group stages with three wins and three clean sheets under their belt, they will be confident of seeing off a nation celebrating its first ever appearance at this stage.<\/p>\n
Although impressive in their 1-0 victory over Ukraine, Austria will surely struggle to find a way past an opposition defence that has now gone 11 games without conceding – letting in just seven goals in the 30 fixtures since their last defeat.<\/p>\n
Italy vs Austria Tips and Predictions<\/p>\n
Considering Austria have failed to score in four of their last six matches in all competitions, odds of 6\/5 (2.20) seem generous on Italy continuing their impressive form by winning to nil for a 12th game in succession.<\/p>\n
All odds correct at time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.<\/p>\n