Italy vs Greece: Analysis and Prediction : The last duel of this year’s edition of Acropolis Cup will play Itay and Greece.
Italy vs Greece Odds
Italy vs Greece (1/2): 2.50 / 1.47
Asian Handicap (+4.5 / -4.5): 1.83 / 1.83
Total Over/Under (157.5): 1.83 / 1.83
Odds via Bet365 Sportsbook
Italy Team News
After a great comeback, the Italian national team outplayed Serbia once again. Apart from the fact that they were eliminated in the Eurobasket, as well as in the qualification for the Olympic Games, Gianmarco Pozzecco’s team was once again better than the Eagles.
Judging by what they showed against Serbia, it is clear that the three-point shot and the fast game in transition are Italy’s most effective weapons. When any team against a team in which Bogdan Bogdanovic and his team make up for a double-digit deficit, it is clear that Italy is not the least bit naive.
As in previous years, NBA player Simone Fontecchio emerged as the first name of the “Blues”. Apart from him, Euroleague player Achille Polonara as well as young Mateo Spagnolo played a significant role. This team, when in a shooting mood, is able to upset everyone, including the host of the tournament, Greece.
Greece Team News
Before this tournament, Greece defeated a not at all naive Slovenian team on two occasions. Despite the fact that Luka Doncic once again played brilliant games, “Hellas” celebrated. In addition, they played one match at the Acropolis Cup where they were defeated by Serbia in a low scoring game.
It is clear that the team coached by Dimitis Itoudis is still catching form. Apart from defensive lapses, they did not make a name for themselves in offense either. This team is clearly lacking in three-point shooting percentage. However, when you take into account that they are playing at home, it is clear that they want to finish the tournament on a bright note.
The home court and the desire to prove themselves are Greece’s biggest assets at the moment. The list of passengers for the FIBA World Cup is still not final, so you shouldn’t be surprised if someone with a supporting role jumps to the front at this point.
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Italy vs Greece H2H
Since 1991, Italy and Greece have faced off as many as 14 times. The national team of Greece celebrated nine times. The last duel between these two teams was played at the previous European Championship. Then the Greeks were better by 85:81.
Absences and Injuries
Kostas Papanikolaou, one of the more experienced players in the squad, did not play for Grece against Serbia. When we talk about Italy, there were no injured players in the roster against Serbia.
Italy vs Greece Prediction
If we take into account that Italy celebrated against Serbia after a big comeback, it is clear that the “Azzurri” should not be written off. However, the home field and the aforementioned desire to prove ourselves give us the right to hope for a Greece to win by five or more points.
Tip-off Time: Thursday, 10.08.2023, 18:45 CET
Prediction: Greece -4.5
Odds: 1.83
Sportsbook: Bet365