The number 16 ranked team in the world, Italy are the favourite to win this clash against South Africa who are ranked 54th. Our betting expert offers up their three best tips for this Group G clash.
South Africa vs Italy Betting Tips
- Italy -1 Asian Handicap to win @ 53/50 with Bet9ja
- Giulia Dragoni to score anytime @ 9/1 with BetKing
- GG in Goal / No Goal @ 37/50 with BetKing
Italy to bounce back from heavy defeat
A late first half collapse against Sweden ended Italian hopes of taking a positive result in the last match day. Three goals in the final seven minutes of the opening period all but ended the tie.
Despite the heavy defeat, the Azzurre remain 2nd in the group with three points from two games and they know a victory here will ensure progress in the tournament.
South Africa will be kicking themselves that having taken a 2-0 lead over Argentina conceded twice within five second-half minutes. The extra two points would have seen Desiree Ellis’ side go into this clash in second knowing a draw would see them progress.
The South Africans will likely be without captain Refiloe Jane who was taken off on a stretcher in the Argentina clash. In a further blow replacement Kholosa Biyana picked up another yellow card so is suspended for this clash.
Expect Italy to get the job done but the odds for a straight win here are a little short. Instead, the -1 Asian Handicap is the best option. Meaning we need Italy to win by two or more goals for a full win. Although a one goal victory would see a full refund of the stake.
South Africa vs Italy Predictions Bet 1: Italy to win -1 Asian Handicap @ 53/50 with Bet9ja
Back “Little Messi” to shine
Giulia Dragoni made her World Cup debut in the opener against Argentina. At the age of 16, she became the youngest player to represent Italy in the competition’s history.
Dubbed ‘Little Messi’ by her manager here, Milena Bertolini has described the forward as a “talent of Italian football.” That claim was vindicated against Argentina with the young Barcelona player providing an energetic performance full of quality in the heart of the pitch.
Dragoni has already fired four goals in 10 appearances for Barcelona B and is at big odds to get her first international goal here. But that price is too big to ignore and I can’t overlook adding the teenage sensation to the selections for South Africa vs Italy.
South Africa vs Italy Bet 2: Giulia Dragoni to score anytime @ 9/1 with BetKing
Action at both ends in battle for runners-up spot
Italy started brightly against Sweden but went on to show their defensive frailties by conceding five times either side of half-time. Prior to that defeat, the Azzurre had won four of their last five internationals so expect them to get on the scoresheet here as they look to bounce back.
South Africa once again showed their abilities in forward areas when roaring into a two-goal lead against Argentina. This came after shocking World number three Sweden by taking the lead against them.
However, conceding two late goals against both sides also showcases vulnerability defensively. Expect the Italians to exploit that weakness here but equally South Africa will be confident of scoring in a game they need to win to have any hope of progressing.
South Africa vs Italy Predictions Bet 3: GG in Goal / No Goal @ 37/50 with BetKing
South Africa vs Italy Odds
Odds correct at time of publishing and are subject to change.
- South Africa to win @ 4/1 with Bet9ja
- Draw @ 61/20 with Bet9ja
- Italy to win @ 63/100 with Bet9ja
