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Women's Euros score predictor round 3 - france

Today's football predictions: Women’s Euros round three tips

By Sophie Lawson
Football
Mon July 18, 2022 · 2y ago

Sophie Lawson uses her expert knowledge to help predict the Women’s Euros correct scores for the final round of the group stage, looking at the key battles in the process.

Iceland 1-1 France (Sky Bet odds: 17/2)

  • BBC Two: Monday, 20:00

I should probably prefix this by pointing out that in nine meetings, Iceland have only beaten France once before back in 2007, and in all those meetings Iceland have only scored three goals, the last of which came at the 2009 Euros.

With that said, they’ve come a long way from the team they were and know that if they are to stay alive in the competition, they need to win.

Always dangerous at set pieces, Iceland will need to get it on the ground, or at least keep the ball as far away from Wendie Renard as possible when the send the ball in, the rangy centreback one to win most things in the air in the box. This also applies as Sveindís’ long throws such double as deadball situations for the Nordic nation.

Dealt a blow with the injury to Marie-Antoinette Katoto that will, at least, rule her out for the remainder of the Euros, France still have plenty of firepower and whilst I’ve gone with a low-scoring draw, they could easily find the back of the net numerous times on Monday.

Look out for Kadidiatou Diani’s scything runs in around the box as Les Bleues look to stretch an Iceland team that holds their defensive shape well.

Even though she missed a penalty last time out, I think we’re OVERDUE A RENARD GOAL this summer, so, now might be the time.

Italy 2-1 Belgium (Sky Bet odds: 7/1)

  • BBC Four: Monday, 20:00

It’s been a summer to forget for Italy but they could yet reach the knock-outs with a win over the lowest ranked team in the group, Belgium.

Although Nicky Evrard put in a star performance against France, the difference in quality between the two teams was palpable and although I think they’ll put up a good fight and give Italy a few scares, Le Azzurre are likely to be too much for the Red Flames to handle.

I’m fully expecting Italy to do as they did for the first 15 minutes of their clash against France and come storming out of the blocks with a renewed sense of urgency in attack.

Given the height Belgium possess against a relatively, diminutive Italy team whose strength is not found at the back, I’m expecting the Red Flames to have some joy a set pieces as Italy do a better job from open play.

Depending on how much Italy coach Milena Bertolini rotates her squad – she made five offensive changes from the France game to the Iceland one – it may finally be time for Italy to take the group by storm and get CRISTIANA GIRELLI, so let’s say her TO SCORE ANYTIME would be the move.

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