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Both teams were clear favorites of Group A, so it is not surprising that they won both matches and they had to determine the fate of first place in Group A. We review the prospects of future opponents and present the odds set by the bookmakers "TonyBet".
Brazil - 1.60; Draw - 3.85; Italy - 6.00
The last time these teams clashed was in friendly matches in March of this year, and the games ended in a peaceful 2-2 draw. However, four years ago, in the group stage matches of the Confederations Cup, the South American champions did not spare Italy and won 3-0.
Although everything in this group seems to be already decided, no team will want to face the World champions Spain in the tournament's semi-finals, so this promises to be a fairly tense battle. Due to a slightly better goal difference, the tournament hosts Brazil only need a draw, while Italy will face a colossal task of defeating the rampaging deities supported by their local fans, on their own territory.
Since the last World Cup, both national teams have changed unrecognisably, so it is not worth paying attention to historical clashes. The new Italy team is led forward by the unpredictable character Mario Balotelli, but doubt cannot be cast on his talent. Meanwhile, Brazil's football prodigy, Neymar, is the main figure of his country's national team.
Brazil surprises with great defense in this tournament, while Italy, on the contrary, with versatile attack. Which team will make it to the top of Group A will be revealed on Saturday.
