ITALY v. SLOVAKIA (Prediction and Thoughts)

[Guru de Futbol]

What are your thoughts on the Italy v. Slovakia match?

I haven't decided, but i'm leaning towards Italy ML, and possibly the under.

Italy just has the pressure needed to advance, and I think they will shut down any attack. Hopefully, countering for a goal. Not very enthusiastic about the match though. Simply looking for something to parlay Paraguay with. Any thoughts guys? Need some advice on this one.

[pdx107]

Italy no doubt, they will rebound after their poor showing against New Zealand

[JogoBonito]

I would play Under 2 +135 (5x) and Alt line Under 1 1/2 +185 (2x)... its going to be a booooring game. I would put some money also on the draw maybe..

[Guru de Futbol]

Thinking about ML parlay with Italy and Paraguay

[D3 Mighty Ducks]

I'm on Italy ML and -1. Forza Italia

[JogoBonito]

Personally, I wouldnt trust my money on italy... they are playing just too poorly offensively and their defense is shaky as shown in both previous games... Is not the same italy as in 2006 where they also struggle on stage round.. this italy is way worse imo..

[TurkzZ]

Italy haven't even begun , comp starts now

[JogoBonito]

I'm on Italy ML and -1. Forza Italia

another 20 points?! ... i go +1 slovakia...

[D3 Mighty Ducks]

another 20 points?! ... i go +1 slovakia...

Deal i'll take Italy -1 for 20 points Pay in here.

[JogoBonito]

GL !!! hope im right this time bout italy hehe!! italian football is on a downfall..

[TurkzZ]

D3 whats the mood in italy about the game, and whats the prob line up, please no Gila

[D3 Mighty Ducks]

GL !!! hope im right this time bout italy hehe!! italian football is on a downfall..

We'll see how the play tomorrow. GL

[Blutarski]

Italy will make the round of 16. I'm not looking forward to them playing my team, the Netherlands, in the next round either.

[D3 Mighty Ducks]

D3 whats the mood in italy about the game, and whats the prob line up, please no Gila

Well I live in Toronto but I was born and raised in Italy but I talked to my brother who lives there and the country is pretty confident about tomorrow and that they'll go through. The line up I see now is...

Italy
Federico Marchetti
Gianluca Zambrotta
Fabio Cannavaro
Giorgio Chiellini
Domenico Criscito
Gennaro Gattuso
Daniele De Rossi
Riccardo Montolivo
Vincenzo Iaquinta
Alberto Gilardino
Antonio Di Natale

[JogoBonito]

D3 whats the mood in italy about the game, and whats the prob line up, please no Gila

hell use a 4-4-2 formation with iaquinta and di natale as their strikers... cammoranessi and palombo wingers, gattuso and de rossi defensive midfielders...cricito chielini, cannavaro and zambrotta defensive line..

some reports say he try using a more offensive lineup 4-4-3 with pirlo on the creative end and with gilardino adding up to the other 2 strikers.. IMO i would go with this one..

[TurkzZ]

would that not be a 4-2-3-1 lor 4-3-3, Polembo is a defensive midfielder, Di natale would start on the wing wouldn't he?

... gosh, Gilardino again , i think Pirlo would be a help, deep lying play makers of his calibre are hard to come by.

[JogoBonito]

would that not be a 4-2-3-1 lor 4-3-3, Polembo is a defensive midfielder, Di natale would start on the wing wouldn't he?

... gosh, Gilardino again

its weird, i sawy two differnet possible formations. . both 4-4-2 .. one with polembo and de rossi as defensive midfielders and gattuso as a winger lol.. on the other one i saw gattuso and de rossi as d mids and polembo as winger.. thats why im not quite sure hes gonna use that. My choice would be 4-3-3 with de rossi, polembo gattuso as d´s and use simone pepe di natale and iaquinta..

and yeah gilardino is aaa waste

[D3 Mighty Ducks]

The line up that I posted is most likely wrong Pirlo will be back for tomorrow

[D3 Mighty Ducks]

Your forgetting Pirlo in the mid, he'll be starting tomorrow.

[TurkzZ]

lol, i think Slovakia wont pose much of a threat, there strikers Sestak and Vittek are not world Cup calibre players, 2-0 Italy.

Whoooh Pirlo back in the fold, Italy shouldn't have a problem dominating the game, hes footballs version of a quarter back

[Guru de Futbol]

Good shit Everyone. thanks

[D3 Mighty Ducks]

Never mind Pirlo won't be starting

[JogoBonito]

pirlo can be a wild card.. coming back from an injury, im not quite sure hell be able to deliver, but in the other end he has a glove on his foot so it can be a great addition..

[TurkzZ]

lol, hmmm still De Rossi is there, he will drive Italia to victory ;D

[acarmelo1]

I hope Pirlo plays ITALY ML for me, I am so nervouse about this game. ITALY please win this game for your beloved Fans

[acarmelo1]

Never mind Pirlo won't be starting

DAMN fukking Injury Come on Italy win this!!!!!

[TurkzZ]

i was out in Germany 06, adopted Italy as my team back then lol dont care what they say, Canavaro Rules,

[D3 Mighty Ducks]

I hope Pirlo plays ITALY ML for me, I am so nervouse about this game. ITALY please win this game for your beloved Fans

http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/newsid=1256279/index.html#pirlo+start+crucial+clash

Thats the news on Pirlo.

[acarmelo1]

I hope Lippi goes with 4-3-3 , and after we get the 1st goal he cant chnage back to 4-3-2-1

[D3 Mighty Ducks]

Carmelo, where you at? Panama City?

[acarmelo1]

Panama City, Panama

[D3 Mighty Ducks]

Panama City, Panama

Must be nice

[acarmelo1]

Must be nice

Yeah, nice weather, lots of beaches, lots of casinos
To much crime is the bad part, I hope we were like Canada in that area.

[wikkidinsane]

My money is on Slovakia +1. bye bye italy

[D3 Mighty Ducks]

Yeah, nice weather, lots of beaches, lots of casinos
To much crime is the bad part, I hope we were like Canada in that area.

Crime in Toronto is probably not far behind you guys. Theres enough crime over here just we don't get the nice weather or beaches