Euro 2020 Tips: Our trader’s best bets for Turkey v Italy in Friday’s opener

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Friday 20:00: Turkey v Italy
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I’m expecting a close game here as both teams are quite fancied heading into the tournament. Italy’s odds have shortened and Turkey have impressed recently, especially when they beat the Netherlands in a World Cup Qualifier. This should be an exciting game and I’m leaning towards Italy winning but both teams scoring.

It could be a close game between two potent attacking sides but Italy should have enough to get the win. As for an Italy goalscorer, Nicolo Barella is worth backing. He could be one of the breakout players of the tournament. He gets forward more for the national side than he does for Inter Milan and he’s got a good goalscoring record.

Turkey v Italy betting tips:

Italy and Both Teams To Score
Nicolo Barella to Score Anytime

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Check out our complete team-by-team guides for the opening game:

• Italy Euro 2020 squad guide: Paddy’s predictions, tips, odds and best bet for the tournament
• Turkey Euro 2020 squad guide: Paddy’s predictions, tips, odds and best bet for the tournament

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