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Italy U20 and Brazil U20 battle for three points in a 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup Group D fixture on Sunday (May 21).
Italy are making their eighth appearance at the U-20 World Cup. They secured their spot in the tournament after making the semifinal of the 2022 UEFA European Under-19 Championship.
Gli Azzurrini have not been in action since a 1-1 draw against Germany in the U-20 Elite League in March. Both goals came in the second half, with Armindo Sieb opening the scoring for Germany on the hour mark, while Guiseppe Ambrosino levelled matters five minute later.
Brazil, meanwhile, are competing in a record-extending 19th U-20 FIFA World Cup and are looking to win a sixth title at this level. They won the South American U-20 Championship for the 12th time to secure their spot in the World Cup.
The South American nation were held to a 1-1 draw by Iraq in their last friendly in April. Abul Razaq Qassem opened the scoring from the spot on the stroke of haftime before Kevin equalised on the hour mark.
Italy U20 vs Brazil U20 Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- This is the fourth time both sides have been paired in the group stage of the FIFA U-20 World Cup. Brazil were victorious on two previous occasions.
- Their most recent meeting in the 1987 edition saw Italy claim a 1-0 win in Chile.
- Italy are on a six-game unbeaten streak, winning four games.
- Brazil are unbeaten in 12 games, winning nine.
- Five of Italy's last six games have had goals at both ends.
Italy U20 vs Brazil U20 Prediction
Brazil have been one of the most successful sides at this level and are among the favourites to go all the way. Italy, by contrast, have surprisingly struggled at the U-20 level, with their third-placed finish in 2017 representing their best outing at this stage.
Brazil will be eager to start their campaign on a positive note, so Ramon Menezes's side should claim a comfortable win in a high-scoring game.
Prediction: Italy 1-3 Brazil
Italy U20 vs Brazil U20 Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Brazil to win
Tip 2 - Both teams to score
Tip 3 - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 4 - Brazil to score over 1.5 goals
