Italy dreams of reaching the final of the 2025 Women’s European Championship and is preparing to face England. Our sports expert Frank Monkhouse, after correctly predicting Chelsea’s victory in the Club World Cup, analyzes this do-or-die semifinal: top odds, form, and predictions for our Azzurre.
Only four teams remain in contention for the title at Euro 2025 Women’s Championship, and the semifinals promise to be spectacular. Everything will be decided on Tuesday and Wednesday, with a place in Sunday’s final at St. Jakob-Park in Basel, Switzerland, home of FC Basel, up for grabs. Only two national teams will make it to the end: who will keep their dream alive?
All eyes are on Geneva, where the highly anticipated semi-final between England and Italy will take place on Tuesday at 9:00 p.m. The Azzurre are ready to write a new page in history against a rival they know well. England only got the better of Sweden on penalties after a very tight quarter-final: will they be able to withstand the onslaught of a steadily improving Italy, or will they pay for their efforts?
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England vs. Italy, Tuesday, July 22, at 9:00 p.m.
Tips for England vs. Italy, Women’s European Championship semifinal
Georgia Stanway to score at any time – odds 3.60 on bet365
Both teams to score – odds 1.72 on Sisal
Both teams to score and England to win – odds 3.05 on GoldBet
Odds courtesy of bet365, Sisal, GoldBet. Correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
The Lionesses have no intention of giving up
England won the 2022 Women’s European Championship, beating Germany 2-1 at Wembley in a hard-fought final decided in extra time by Chloe Kelly’s goal. It was an intense and determined performance that crowned a compact and well-prepared team. Three years later, at Euro 2025, the Lionesses’ identity remains the same: solidity, character, and the ability to stay in the game until the very end.
The defending champions finished second in Group D behind France, with two wins and one defeat. The debut was complicated: 2-1 against Les Bleues, with Keira Walsh’s late goal not enough to avoid defeat. But the reaction was decisive: 4-0 against the Netherlands and 6-1 against Wales to earn a place in the next round.
In the quarter-finals against Sweden in Zurich, England once again demonstrated their ability to keep their cool: trailing 2-0, they found an equalizer and then prevailed on penalties. Among the standout players is Bayern Munich’s Georgia Stanway, who has already scored against Wales and the Netherlands. Her odds to score at any time have increased from 3.50 to 3.60 on bet365, which could be an interesting option for those looking for a specific prediction.
Tip: Georgia Stanway to score at any time – odds 3.60 at bet365
Explanation of the bet: if Georgia Stanway scores in regular time, the bet wins.
Italy watched England’s long and hard-fought battle against Sweden in the quarter-finals closely, hoping that the Lionesses had left some of their energy in Switzerland’s largest city. That match was a real marathon: four goals in regular time and an endless series of penalties, with a total of seven misses from the spot. It was an exhausting match, both physically and mentally. Only on Tuesday will we know how much this fatigue will weigh against an Italy determined and reinvigorated by its victory over Norway. The Azzurre’s journey to this semifinal has been exciting. They finished second in Group B behind Spain, with one win, one draw, and one loss: three goals scored, four conceded, and four points overall. This was more than enough to overcome Belgium and secure a place among the top eight. But it was in the quarterfinals that Italy really showed its worth: the 2-1 victory over Norway confirmed the growth of Andrea Soncin’s team. The Azzurre scored at least one goal in every game of the tournament, confirming an offensive consistency that can trouble any defense, especially one as experienced as England’s. This is a historic achievement for a national team that, despite having played in two finals (1993 and 1997), had never gone this far in recent times.
For this reason, the “both teams to score” bet could be interesting, given the recent performances of both sides. Italy has shown it can strike, England has shown it can suffer: the match promises to be evenly balanced and full of excitement. Tip: both teams to score – odds 1.72 on Sisal. Explanation of the bet: if both teams score at least one goal in regular time, the bet wins.
England slightly favored in a nail-biting match
We close with our third and final prediction for Tuesday’s semifinal. After betting on the “both teams to score” option—in light of Italy’s offensive consistency and England’s uncertain defense—I am sticking with the same line. England are the pre-match favorites, buoyed by their European title win in 2022. They will need to be at their best to stay in the running, but they have no shortage of quality and experience. Italy, for its part, has scored in every game, even in its 3-1 defeat to Spain. In the quarter-finals, the Lionesses conceded two goals to Sweden before completing their comeback on penalties: a sign that something in the back line may be questionable. Against the Azzurre, we could see another hard-fought, goal-filled match.
Betting on “both teams to score + England to win” does not require an exact result: the English just need to win in regular time and Italy must score at least one goal. This combination could prove successful for those looking for a well-considered bet ahead of the final.
Tip: England to win and both teams to score – odds 3.05 on GoldBet
Explanation of the bet: if England wins but Italy scores at least one goal in regular time, the bet is a winner.
1X2 odds for England – Italy
England to win – odds of 1.50 on bet365, 1.50 on Sisal, 1.50 on GoldBet
Draw – odds of 4.33 on bet365, 4.25 on Sisal, 4.25 on GoldBet
Italy to win – odds of 6.00 on bet365, 6.00 on Sisal, 6.00 on GoldBet
