Spain vs Italy Head-to-Head stats and numbers you need to know before Match 18 of UEFA Euro 2024
Spain are set to play their second game of UEFA Euro 2024 this week as they lock horns with a strong Italy side in a crucial Group B encounter at the Veltins Arena on Thursday. Both teams are strong contenders in the competition and will need to stake their claim this week.
Italy fought their way to a 2-1 victory against Albania last week and will need to give a better account of themselves against a stronger opponent. The Azzurri were dominant in their opening game but are unlikely to have much of the ball against Luis de la Fuente's side.
With the likes of Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams in their ranks, Spain have plenty of pace on their flanks and can be lethal on their day. La Furia Roja were at their imperious best against Croatia and will need to pull off a similar result on Thursday.
Spain vs Italy Head-to-Head stats
Spain have a good historical record against Italy and have won 14 out of the 36 matches between the two teams. Italy have managed 10 victories against Spain and will look to cut the deficit in this fixture.
The previous meeting between the two teams took place in the UEFA Nations League in 2023 and ended in a 2-1 victory for Spain. Italy were not at their best on the day and will need to play to their strengths to trouble the Spanish.
Spain form guide: W-W-W-D-L
Italy form guide: W-W-D-W-W
Spain vs Italy: Numbers you need to know before their
UEFA Euro 2024 encounter
At only 16 years and 338 days old, Spain winger Lamine Yamal became the youngest player to make an appearance in a UEFA Euro match. The Barcelona starlet also became the youngest player to pick up an assist in the history of the competition.
Alvaro Morata has scored a total of 10 goals in major international tournaments for Spain. Only David Villa has outscored the Atletico Madrid striker in this regard, with the former Barcelona man scoring 13 goals.
Spain have lost only one of their last 11 matches in all competitions under Luis de la Fuente and have won each of their last seven games on the trot. This is La Furia Roja's longest winning run since 2017.
Italy have gone unbeaten in their last 10 matches in UEFA Euro competitions, having won seven of these games.