Spain vs. Italy: Starting Lineups, Match Preview, and Predictions

Starting Lineups

**Spain:** Casillas, Alba, Ramos, Pique, Arbeloa, Busquets, Xabi Alonso, Iniesta, Silva, Torres, Fabregas **Italy:** Buffon, Maggio, Bonucci, Chiellini, Balzaretti, De Rossi, Marchisio, Pirlo, Montolivo, Balotelli, Cassano

Match Preview

Spain and Italy will face off in the final of UEFA EURO 2012 on Sunday, July 1, 2012. Spain is looking to win its second consecutive European Championship, while Italy is looking to win its first title since 1968. Spain is the favorite to win the match. They have a deep squad full of experienced players, and they have been in excellent form throughout the tournament. Italy, on the other hand, has been more inconsistent, but they have a lot of quality in their squad as well. The match is expected to be a close one, but Spain is the slight favorite. They have the better team on paper, and they have more experience in big matches. However, Italy is a dangerous team, and they will be looking to upset the odds.

Predictions

* Spain to win 2-1 * Torres to score the winning goal * Iniesta to be named Man of the Match