
England can use their experience to come out on top against Italy in the Euro 2025 semi-finals.
20:00 Tuesday
Reigning champions England take on Italy, who are in their first Euros semi-final since 1997.
England vs Italy Women Prediction
- The first semi-final sees England face Italy in a high-stakes clash.
- England’s path here was dramatic — they came from 2-0 down against Sweden, with Chloe Kelly’s impact off the bench proving decisive.
- She assisted Lucy Bronze and Michelle Agyemang in quick succession before the match went to penalties.
- Bronze scored the winning penalty in sudden death after Smilla Holmberg missed hers.
- Italy’s route was equally tense.
- Cristiana Girelli scored twice — once in the 50th minute and again in the 90th — to secure a 2-1 win over Norway.
- It’s their first semi-final appearance in 28 years.
- Despite Italy’s historic run, England seem to be building momentum much like they did in 2022.
- They’ve never beaten Italy in this tournament, but this could be the moment that changes.
Score Prediction: England 2-1 Italy
England vs Italy Women Lineups
England vs Italy predicted lineups are brought to you by WhoScored.com.
England Predicted Lineup vs Italy:
Hannah Hampton, Alex Greenwood, Rhiannon Morgan, Jess Carter, Lucy Bronze, Georgia Stanway, Keira Walsh, Ella Toone, Lauren Hemp, Alessia Russo, Lauren James
Italy Predicted Lineup vs England:
Laura Giuliani, Lisa Boattin, Elena Linari, Cecilia Salvai, Martina Lenzini, Aurora Oliviero, Barbara Bonansea, Arianna Caruso, Manuela Giugliano, Sofia Cantore, Cristiana Girelli
England vs Italy Team News
England:
- Leah Williamson is a doubt after coming off with an ankle injury, but England are optimistic she’ll feature.
- Lauren James continues to be England’s creative spark.
- Ella Toone leads the team in combined goals and assists (2 goals, 2 assists).
Italy:
- No known injuries.
- Expect a fairly unchanged side.
- Cristiana Girelli is Italy’s top scorer and joint second overall in the tournament with three goals.
England vs Italy Women Odds
| Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| England | 8/15 |
| Draw | 18/5 |
| Italy | 11/2 |
England vs Italy Women Bet Builder Tips
Our bet builder tips for England vs Italy is Alessia Russo anytime goalscorer and Cristiana Girelli 2+ shots.
Alessia Russo – Anytime Goalscorer
Russo has an xG of 2.8 in her last three games at the Euros.
She has scored once and assisted three.
You can expect England's big players to step up as the tournament reaches the business end and Russo can find the net.
Cristiana Girelli – 2+ Shots
Juventus' Girelli has scored three goals in the tournament and is Italy’s focal point in attack.
She’s averaged over 2.5 shots per game in her last four international appearances.







