What channel is Italy v Austria Euro 2020 match on? Kick off time, live stream and latest team news
Italy and Austria clash at Wembley in this Euro 2020 last-16 encounter.
RadioTimes.com has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch Italy v Austria on TV and online.
So far, after a string of unbroken wins (and a trio of clean sheets) Italy is looking like the team to beat at Euro 2020 – and as they take on Austria in the knockout stage Round of 16, they must be hoping that their winning streak will continue.
The every-stylish Roberto Mancini will hope for another balanced display of both defensive grit and attacking force when they go into battle with Austria on Saturday evening.
Austria overachieved expectations in the group after winning two games against Ukraine and North Macedonia, though they couldn't lay a glove on Netherlands.
Four different goalscorers have found the net for the Austrians so far and they will need to figure out a way to crack Italy if they are to advance. But who will actually win? There's only one way to find out...
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When is Italy v Austria on TV?
Italy v Austria will take place on Saturday 26th June 2021.
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What time is kick-off?
Italy v Austria will kick off at 8pm.
Games throughout the knockout stage will kick off at 5pm and 8pm in UK time, while the semi-finals and final will occupy the later time slot.
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What TV channel is Italy v Austria on?
Fans can tune in to watch the game for free on BBC One from 5:30pm.
Games will be split between ITV and BBC throughout the tournament with every single moment of every match being broadcast on free-to-air TV.
How to live stream Italy v Austria online
You can also live stream the match via BBC iPlayer on a range of devices including laptops, smartphones and tablets.
Italy v Austria team news
Italy: Giorgio Chiellini came off against Switzerland with a hamstring injury and missed the victory over Wales. The centre-back may not be risked here, so Alessandro Bastoni should start alongside Leonardo Bonucci.
Alessandro Florenzi is unlikely to feature due to a calf injury. Don’t be surprised to see Marco Verratti again in midfield, with Ciro Immobile, Lorenzo Insigne and Domenico Berardi in the attacking positions.
Austria: Christoph Baumgartner, Julian Baumgartlinger, Martin Hinteregger and Valentino Lazaro are all expected to miss this tie due to injury.
Arnautovic should start up front with Sabitzer behind him. The boss may also choose to bring Stefan Ilsanker into the XI, and switch to three at the back with David Alaba the man in central defence.
Italy v Austria odds
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bet365 odds: Italy (9/20) Draw (16/5) Austria (7/1)*
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Our prediction: Italy v Austria
Austria opted for an attacking formation against Netherlands in the group stage and came up short despite their best efforts – and this could well be the case again on Saturday.
For while the Austrians have pockets of brilliance within the squad, Italy are proving to be a well-rounded side with excellence throughout. The return of Verratti in central midfield not only provides extra defensive cover but also frees up more players to bomb forwards.
Roberto Mancini may be wary of keeping his players fresh but even if he does tinker with his squad there should be no issue with the Italians winning this one.
Our prediction: Italy 2-0 Austria (11/2 at bet365)
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