Banyana Banyana vs Italy: Lineups and odds – Women’s World Cup

Get the latest updates on the Banyana Banyana vs. Italy matchup in the Women's World Cup. Stay informed about the confirmed lineups and odds for this thrilling encounter.

In a highly anticipated clash at the Sky Stadium in Wellington on Wednesday, both South Africa Women and Italy Women are set to battle fiercely for a spot in the last-16 of the Women's World Cup 2023.

The South African team, known as Banyana Banyana, finds themselves in a pivotal situation, currently occupying the third position in Group G. Just two points behind second-placed Italy, they are determined to secure a crucial victory and progress to the knockout stage.

?Next Match Details?

⚽️South Africa??? Italy ??
?️Wednesday, 02 August 2023
?️Wellington Regional Stadium
⏰19:00pm (09:00am RSA)
? Live on @Official_SABC1 and @SABC_Sport channel

Get behind team Banyana Banyana in our final Group match????#BeyondGreatness #FIFAWWC pic.twitter.com/8n3LKOw2rD

— Banyana_Banyana (@Banyana_Banyana) July 30, 2023

Banyana Banyana vs Italy probable lineups

Banyana Banyana

Goalkeeper: Kaylin Swart
Defenders: Sibulele Holweni, Bongeka Gamede, Bambanani Mbane, Lebogang Ramalepe
Midfielders: Hildah Magaia, Jermaine Seoposenwe, Noxolo Cesane, Refiloe Jane
Strikers: Thembi Kgatlana, Linda Motlhalo

Italy

Goalkeeper: Durante
Defenders: Di Guglielmo, Linari, Boattin, Salvai
Midfielders: Caruso, Dragoni, Beccari, Bononsea, Guigliano
Strikers: Giacinti

Despite being taken off on a stretcher during the 2-2 draw with Argentina, South Africa's captain Refiloe Jane is likely to participate in this decisive must-win game. According to the team's medical staff, Jane suffered a minor ankle injury, but it seems she is determined to play. Unfortunately for them, midfielder Kholosa Biyana, who received her second yellow card in two games, will be unavailable due to suspension.

Meanwhile, Italy's Azzurre can find some solace in the fact that they didn't suffer any major injuries after their 5-0 loss against Sweden. Coach Milena Bertolini is expected to have a complete squad at her disposal for the upcoming match.

Banyana Banyana vs Italy confirmed lineups

*Confirmed lineups will be updated automatically when they're released

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Banyana Banyana vs Italy odds today

In this highly anticipated matchup, Italy enters as the favourite with odds of -160. The Italian team is backed by bookmakers, making them the frontrunners to secure a victory. On the other hand, South Africa face longer odds at +406, suggesting they are the underdogs in this contest.

The draw is also a possibility, sitting at +293. As for the expected goal tally, the over/under has been set at 2.5, indicating that bookmakers anticipate a relatively low-scoring game.

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South Africa ?? Banyana Banyana play their last group game tomorrow (Wednesday) against Italy ??.

Banyana Banyana must beat Italy to stand a chance of progressing to the round of 16 .

And Yes they can beat Italy their prospects are looking up and the requirements… pic.twitter.com/IjbEu14qD5

— Collins Okinyo (@bedjosessien) August 1, 2023