Italy welcomes Switzerland to the capital on Friday. Both teams scored 14 points in Group C of the qualifying matches for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The Azzurri goal difference is overwhelming, but the Nati have bridged the gap impressively and now this clash will effectively decide who wins this group.

Here’s How to Watch the Game, and What You Should Know:

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Date: Friday, November 12th | Time: 2:45 p.m. ET
Location: Stadio Olimpico – Rome, Italy
TV and livestream: ESPN +
Opportunities: Italy -182; Draw +280; Switzerland +550 (via Caesars Sportsbook)

Storylines

Italy: An understandable pause after the European Championship victory resulted in Roberto Mancini’s men losing four points, giving the Swiss the chance to close the gap with wins against Northern Ireland and Lithuania last month. A win for the Italians here should seal the top spot in their favor, however, as the Northern Irish will play their final qualifying game away from home.

Switzerland: Murat Yakin’s side travel to Rome knowing that a draw could keep their first-place hopes alive, while a surprise win would beat Bulgaria at home. Victories against Northern Ireland and Lithuania brought them here and they have already kept Italy goalless and beaten the Bulgarians this season.

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Another between these two to keep things interesting on the last day. While the Azzurri are licking their wounds in the UEFA Nations League, the Nati want to finish these two games in style in 2021. Choose: Italy 1, Switzerland 1.