Third Place match between the 2011 Copa America winners and Euro cup runner ups comes into action when Uruguay face Italy in third place play offs.

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Uruguay got behind in the semifinals against the hosts Brazil as Italy were separated on penalties to the world cup winners after they played goal less draw both in the regular and extra time of the match.

Its nearly two years since these two sides last met which means they will try their best to make it on their own way.

The eyes will be on Uruguay striking pair of Uruguay as Suarez Madrid speculation continue while Cavani has been attracted by hosts of big clubs.

Head To Head

The two teams has met 8 times all time out of which Italy has won two time, Uruguay winning thrice and three matches ended as a draw.

When these two teams last met, Urguay won 1-0 on an international Friendly match.

Lineup and Prediction

Uruguay : Muslera, Pereira, Godín, Lugano, Cáceres, Rodríguez, Arévalo, Silva, Suárez, Cavani, Forlán

Formation : 4-3-3

Italy : Buffon, Bonucci, Rossi, Chiellini, Maggio, Montolivo, Aquilani, Giaccherini, Candreva, Marchisio, Shaarawy

Formation : 3-4-2-1

Lineup Credit : Goal.com

Prediction : Since Uruguay looks better in all time stats, with one more win than that of Italy, We expect Uruguay to win the play off on an interesting match as the predicted score in 3-1.

 

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