Friday's Euro 2020 best card & man of the match bets: Keep an eye on Spinazzola

Free Euro 2020 football player specials tips for Switzerland v Spain and Belgium v Italy.

Best bets

Denis Zakaria to be shown a card
1pt 12-5 bet365

Leonardo Spinazzola to be man of the match
1pt 11-1 Hills

Match previews

Granit Xhaka was central to Switzerland's giant-killing of France in the last 16 at Euro 2020 but he will miss their quarter-final encounter with Spain through suspension.

And the industrious midfielder's replacement Denis Zakaria could also go into the book when the Swiss play in Saint Petersburg.

Switzerland's style is not built around possession play but it could nonetheless be a touch frustrating chasing the Spanish, who have racked up possession percentage stats of 68, 66, 77 and 86 in their four matches at this summer's tournament.

That should not discourage the spirited Swiss but it could enhance appeal about backing bookings and Zakaria, who picked up five yellows in the Bundesliga last term, is a good selection to be shown a card given his lack of minutes in the competition so far.

Italy have enjoyed some strong attacking performances at Euro 2020 but their watertight defence will be key in the latter stages and Leonardo Spinazzola is worth keeping an eye on against Belgium.

The Roma talent has helped Italy keep clean sheets inside 90 minutes in each of their four games and has already been named man of the match in their clashes with Turkey and Austria.

Deployed on the left side of Italy's defence, Spinazzola is also a danger on the attack, chipping in with two assists in the tournament, and looks a great bet at a double-figure price.

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