Match Analysis

Italy 1-0 Wales: all the stats

Discover the most interesting facts and figures to come from the Azzurri's final group match at the European Championship

Monday, June 21, 2021

Italy 1-0 Wales: all the stats

Italy have equalled their all-time unbeaten record: 30 consecutive matches, which they previously achieved between 1935 and 1939 under Vittorio Pozzo.

Taking account both the World Cup and European Championship, Italy have won three out of three group stage matches for the fourth time (they previously achieved this in 2000, 1990 and 1978).

Considering both European Championship and World Cup tournaments, Italy haven’t conceded a goal during a three-match group stage for the fourth time in their history (after 1990, 1980 and 1970).

Italy have kept eleven consecutive clean sheets, the second-longest run in their history. The Azzurri have only done better in this regard under Ferruccio Valcareggi between 1972 and 1974 (12).

Italy have scored seven goals at Euro 2020: considering both European Championship and World Cup tournaments, the Azzurri have never done better across three group matches (they also netted seven in 1998).

Matteo Pessina has scored three goals in his last three Italy matches

Italy had eight new faces in their starting line-up compared to their previous European Championship match: considering both the World Cup and Euros, the Azzurri have never made more changes from one game to the next in a single tournament.

The average age of Italy’s starters against Wales was 27: taking into account both European Championship and World Cup tournaments, this is the lowest figure since Italy vs. Bulgaria in 1994.

In terms of outfield players with the most Italy appearances at European Championship tournaments, Leonardo Bonucci has drawn level with Giorgio Chiellini (14).