Italy vs United States Live Preview Highlight Feb 29, 2012

The two teams only met 4 times, from four matches, the Italian managed to win 3 games, and 1 draws. Their last match ended with the score 1-3 for the victory of Italy. From last 5 games Italia, Italy won 3 games, 1 draws, and 1 defeat. Their last match, they defeated Uruguay with a score of 0-1. As of the last 5 USA, USA won 3 games and 2 defeats. Their last game, they won 0-1 over Panama.

When played Fabian Borini will make his debut with the senior team are called in to replace Italian Mario Ballotelli. Gianluigi Buffon will be the most experienced players in the squad for Italy at this time, she was featured as many as 112 times that of 1997.

Head 2 Head:

May 27, 1934: Italy 7-1 USA (World Cup)

June 14, 1990: Italy 1-0 USA (World Cup)

June 18, 2006: Italy 1-1 USA (World Cup)

June 16, 2009: USA 1-3 Italy (Confederations Cup)

5 game last Italy:

November 16, 2011: Italy 0-1 Uruguay (Friendly Match)

November 12, 2011: Poland 0-2 Italy (Friendly Match)

October 12, 2011: Italy 3-0 Northern Ireland (EURO 2012 Qualifying)

October 8, 2011: Serbia 1-1 Italy (EURO 2012 Qualifying)

September 7, 2011: Italy 1-0 Slovenia (EURO 2012 Qualifying)

5 game last USA:

January 26, 2012: Panama 0-1 USA (Friendly Match)

January 22, 2012: USA 1-0 Venezuela (Friendly Match)

November 16, 2011: Slovenia 2-3 USA (Friendly Match)

November 12, 2011: France 1-0 USA (Friendly Match)

October 12, 2011: USA 0-1 Ecuador (Friendly Match)

Italy vs USA Squad Predictions:

Italy:

Goalkeepers: Gianluigi Buffon (Juventus), De Sanctis (Napoli), Sirigu (PSG), Viviano (Palermo).

Defenders: Ignazio Abate (AC Milan), Davide Astori (Cagliari), Federico Balzaretti (Palermo), Andrea Barzagli (Juventus), Leonardo Bonucci (Juventus), Giorgio Chiellini (Juventus), Domenic Criscito (Zenit St Petersburg), Christian Maggio ( Napoli), Angelo Ogbonna (Torino).

Midfielders: Daniele De Rossi (Roma), Claudio Marchisio (Juventus), Riccardo Montolivo (Fiorentina), Thiago Motta (PSG), Antonio Nocerino (AC Milan), Andrea Pirlo (Juventus).

Striker: Fabio Borini (Roma), Sebastian Giovinco (Parma), Alessandro Matri (Juventus), Giampaolo Pazzini (Inter Milan).

USA:

Goalkeepers: Brad Guzan (Aston Villa), Tim Howard (Everton), Nick Rimando (Real Salt Lake).

Defenders: Carlos Bocanegra (Rangers), Geoff Cameron (Houston Dynamo), Timmy Chandler (Nuremberg), Steve Cherundolo (Hanover 96), Clarence Goodson (Brondby), Michael Parkhurst (FC Nordsjaelland), Jonathan Spector (Birmingham City).

Midfielders: Michael Bradley (Chievo Verona), Maurice Edu (Rangers), Fabian Johnson (Hoffenheim), Jermaine Jones (Schalke 04), Jose Torres (Pachuca), Danny Williams (Hoffenheim).

Striker Jozy Altidore (AZ Alkmaar), Terrence Boyd (Borussia Dortmund), Edson Buddle (LA Galaxy), Clint Dempsey (Fulham), Landon Donovan (LA Galaxy).