NORTHERN IRELAND VS. ITALY- EURO 2012 QUALIFIER TIPS AND ODDS

Friday's clash, which see's Northern Ireland taking on Italy in a Euro 2012 qualifier, could very well mark the chapter of a new football era for the Azzurri
Italian coach Cesare Prandelli has publicly committed to bringing young players into his side, despite the return of veteran fullback Gianluca Zambrotta for this match.
Northern Ireland come in on a high after Corry Evans' goal secured an influential three points for Nigel Worthington's men in their only Group C game win so far against Slovenia
The Irish, however will be without Celtic's Paddy McCourt, who is out suffering a shoulder injury- with Andrew Little called up to account for his absence
Italy, who have beaten Estonia and the Faroe Islands so far in their campaign are aware that the trip to Belfast will be a tough one, as they continue to rebuild after their group stage shock exit from the 2010 World Cup.
Bologna's Emiliano Viviano is tipped to start in goal for the Azzurri, with talisman Gianluigi Buffon still injured.
Italy has also recalled Stefano Mauri and Gianluca Zambrotta for the game, with Simone Pepe, Marco Borriello and Antonio Cassano having trained this week- a possible indication to the evolution of a younger and hungrier team
Paddypower are putting this match in favour of the Italians here tonight at 1.66, with the Northern Irish at 5.5. A draw can be seen at a respectable 3.50
It has been four years since Italy lost an away qualifier; however their previous two games in the north of Ireland have resulted in a loss, as well as a draw-food for thought.
Correct score markets are a decent bet here, with a 2-0 win the way of the Italians seeing odds at 7.0, and a 2-1 win only slightly more liberal at 8.0
A 1-0 Northern Irish win is at 11.0, with a shock 2-0 win resulting in 26.0 even
William Hill, as always, provides the pick of the goalscorer odds with Kyle Lafferty topping the list of potential goalscorers for the Northern Irish contingent.
The Rangers talisman is set at 4.33 to score at anytime
For the Italians, American born Giuseppe Rossi is expected to show good form tonight, and is a good viewing at 2.25, and 6.0 to open
Manager Nigel Worthington has publicly stated that his team has always stood up to the fiercest of challenges at home, and therefore cannot see any reason they can’t do the same tonight.
This could be a great viewing this evening, with the fans and betting public getting worthwhile entertainment.
Betting Tip: Giuseppe Rossi to score at 2.25