Sky Bet BOOST odds on Alessia Russo scoring 2+ goals in England's women's Euro 2025 semi-final against Italy to 7/1
The Arsenal star has not been prolific in front of goal on the Lionesses' 'route to the last four but she has been instrumental in play, proving three assists in their four outings.
Russo was the Women's Super League's top scorer last term with 12 goals and she will be keen to add to her international tally when Sarina Wiegman's side bid to make their third successive major final.
Sky Bet have boosted odds on the 26-year-old scoring 2+ goals in 90 minutes against the Italians from 6/1 to 7/1.
England are the 2/5 favourites to reach Sunday's final but Italy will put up a fight, having upset sides to reach this stage of the competition. They have been priced at 19/4.
Other Price Boosts on offer for the match include Georgia Stanway 2+ fouls won in 90 mins, Lauren James 3+ shots on target in 90 mins and 6+ shots on target each team in 90 mins.
These have been priced at 1/1, 5/1 and 9/1 respectively.
Sky Bet Price Boosts for England vs Italy:
Stanway 2+ fouls won in 90 mins
WAS 5/6 NOW 1/1
James 3+ shots on target in 90 mins
WAS 4/1 NOW 5/1
Russo to score 2+ goals in 90 mins
WAS 6/1 NOW 7/1
6+ shots on target each team in 90 mins
WAS 8/1 NOW 9/1
Sky Bet Match Result England vs Italy:
England 2/5
Italy 5/1
Draw 7/2
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