Netherlands and Italy meet at Johan Cruijff Arena, in a match for this phase of the UEFA Nations League (League A). There are only 2 recent head-to-head matches between these two teams: on 04‑06‑2018, which ended with a draw by (1‑1), and on 28‑03‑2017, which ended with the victory of Italy by (1 -two).
Netherlands :
The home team comes to this 2nd round of Group 1 after a victory in its debut in this group stage, against Poland, by (1‑0). In the last 8 home matches for all competitions, the Netherlands have won 7 and lost 1. Their attack has scored regularly, as they have scored goals in 8 of the last 10 matches. There is a tendency to have goals in their home matches, since 7 of the last 8 matches they have played have ended with Over 1.5 goals. In 15 games, they conceded the first goal 5 times, but got the comeback in 2.
The Dutch team enters this match with a 1-0 win against Poland, thus adding the second consecutive triumph in official matches: the only goal of the match was signed by Bergwijn. The last defeat of this team was in the 18/19 Nations League Final against Portugal. In this match against Italy, coach Dwight Lodeweges is expected to favor maintaining ball possession and organized attacks, always with the aim of not offering space to his opponent. For this game, the lord can count on all his players.
Italy :
The away team plays its second match in Group 1, after having drawn (1‑1) in their first match in this group stage, against Bosnia ‑ Herzegovina. In the last 7 away matches for all competitions, Italy won 6 and lost 1. Their attack has scored regularly, scoring at least one goal in each of the last 10 matches.
Italy arrives unmotivated for this match after a 1-1 draw, in the reception to Bosnia, putting an end to eleven consecutive victories in various competitions. Right now, the Italians are in 3rd place in Group 1 of League 1 with 1 point added. Coach Roberto Mancini is expected to realign the team to 4-3-3 where Insigne, Chiesa and Andrea Belotti will occupy the most advanced positions. We emphasize that the Italians showed some defects in the defensive organization in the last game. For this game the visiting team can count on all its players.
