Match review

It can be said that the Netherlands and Italy both suffered quite regrettable defeats in the semi-finals. The Netherlands were eliminated in extra time by Croatia while Joselu's last-minute goal made Italy regretfully watch Spain enter the UEFA Nations League final.

The third-place match of the UEFA Nations League between the Netherlands and Italy is also an exciting match between the two leading football teams in Europe. Photo: Bleacher Report

Looking ahead to the UEFA Nations League third-place match, the “Orange whirlwind” has a slight advantage as this is the second consecutive match played at home, while the blue team will continue to play away.

According to statistics, Italy is still rated higher than the Netherlands. In the 23 previous confrontations, Italy won 11 matches while the Netherlands only won 3, the remaining 9 were draws. Just counting the European Football Federation (UEFA) tournaments, the two teams have met 6 times, and Italy still has the advantage with a record of 3 wins, 2 losses and 1 draw.

Noteworthy information

In the last 2 matches in the UEFA Nations League, Italy won 1 and drew 1 against the Netherlands.

Italy have scored in their last two matches against the Netherlands in the UEFA Nations League.

The Netherlands have scored 2 or more goals in 6 of their last 7 games this season.

5/7 recent matches this season of the Netherlands have had over 2.5 goals.

Italy have scored 2 or more goals in 6 of their last 10 away games.

Netherlands won 2, drew 1 and lost 2 in the last 5 matches.

Italy won 2 and lost 3 in the last 5 matches.

Netherlands won 6, drew 2 and lost 2 of their previous 10 home matches.

Italy won 5, drew 3 and lost 2 of their previous 10 home matches.

Netherlands have scored an average of 2.4 goals and conceded 1.6 goals in their last 10 home games.

Italy have averaged 1.4 goals scored and 0.8 conceded in their last 10 away games.

The Netherlands have averaged 5.2 corners and conceded 3.5 corners per game in their last 10 home games.

Italy have averaged 5 corners and conceded 4.7 corners per game in their last 10 away games.

There have been an average of 4.5 yellow cards in 4/5 of Netherlands' matches in the UEFA Nations League.

Results of the last two matches between the Netherlands and Italy in the UEFA Nations League. Photo: Sporticos
Netherlands and Italy's form in the last 5 matches. Photo: Sporticos

Watch live

The match between the Netherlands and Italy is broadcast live on TV360.

Readers are invited to follow the results of the match between the Netherlands and Italy on the People's Army Electronic Newspaper at: https://www.qdnd.vn/the-thao/quoc-te.

Force information

Netherlands: No suspensions or injuries.

Croatia: No suspensions or injuries.

Expected starting lineup

Netherlands: Justin Bijlow; Denzel Dumfries, Lutsharel Geertruida, Virgil van Dijk, Nathan Ake; Georgino Wijnaldum, Frenkie de Jong, Teon Koopmeiners; Xavi Simmons, Cody Gakpo, Wout Weghorst.

Italy: Gianluigi Donnarumma; Matteo Darmian, Francesco Acerbi, Rafael Toloi, Giovanni Di Lorenzo; Nicolo Barella, Jorginho, David Frattesi, Leonardo Spinnazola, Mateo Retegui, Giacomo Raspadori.

Score prediction

Netherlands 1 - 2 Italy.

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