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Arun - June 16, 2023
Netherlands vs Italy
UEFA Nations League
Date: Sunday, 18 June 2023
Kick-off at 14:00 UK/ 15:00 CET
De Grolsch Veste (Enschede).
Netherlands and Italy lock horns on Sunday in the third place play-off of the 2022-23 edition of the UEFA Nations League.
Netherlands made the semifinals twice in three attempts. They reached the finals in the inaugural 2018-19 season, lost by a solitary goal to Portugal.
The Oranje dugout had high hopes this time with the game playing in their own backyard. But the visiting Croats had other plans. Despite taking the lead, Ronald Koeman’s men failed to control the match and gave it away in the second half before Noa Lang’s late goal stretched the game to extra time. It was all Croatia from then, struck twice to grab the game by a 4-2 scoreline.
On the other hand, Italy lost 1-2 to Spain in the semifinal for a second consecutive season. It was a closely contested affair despite La Roja keeping 69% of the ball possession, something they always do.
Roberto Mancini’s team is in a transitional phase and they’re eager to win a trophy for a much-needed morale boost before the Euro 2024 qualifiers later this year.
The last meeting between the teams happened in the previous edition of the Nations League. Italy won 1-0 in the Netherlands before settling for a 1-1 draw in front of their home fans.
Betting on full-time result of this game offers great value for punters and this is why we are backing Italy to win here inside 90 minutes. The Dutch had a decent World Cup campaign but haven’t replicated it under new manager Ronald Koeman.
We will also back the full-time score 2-0 in favor of the visitors, meanwhile under 2.5 goals and Ciro Immobile to score anytime priced at 2.70 odd are some options.
