Italy vs England Prediction & Betting Tips - UEFA Nations League

Prediction published on 18/09/2022, 12:38  by Ioannis | Modified on 18/09/2022 at 12:39 in UEFA Nations League Predictions

Italy host England in the battle of the heavyweights in League A of the Nations League. With both teams suffering heavy defeats in their most recent international games and Hungary surprisingly topping the group also consisting of Germany, it is a huge game for both managers. The shock elimination from the World Cup finals seems to have impacted the Azzurri, who have won just two of their last six games since. Their latest defeat was a heavy one, with Mancini’s side losing to Germany 5-2. Once an almost impenetrable defence, Italy has now conceded in nine of their latest eleven encounters, with their famous solidity at the back looking long gone. They have also had a poor recent tradition against England, whom they have beaten just once in normal time in their last six games, yet also clinching an unforgettable Euro trophy at penalties against them in 2021. 

Gareth Southgate received heavy criticism for England’s dismal summer displays. The Three Lions lost two and drew two of their summer internationals, with the most recent 4-0 drubbing to Hungary cutting especially deep. England have also exhibited worrying signs in attack, having blanked in three of their last four, and will certainly need to step it up a notch to quieten the fears around England’s upcoming Qatar venture. It will also be a chance for England to get revenge on the Italians, after that lost Euro 2021 final and the draw at Wembley in the summer. The visitors have won six of their last ten away games, losing just once in normal time during that run.