Contest between Portugal & Italy is shaping to be one of those spectacles where recent results gets out the window. Underway
Portugal’s been hot and cold, their showings yo-yoing from brilliant to head-scratching. Meanwhile, Italy’s fighting through a slump, their defense looking unstable.
Looking at past contests, it’s a crapshoot. Portugal’s taken the edge lately, but the game’s got a short memory.
My two cents: Both sides’ve got problems. Portugal’s midfield’s off-rhythm, while Italy’s attack needs a cutting edge.
When it comes to the European Championship, Women, this game carries added significance. The division’s race for top spots means every outcome is crucial, and both teams know a positive result here could shift momentum in the table. Recent form in the European Championship, Women suggests neither outfit can afford lapses, making this encounter even more unmissable.
But hey, there’s something about this one—perhaps, it’s the matchup where someone becomes a hero.
Bottom line: This ain't just another game—it's must-watch football with implications at both ends of the table. Tune in.From the better box:
If you’re putting money on this one, here’s the real talk.
Portugal at 100 to win feels tight given their Jekyll-and-Hyde act in the European Championship, Women this term. Their xG (expected goals) suggest they’re riding luck — stats nerds would avoid.
Italy’s 1.08 line intrigues, especially if their center forward (CF) shakes off his cold streak.
The wise guys’ll likely poke at the Draw 7.5 — these derbies often follow scripts, and pressure can kill attacking flow.
Portugal: Patricia Morais, Diana Gomes, Carole Costa, Fatima Pinto, Ana Borges, Andreia Norton, Tatiana Pinto, Francisca Nazareth Sousa, Joana Marchao, Ana Capeta, Diana Silva
Italy: Laura Giuliani, Martina Lenzini, Cecilia Salvai, Elena Linari, Lucia Di Guglielmo, Manuela Giugliano, Emma Severini, Lisa Boattin, Arianna Caruso, Cristiana Girelli, Sofia Cantore
The latest head-to-head matches of contenders in every championship. Following this statistics we conclude that Italy (W) has better chance.
Over the last meetings Portugal holds wins - 0, losses - 4 and draws - 1. Italy on the other hand holds the following results from the latest games: wins - 3, losses - 1 and draws - 1. Based on the games played we can assume that Italy currently is in better form, unlike Portugal.
Portugal: Spain (W) – (Loss 5:0), Nigeria (W) – (Draw 0:0), Belgium (W) – (Loss 0:3), England (W) – (Loss 6:0), Spain (W) – (Loss 7:1).
Italy: Belgium (W) – (Win 0:1), Wales (W) – (Win 1:4), Sweden (W) – (Draw 0:0), Denmark (W) – (Win 0:3), Sweden (W) – (Loss 3:2).