UEFA Nations League Portugal vs Italy 10/09/2018

Portugal vs Italy UEFA Nations League

Portugal enters the competition against Italy and will try to go as far as possible in this competition. Portugal was rather disappointing in the World Cup and was beaten by Uruguay (1-2) in the round of 16 after a difficult group stage with only 1 victory in Morocco (1-0) and 2 draws against Spain (3-3) and Iran (1-1). The failure at the World Cup was well digested by the Portuguese since they have hung Croatia (1-1) at home on Thursday night. Defender Pepe, with two goals over the last two games, is the providential man from Portugal. Italy has started this League of Nations badly since the Squadra Azzurra was held in check by Poland (1-1) this Friday night at the Bologna stadium. Private World, the Transalpine remained on mixed performance with 1 victory over Saudi Arabia (2-1), 1 failure in front of France (1-3) and 1 draw against the Netherlands (1-1). Roberto Mancini is rebuilding a competitive and playful Italian selection.

Key points of the Portugal vs Italy prediction

On the last 3 duels, the “Over 1.5 goal” has passed twice.

The “Over 1.5 goal” has risen 5 times over Portugal’s last 6 matches.

Portugal has always scored at least 1 goal in their last 6 meetings.

The “Over 1.5 goal” has passed in the last 6 matches of Italy.

Italy have always scored at least 1 goal in their last 5 outings.

Best football tips for today – Portugal vs Italy

Italy need to make up the 2 lost points at home against Poland while Portugal will look to start this League of Nations. This should offer us a pretty engaged and open match.

Betting Tips: Over 1.5
Odds: 1.34