As part of one of the matches of the 1/2 final of the men's European Volleyball Championship, the national teams of Serbia and Italy will come face to face. On whose side will the victory be in this confrontation? Our sports portal gives a forecast for this meeting.
Serbia
The Serbian national team suffered the only defeat at the European Championship in a duel against the Poles in five sets. It is worth noting that this result allowed the team from Serbia to finish on the second line in its sextet. As part of the playoffs, the Serbs had a game with Turkey in the 1/8 finals. With great difficulties, but still the team managed to win in five sets. In the quarterfinals against the Netherlands it was much easier, and here the Serbs defeated the opponent in three sets, although the fight in each of the games was equal.
Italy
The Italian national team is very confident at the European Volleyball Championship. The team's winning streak has already totaled nine matches. The team lost one game in the confrontations with the Czechs and Bulgarians during the group stage. In the playoffs, the Italians were able to deal with Latvia and Germany dryly. It is worth noting that in a face-to-face meeting of rivals, bookmakers do not nominate a favorite, and the teams have an equal chance of winning.
Statistics and figures:
- Serbia is a small favorite of the meeting;
- The Serbs have a 4-match winning streak;
- Italy has a 9-match winning streak;
- The last face-to-face meeting of the opponents ended with a score of 3:1 in favor of Serbia.
Forecast
Still, I will go against the system. Italy, it seems to me, is now in a more optimal form than Serbia. The team went through the European Championship in one breath, losing only in 2 sets. My bet will be in favor of "squadra azzurra".