In the continuation of the Nations League competition, Italy will host Portugal at the San Siro Italy stadium. This is the last match for Italy in the Nations League A Group 3. This match, of course, must be won by Italy to be able to collect 3 points.

Portugal still leads the last standings with 6 points. After successfully winning two previous matches and the last meeting Italy it was 1-0. While this far Italy is still ranked second with 4 points from 3 matches. And Poland has so far only managed to collect 1 will certainly be relegated from league A.

If Italy wants to get rid of Portugal as the current league leader. Surely they must be able to beat Italy in this match, so that they have the chance to reach the finals while hoping that in the next match Portugal will have to lose when they meet with Poland in the next three days.

However, Portugal has more potential to be the leader of the league, stay in group 3. They only need a draw at the San Siro to be sure. although in the last few matches and this match without Cristiano Ronaldo, the Santos Santos team still showed a brilliant performance in the middle of the green field.

In the previous match they had beaten Italy with a single goal from Andre Silva. And then they managed to win 3-2 when they met Poland. Silva again collected one goal and two goals each from Helder Costa and Eder. Bruma also contributed one goal at the international break last Sunday to their team.

The Italian national team also has a very sharp striker. Cristiano Biraghi, he has contributed one goal when Italy hosted Poland in the previous match. The 1-0 victory was the second victory before the Italian national team after previously beating Saudi Arabia 2-1 since the start of the season.

To face Portugal at the San Siro. Mancini is predicted to use a 4-3-3 formation. Mancini's next line is likely to install Federico Chiesa, Chiro Immobile and Lorenzo Insigne. Captain Chiellini will be trusted as the heart guard of the defense as well as playing his 100th match with the Azzuri team.

Head to Head Italy vs Portugal

The last five meetings of the two teams, Italy dominated the victory when they were Portugal. Among them, three wins and two defeats since 2003 to 2018.

While the last five matches Italy have never won, including three draws and two defeats in all competitions. And that includes the last game when meeting Portugal.

Meanwhile, Portugal's last five matches seem to be better with Italy. Of the last five games Portugal won three wins, once lost and once held to a draw when they met Croatia 1-1.

From the analysis of statistical data and the history of the meetings of the two teams, it seems that this match will be more controlled by Portugal. Although rumored, Portugal's duel this time remains Ronaldo but the strength of Portugal's performance so far can still be trusted. My prediction is Italy 2-0 Portugal. What about the results of your analysis?