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The two arguably the largest absentee European countries at the World Cup in Russia will meet on Monday for a friendly match in Turin. Italy and the Netherlands are dueling at 19:45 at the Juventus Alliance Stadium. The Italians did not perform well in qualifying, so it was a logical consequence that the Azzurri missed a World Cup finals for more than 60 years. Since Mancini is on the sidelines, a lot has changed noticeably. The opponents of the three friendlies before the summer break have it all. The situation with the Oranje looks similar. In Group A, the Dutch finished third only. Thus, they missed the European Championship in Russia after the European Championship in France – after the last two finals of the World Cup ran extremely well for the Netherlands. The two teams have met regularly in recent years, with the Italians ahead in the recent past. Unforgettable is the 3-0 victory of the Orjane at the Euro 2008 in Bern against the Azzurri. For the duel in Turin see the bookmakers Italy in the role of favorites. For a tip, odds of 1.90 are achievable.
Italy:
Football in Italy was shaken last November. Due to the 0: 0 against Sweden in the second leg of the Barrage in San Siro happened historical. The football nation will not take part in the World Cup in Russia – the Azzurri has been present at every finals for the past 60 years. Since the duel against Sweden a lot has changed in the south of Europe. Roberto Mancini has been working on the coaching post since May. The experienced coach seems to bring the ailing national team back on track. The retired Mario Balotelli found under Mancini back in the sky blue jersey. Directly in the first game against Saudi Arabia, the 27-year-old thanked with a goal.
Even the hostility towards his skin color of some spectators do not seem to interest Balotteli. In general, Italy has clenched strong opponents for the last friendlies before the summer break. Last Monday, the Azzurri tested against World Cup participant Saudi Arabia. On Friday followed the classic against France. Although the Italians conceded a 3-1 defeat in this match, they convinced on offense. On Monday is the last meeting after a long season of Italian players. Against the Netherlands, the Italians last convinced. Also, the game in Turin will probably complete the Italians positive.
Netherlands :
The Dutch broke in the past and delivered no more usual benefits. At the World Cup in South Africa and Brazil, the Oranje excelled. In South Africa, they failed only in the final to Spain. In this game Arjen Robben would have had to shoot his colors for the first World Cup title. Even four years ago, the Europeans convinced. In the first group game, the troupe of Louis van Gaal retaliated for the final defeat against Spain. With 5: 1 the Oranje outclassed the then world champion. For the Netherlands the way into a good tournament was open. Only in the semifinals, the Oranje failed to Argentina on penalties. So the oranges had to live with the small finale. In this they beat the hosts 3-0 and secured the bronze medal. Since Brazil conceded in the semifinals a 1: 7 swatter of Germany, the success of the Netherlands was not too high. After this World Cup followed the perceived free fall.
In qualifying for the European Championship in France, the Oranje disappointed completely and finished only in fourth place. This was the European Championship 2016 without Dutch participation. Equally weak, the team contested the qualification for the World Cup in Russia. In a strong group, the Oranje took only third place in the standings. They fell short of France and Sweden and are not qualified for the finals. Also the final spurt with three clear wins in a row did not change this fact anymore. Since February, Ronald Koeman is on the sideline and has brought a change. In the friendly against Portugal his team fought a 3-0 win. It was different on the last Thursday. The Netherlands only drew against Slovakia.
Italy vs Netherlands head to head matches
28.03.17 FI Netherlands Italy 1 : 2
04.09.14 FI Italy Netherlands 2 : 0
06.02.13 FI Netherlands Italy 1 : 1
14.11.09 FI Italy Netherlands 0 : 0
09.06.08 EUR Netherlands Italy 3 : 0