Portugal W vs Italy W

Current streaks

Recent form

Portugal W

Portugal W have endured a torrid run of form in their recent fixtures, failing to secure a victory in their last six matches. The team's struggles are particularly evident in their defensive record, having conceded a staggering 25 goals across these games, with an alarming average of 4.17 goals conceded per match. Portugal W are currently on a five-match losing streak, which includes heavy defeats against Spain W (5-0 and 7-1) and England W (6-0) in the UEFA Nations League and Women's European Championship. Their sole positive result came in a goalless draw against Nigeria W in a friendly. The team's attacking output has been equally concerning, managing to score only three goals in six games, with four of these matches ending in high-scoring affairs featuring over 2.5 goals. Portugal W's defensive fragility is further highlighted by their failure to keep a clean sheet in five out of six games, suggesting significant room for improvement in their backline.

Italy W

Italy Women have shown mixed form in their recent matches, displaying resilience and attacking prowess despite some setbacks. The Azzurre are currently on a three-match unbeaten run, including two consecutive victories against Belgium and Wales. Their most impressive result came in the 4-1 away win against Wales, showcasing their offensive capabilities. Defensively, Italy have been solid, keeping three clean sheets in their last six matches. The team has been involved in high-scoring affairs, with four out of six games seeing over 2.5 goals. Despite suffering two losses in this period, Italy have bounced back strongly, demonstrating their ability to score consistently with an average of 1.83 goals per game. Their positive goal difference of +4 and the fact that they've scored in five out of six matches highlight their attacking threat.

Recent home/away form

Portugal W

Portugal Women's recent home form has been somewhat inconsistent, with only one win in their last six matches at home. They have struggled to find the back of the net regularly, scoring just 8 goals in these fixtures, whilst conceding 9. The Portuguese side have managed to secure three draws, including a notable 1-1 result against England in the UEFA Nations League. Their most impressive performance came in a 4-0 victory over Azerbaijan in a UEFA Championship qualification match, which stands out as their only high-scoring game and one of two clean sheets during this period. Portugal's defence has been tested, particularly in their 4-2 loss to Spain and 3-0 defeat to Belgium. Interestingly, their matches have been evenly split between high and low-scoring affairs, with 50% of games seeing over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring in half of the fixtures.

Italy W

Italy Women's national team have shown impressive form away from home in recent fixtures, demonstrating a strong defensive record and an ability to score goals. The Azzurre are currently on a three-match winning streak on the road, including a notable 4-1 victory over Wales in the UEFA Nations League. Their defensive prowess is evident, with four clean sheets in their last six away matches, conceding an average of just 0.67 goals per game. Italy have also been prolific in attack, scoring 10 goals in their last six away games, averaging 1.67 goals per match. The team's ability to perform in high-stakes competitions is clear, with positive results in both the Women's European Championship and UEFA Nations League qualifiers. Their only defeat in this run came in a high-scoring 3-2 loss to Sweden, showcasing their resilience even in defeat.