Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Volleyball Nations League match.
Serbia are enduring a disastrous Nations League group stage campaign. The squad has suffered seven consecutive defeats and has failed to offer any real resistance during that run. Next, they face Italy, who have looked assured throughout the tournament and are operating on a completely different level.
Serbia
Serbia continue to struggle both in terms of performance and outcomes. Their only victory came at the start of the tournament against Turkey (3:1). Since then, they have lost seven straight matches, failing to win more than a single set in any of them. In their last five meetings with Italy, the Serbs have lost all five and managed to take just one set on only two occasions.
Italy
Italy, in contrast, are enjoying a strong group-stage campaign. Their only defeats have come in tightly contested matches against France (1:3) and Brazil (2:3). Elsewhere, they produced commanding wins over the USA (3:0), China (3:0), and even beat the top-ranked Poland (3:2). This dominance has been built on solid reception, quick attacking transitions, and a powerful serve.
Serbia vs Italy Prediction
Serbia have consistently fallen short against the competition's front-runners, especially Italy, who have controlled recent encounters between the two. That pattern is expected to continue with another comprehensive win.
