Italy vs USA Live Stream & Tips – Azzurri to Win in the Volleyball Nations League 2026
Recent performances reveal that USA has struggled when matched against the tournament's leading teams, particularly Italy, whom they have not defeated in some time. Observers expect the Azzurri (Italy) to leverage their strength and experience to win the upcoming quarterfinal match and advance to the semifinals. The key recommendation is to back Italy for victory, considering their favorable track record and current form.
- USA have struggled against top teams recently
- We are backing Italy to advance to the semifinals
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The latest odds suggest a close battle for a place in the semifinals between two experienced sides. Italy have won the last two head-to-head meetings, but can they make it three in a row when it matters most?
Italy Eyeing Another Medal on Big Scene
Italy failed to carry over their outstanding form from the 2025 World Championship, where they won the gold medal, into the Volleyball Nations League 2026, claiming eight victories from 12 matches to finish fourth in the group stage.
The Azzurri were under pressure after opening Week 3 with a dramatic 3-2 defeat to Japan in mid-July but responded with three consecutive victories over Belgium (3-0), Argentina (3-0) and Cuba (3-1).
Italy also reached last year's Volleyball Nations League final tournament, defeating Cuba 3-1 and Slovenia 3-1 to book a place in the final before falling 3-0 to Poland.
USA Hoping to Make a Deep Run
After missing the Volleyball Nations League final tournament over the previous two years, the USA arrive in China full of confidence and hoping to repeat their runner-up finishes from 2022 and 2023.
The Stars and Stripes ended the group phase in fifth place with an 8-4 record, matching Italy's total but finishing one point behind after winning fewer matches in straight sets.
The Americans opened Week 3 with convincing straight-set victories over China and Brazil before suffering back-to-back defeats against Bulgaria (3-1) and reigning champions Poland (3-0).
Verdict
USA have struggled against the tournament's top teams in recent weeks, and it has been a while since they last defeated Italy. I am backing the Azzurri to win and advance to the semifinals.
Italy Win
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