Ukraine vs Italy Live Stream & Tips – Azzurri to Bounce Back in the Volleyball Nations League 2026
After a disappointing loss to Bulgaria, Italy is eager for a decisive response as they face Ukraine. Ukraine pulled off an impressive feat by defeating Brazil, which may have left them physically and emotionally drained. Italy, being the reigning world champions, is expected to capitalize on Ukraine's fatigue and is backed to win with a –1.5 handicap. The recommendation is to support Italy in this match given their strong motivation to recover and Ukraine’s likely exhaustion from their previous effort.
- Italy seeks a strong comeback after Bulgaria defeat
- We are backing them to cruise past Ukraine today
- Watch Ukraine vs Italy live in the Nations League 2026
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This matchup brings together one of the biggest surprises of the current Volleyball Nations League campaign and one of the tournament favorites who battle inconsistency. Ukraine arrive with confidence after a huge upset, while Italy aim to avoid back-to-back setbacks and stay close to the top positions.
Ukraine Looking to Build on Huge Upset
Ukraine had their debut in the Nations League last year, while also leaving a solid impression and narrowly missing out on the playoffs, and so far the results are mixed in 2026.
The Blue and Yellow started this campaign with a not so great performance and a 3-0 loss to Japan, but responded fantastically by claiming two straight victories over China 3-1 and Cuba 3-0.
They couldn’t make it three in a row though, facing the reigning champions Poland and losing 3-2 after wasting a two-set lead.
Ukraine’s best match yet was seen yesterday, taking down heavily favored Brazil 3-1 which was the first defeat this season for the South American side.
Italy Looking for Immediate Response
The Azzurri have had a lot of success on the big stage in the last 12 months, first finishing second in last year’s Nations League 2025, losing to Poland in the grand finals, then successfully defended the World Championship title in Manila with a win over Bulgaria.
The new VNL campaign started with a surprising 3-2 defeat against underdog France but bounced back by beating Germany 3-1 and Turkey 3-0 in mid-June.
After taking down big guns USA 3-2 as light underdogs, Italy slipped yesterday in the World Championship finals repeat clash to Bulgaria 3-2 even though they opened the match with dominant first set 25-18.
Verdict
Italy need a strong response after yesterday’s loss to Bulgaria. Ukraine shouldn’t be underestimated, but they are surely drained after taking down Brazil, so I am backing the reigning world champions to win in a –1.5 handicap.
Italy -1.5
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