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Team News

Michel Vorm, Nigel de Jong, Luciano Narsingh and Erik Pieters are all out for the Netherlands. Arjen Robben, Wesley Sneijder, Rafael Van der Vaart, Maarten Stekelenburg and Johny Heitinga were all omitted from the squad. Claudio Marchisio, Giorgio Chiellini, Federico Balzaretti, Christian Maggio and Sebastian Giovinco are all out for Italy.

Analysis

Netherlands has given Louis Van Gaal a second chance to succeed as head coach of the Dutch national side. He has done a great job with the team so far. He has introduced young players into an aging side and has overseen some fantastic performances. Italy will present a tough test for his side nonetheless. Italy has developed under Cesare Prandelli. They have played attacking football under Prandelli. Overall, due to the way these two sides play, this match should be a highly entertaining affair.

Previous Meetings

Italy 0-0 Netherlands (14th November 2009, International Friendly)
Netherlands 3-0 Italy (9th June 2008, European Championships)
Netherlands 1-3 Italy (12th November 2005, International Friendly)
Italy 3-1 Netherlands (29th June 2000, European Championships)

Previous Matches

Netherlands 0-0 Germany (14th November 2012)
Romania 1-4 Netherlands (16th October 2012)
Netherlands 3-0 Andorra (12th October 2012)
Hungary 1-4 Netherlands (11th September 2012)
Netherlands 2-0 Turkey (7th September 2012)

Italy 1-2 France (14th November 2012)
Italy 3-1 Denmark (16th October 2012)
Armenia 1-3 Italy (12th October 2012)
Italy 2-0 Malta (11th September 2012)
Bulgaria 2-2 Italy (7th September 2012)

Prediction

Netherlands 2-1 Italy
 

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