While the home advantage might favour the Dutch side, their inconsistency might be a cause for concern.
The ongoing tournament is hosted in the Netherlands and Poland this year. It started on 23rd September and will end on 15th October.
There is not much to separate the two sides, as their respective performances in Phase 1 have been almost identical.
Even though Italy will be the slight favourites, tournament co-hosts, the Netherlands, cannot be taken lightly.
There are some tough teams present in Pool A and Puerto Rico had to face them all in their opening three matches.
Puerto Rico had a tough challenge awaiting them in the form of Belgium in the opener. The Europeans were simply too good on the day.
South Korea failed to win any of their matches in this year’s Women's Nations League. They lost all 12 matches and got zero points in the end.
Italy are the runners-up in the Women's World Championship after losing to Serbia in the final four years ago.
The tournament which is hosted in the Netherlands and Poland this year will take place from 23rd September to 15th October.
Serbia are the defending champions in this competition after they defeated Italy in the final four years ago for their maiden title.