Japan were placed in Pool D. They had won four of the five matches they played in the competition to get 12 points.
It is to be noted that Serbia are the defending champions in this tournament after winning it four years ago against Italy.
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.
The Women’s World Championship 2022, which is hosted in the Netherlands and Poland this year, started on 23rd September and will end on 15th October.
The Dominican Republic finished third in Pool B with 11 points from five matches. They won three and lost two.
Thailand are second in Pool B with 10 points from five games. They have won four and lost only once.
Even though Italy will be the slight favourites, tournament co-hosts, the Netherlands, cannot be taken lightly.
Serbia started the current edition in an impressive fashion, having won all four matches they have played so far in the tournament.