Head-to-head history of Italy vs Germany before the quarter-finals of the UEFA Nations League 2024-2025

Italy vs Germany team review

Italy team assessment at UEFA Nations League

The Italy national football team, also known as the Nazionale di calcio dell'Italia, represents Italy in international football. It is controlled by the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) and is a member of UEFA. The team's home matches are played at various stadiums across Italy, with their training centre based at the Centro Tecnico Federale di Coverciano, Florence.

With an impressive record, Italy is one of the greatest teams in world football history. The team has won 4 World Cup titles (1934, 1938, 1982, 2006) and 2 European Championships (1968, 2020). In addition, Italy has 2 runner-up positions at the World Cup (1970, 1994) and Euro (2000, 2012). The team also finished third at the FIFA Confederations Cup (2013) and UEFA Nations League (2021, 2023).

The nickname "Gli Azzurri" (The Blues) comes from the traditional blue colour associated with the House of Savoy. The Italian team made its mark in history by winning the first World Cup in 1934 and successfully defending the title in 1938. Despite facing a difficult period after the 1949 air disaster, the team has rebuilt its position and set a world record with a streak of 37 consecutive matches unbeaten (2018-2021).

Historically, Italy has had fierce competition with other strong teams such as Brazil, Germany, France, and Spain. The team has topped the FIFA rankings, most recently in November 1993 and in 2007. However, the team has also fallen to its lowest position, ranked 21st in August 2018.

Head coach: Luciano Spalletti.

Captain: Alvaro Morata.

Top scorer: Luigi Riva (35 goals).

Number of UEFA Nations League appearances: No special achievements.

Italy still maintains its strength and desire to conquer major tournaments, being a symbol of perseverance and fighting spirit in world football.

Germany team assessment in UEFA Nations League

The German national football team, which has represented the country in international competition since 1908, is controlled by the German Football Association (DFB). After German reunification in 1990, the team officially competed under the name "Germany" and has maintained its position as a top team. Germany is one of the most successful teams in history, with four World Cup titles (1954, 1974, 1990, 2014), three European Championships (1972, 1980, 1996), and a Confederations Cup title (2017). The team has also won numerous medals at the Olympics, including the gold medal as East Germany in 1976.

Germany have established themselves at the World Cup by becoming the first European team to win the title on South American soil and have been present at every edition since its inception. With victory in the 2017 Confederations Cup, Germany join a select group of nations to have won all three of FIFA's biggest trophies. Hans-Dieter Flick took over as head coach on 1 August 2021, before Julian Nagelsmann took over.

Team information:

Head coach: Julian Nagelsmann.

Captain: İlkay Gündoğan.

Top scorer: Miroslav Klose (71 goals).

UEFA Nations League record: No significant appearances.

Germany remains a major icon of world football, with a rich history and impressive achievements.

Head-to-head history of Italy vs Germany before the quarter-finals of the UEFA Nations League 2024-2025

Day	Match	Score
January 1, 1923	Italy v Germany	3-1
November 23, 1924	Germany v Italy	0-1
April 28, 1929	Italy v Germany	1-2
March 2, 1930	Germany v Italy	0-2
January 1, 1933	Italy v Germany	3-1
November 15, 1936	Germany v Italy	2-2
March 26, 1939	Italy v Germany	3-2
November 26, 1939	Germany v Italy	5-2
May 5, 1940	Italy v Germany	3-2
March 30, 1955	West Germany v Italy	1-2
December 18, 1955	Italy v West Germany	2-1
May 31, 1962	West Germany v Italy	0-0
March 13, 1965	West Germany v Italy	1-1
June 17, 1970	Germany v Italy	3-4
February 26, 1974	Italy v West Germany	0-0
October 8, 1977	West Germany v Italy	2-1
June 14, 1978	Germany v Italy	0-0
July 11, 1982	Italy v Germany	3-1
May 22, 1984	Italy v West Germany	0-1
February 5, 1986	Italy v West Germany	1-2
April 18, 1987	West Germany v Italy	0-0
June 10, 1988	Germany v Italy	1-1
March 25, 1992	Italy v Germany	1-0
March 23, 1994	Germany v Italy	2-1
June 21, 1995	Germany v Italy	2-0
June 19, 1996	Italy v Germany	0-0
August 20, 2003	Germany v Italy	0-1
March 1, 2006	Italy v Germany	4-1
July 4, 2006	Germany v Italy	0-2
February 9, 2011	Germany v Italy	1-1
June 28, 2012	Germany v Italy	1-2
November 15, 2013	Italy v Germany	1-1
March 29, 2016	Germany v Italy	4-1
July 2, 2016	Germany v Italy	1-1
November 15, 2016	Italy v Germany	0-0
June 4, 2022	Italy v Germany	1-1
June 14, 2022	Germany v Italy	5-2

Germany and Italy have met a total of 38 times in history. This is one of the classic matches in European football, with many dramatic and historically significant matches. Of the head-to-head matches, Italy has the upper hand with 16 wins, while Germany has only 8 wins. The two teams have drawn 14 times, showing a certain balance at some points.

Italy have often excelled in major tournaments. For example, at the 1970 World Cup, they defeated Germany 4-3 in the semi-final, which was dubbed the "Match of the Century". At the 1982 World Cup, Italy went on to beat Germany 3-1 in the final to win the title. At Euro 2012, Italy beat Germany 2-1 in the semi-final, cementing their place in major tournaments.

Germany have fewer wins in their history, but they have improved their form in recent years. A 5-2 win over Italy on 14 June 2022 in the UEFA Nations League was a memorable milestone, showing the progress of the German team after years of being on the back foot.

In their last two meetings in 2022 in the UEFA Nations League, the two teams drew 1-1 in the first match (04/06/2022). In the second match (14/06/2022), Germany won an impressive 5-2, showing their superior attacking power at the time.

Italy have shown stability and dominance in their history against Germany, especially in big matches. However, the German team has shown significant improvement, especially in recent matches. The confrontation between the two teams always brings drama and is the focus of world football.

Predictions for upcoming matches

The most notable confrontation will be between Germany and Italy. The two top European teams have lost their position in recent times and are now trying to regain their form. Germany is currently at the top of Group A3 with 14 points after 6 matches, while Italy is second in Group A2 with 13 points, equal with France but with an inferior goal difference. In the group stage, Italy showed excellent form when overcoming both Belgium and France. In the most recent encounter in the 2022/23 Nations League, Germany had an outstanding performance with a win and a draw against Italy.