USA vs Italy predictions, Apr 07, 2026

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As the USA prepares to host Italy in the World Cup Water Polo match on April 7, 2026, both teams are bringing contrasting forms into the contest. The USA water polo team enters the match following a disappointing performance, having lost their last match and seeking to turn their fortunes around on home soil. Their recent struggles may reflect challenges in both offensive efficiency and defensive organization.

In contrast, Italy comes off a successful outing, winning their most recent match and showing signs of a well-rounded team performance. Italy’s tactical approach often emphasizes quick ball movement and superior positional play, which could exploit the USA’s vulnerabilities. The bookmakers favor Italy significantly for this encounter, with odds suggesting a strong likelihood of an away victory (1.19) compared to the USA’s odds of 7.6.

Predictive models based on current odds project a final score of 10:15 in favor of Italy. While the USA will benefit from home advantage, they must improve their execution and resilience to challenge the tactical strengths of the Italians. This matchup promises to be competitive, but the current form suggests Italy holds the edge. Nonetheless, in water polo, anything can happen, and both teams will be eager to secure a valuable victory.

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USA 12.3%

Draw 9%

Italy 78.7%

Prediction (the most likely score): 10:15

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	7.04	9.84	1.19
	8.15	10.9	1.19

Latest Results

06.04.26 Croatia water polo – USA water polo – 16:7 24.07.25 Italy water polo – USA water polo – 9:8 22.07.25 USA water polo – Croatia water polo – 9:14 20.07.25 USA water polo – Serbia water polo – 9:14 16.07.25 Singapore water polo – USA water polo – 6:25

06.04.26 Italy water polo – Spain water polo – 12:10 25.01.26 Italy water polo – Greece water polo – 5:12 23.01.26 Serbia water polo – Italy water polo – 17:13 21.01.26 Italy water polo – Croatia water polo – 13:10 19.01.26 Greece water polo – Italy water polo – 15:13

Facts

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, USA won 0.

In this match, Italy is the undeniable favorite.

In the last 15 head-to-head matches, USA won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 10 matches, and goals 146:161. (average 9.7:10.7).

Latest Head To Head

24.07.25 Italy water polo – USA water polo – 9:8 28.07.24 Italy water polo – USA water polo – 12:8 11.02.24 USA water polo – Italy water polo – 12:13 01.07.23 Italy water polo – USA water polo – 15:12 14.03.23 Italy water polo – USA water polo – 16:10

Standings

Draw

Final tournament

Quarter-finals

1	Spain	Germany	22 : 9
2	Montenegro	Croatia	11 : 12
3	Hungary	Netherlands	21 : 11
4	Greece	Japan	20 : 10

Semi-finals

1	Spain	Croatia	19 : 14
2	Hungary	Greece	14 : 18

Final

1

Spain

Greece

16 : 14

3rd place

2

Croatia

Hungary

15 : 18

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