Italy vs Puerto Rico, World Baseball Classic – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
8:6
14/03/2026 at 15:00 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
  • World Baseball Classic - Play Offs - Quarter-finals
  • Where to Watch on TV:
canadaCanadaSportsnet+
czech-republicCzech-republicCT sport, CT sport Plus, Oneplay
franceFrancebeIN Connect, beIN Sports, beIN Sports MAX 10
germanyGermanySportdigital1+
italyItalySky Sport Max
japanJapanNetflix
malaysiaMalaysiaAstro Go, Astro Sports Plus
mexicoMexicoDisney+, FOX One
united-kingdomUnited-kingdomTNT Sports 3
usaUsaFox Deportes, Fox Deportes, FOX One, Fox Sports 1

Match Stats

Hits
87
Errors
10
2B - double
20
3B - triple
00
Home runs
01
Runs batted in
85
Left on base
99
Base on balls
85
Strikeouts
139
Stolen bases
50
At bat
3134
Batting average
0.2580.206

Chances of winning


Italy
51.1%
Puerto Rico
48.9%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
45.6% 54.4%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Italy has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+5.5%)
  • Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting increased confidence in Italy's performance.
  • Puerto Rico has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-5.5%)
  • Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, and Puerto Rico might be facing challenges that affect their performance.
  • Italy - Puerto Rico Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.88
    (2.12)

    1.94
    (1.77)
    4.8%
    (3.6%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 8.50
    • The most likely Handicap: 2 (-2)
    What is the prediction for Italy - Puerto Rico?
  • Users Predictions: 17 users predict this event. Italy will win (votes: 11 - 64.7%). Puerto Rico will win (votes: 6 - 35.3%).
    Confidence interval (95%) for Italy: 42%87.4%.
  • Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): 3 Selected Experts predict this event. Italy (votes: 2 - 66.7%). Puerto Rico (votes: 1 - 33.3%).
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 3:5.
  • Preview Facts
    • Puerto Rico is showing top-class performance now (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).
    • Puerto Rico may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
    • The chances of victory for both teams are nearly identical in this match.
    • In the last 3 head-to-head matches, Italy won 0 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 7:20. (average 2.3:6.7).
    Latest results of Italy
    11.03.2026 Mexico - Italy 1:9
    10.03.2026 USA - Italy 6:8
    08.03.2026 Italy - Great Britain 7:4
    07.03.2026 Italy - Brazil 8:0
    27.09.2025 Netherlands - Italy 6:5
    Latest results of Puerto Rico
    10.03.2026 Puerto Rico - Canada 2:3
    09.03.2026 Puerto Rico - Cuba 4:1
    07.03.2026 Puerto Rico - Panama 4:3
    06.03.2026 Colombia - Puerto Rico 0:5
    Draw
    Play Offs

    Quarter-finals
    1Dominican Republic (D1)South Korea (C2)10 : 0
    2Canada (A1)USA (B2)3 : 5
    3Italy (B1)Puerto Rico (A2)8 : 6
    4Japan (C1)Venezuela (D2)5 : 8

    Semi-finals
    1Dominican Republic (D1)USA (B2)1 : 2
    2Italy (B1)Venezuela (D2)2 : 4

    Final
    1USA (B2)Venezuela (D2)2 : 3