East Germany vs Italy
head-to-head record
- East Germany wins
- 1
- Draws
- 2
- Italy wins
- 1
4 meetings, 1969 to 1982Goals: East Germany 3, Italy 5
East Germany and Italy have met 4 times since 1969. They have won one each, with 2 draws. They last met on 14 April 1982, when East Germany won 1–0 in a friendly.
The 4 meetings have produced 8 goals, 2.00 per game. The biggest win is Italy’s 3–0 in World Cup qualifying in 1969.
Who has won more, East Germany or Italy?
All matches4 matches
Competitive2 matches
Friendlies2 matches
Key numbers
- Goals
- East Germany 3, Italy 52.00 per game
- First meeting
- East Germany 2–2 ItalyWorld Cup qualifying, 29 Mar 1969
- Most recent
- East Germany 1–0 ItalyFriendly, 14 Apr 1982
- East Germany’s biggest win
- East Germany 1–0 ItalyFriendly, 14 Apr 1982
- Italy’s biggest win
- Italy 3–0 East GermanyWorld Cup qualifying, 22 Nov 1969
- Most goals in a meeting
- East Germany 2–2 ItalyWorld Cup qualifying, 29 Mar 1969
- TFN Elo rating now
- East Germany 1729, Italy 1964 (12th)How the rating works
All 4 meetings
- East Germany1Italy0
Friendly
Leipzig, German DR
- Italy0East Germany0
Friendly
Udine, Italy
- Italy3East Germany0
World Cup qualifying
Naples, Italy
- East Germany2Italy2
World Cup qualifying
Berlin, German DR
Every meeting on one timeline
Home, away and neutral
In East Germany's home games
2 matches
110
East GermanyDrawsItaly
In Italy's home games
2 matches
011
East GermanyDrawsItaly
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | East Germany | Draws | Italy | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup qualifying | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2–5 |
| Friendly | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1–0 |
Meetings by decade
| Decade | Results | Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2 | 7 | |
| 1980s | 2 | 1 |
Longest runs
| Longest run of | East Germany | Italy |
|---|---|---|
| Wins in a row | 11982 | 11969 |
| Unbeaten meetings | 21981 to 1982 | 31969 to 1981 |
Questions answered
How many times have East Germany and Italy played each other?
4 times, starting on 29 March 1969. 2 of those meetings were competitive and 2 were friendlies.
Who has won more matches between East Germany and Italy?
Neither: they have 1 win each, with 2 draws.
What is the biggest win in East Germany vs Italy?
Italy’s 3–0 win in World Cup qualifying on 22 November 1969 in Naples.
When did East Germany and Italy last play?
On 14 April 1982 in Leipzig, when East Germany won 1–0 in a friendly.
What is the competitive record between East Germany and Italy?
In 2 competitive matches, East Germany have 0 wins, Italy have 1, and 1 ended level.
Every East Germany vs Italy result
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Germany | 1–0 | Italy | Friendly | Leipzig, German DR | |
| Italy | 0–0 | East Germany | Friendly | Udine, Italy | |
| Italy | 3–0 | East Germany | World Cup qualifying | Naples, Italy | |
| East Germany | 2–2 | Italy | World Cup qualifying | Berlin, German DR |
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Results through 6 October 2026. Page updated 3 November 2026. How these numbers are calculated.