The UEFA World Cup Qualifiers continue with a highly anticipated clash as Italy hosts Estonia at the Stadio Atleti Azzurri d’Italia. This match marks the debut of Italy’s new head coach, Gennaro Gattuso, and pits a struggling Italian side against a low-ranked Estonian team that will be looking to pull off a monumental upset.
Match Details:
CompetitionDateKick-off (GMT)VenueFIFA World Cup QualifierSeptember 5, 20256:45 PMStadio Atleti Azzurri d’Italia, Bergamo, Italy
Team Form and Analysis:
Italy enters this match under immense pressure. Following a disappointing 3-0 defeat to Norway in their last qualifier, the Italian federation made a coaching change, bringing in Gennaro Gattuso. The Azzurri have collected three points from their first two games and will be looking to get their campaign back on track with a convincing victory at home.
Estonia, meanwhile, has had a difficult qualifying campaign so far, losing three of their four matches. While they did secure a rare win against Moldova, they have struggled against stronger opposition. The visiting side has a tough defensive task ahead of them and will need a monumental effort to contain the Italian attack.
Head-to-Head:
The historical head-to-head record between these two nations is heavily in favor of Italy. The Azzurri have won all seven previous meetings against Estonia, scoring 20 goals and conceding only two. This perfect record against Estonia is one of the best for the Italian national team.
Player to Watch:
Italy: All eyes will be on the new attacking duo of Mateo Retegui and Moise Kean. With Gianluca Scamacca out with an injury, the two strikers are expected to lead the Italian attack and will be crucial to getting a positive result in Gattuso’s debut.
Estonia: The focus for Estonia will be on their goalkeeper, Karl Hein, who is expected to have a busy night. He will be looked upon to put on a standout performance and keep the scoreline respectable against a formidable Italian attack.
Prediction:
Given Italy’s clear superiority in terms of talent and their dominant head-to-head record, they are the overwhelming favorites to win this match. While the coaching change brings an element of uncertainty, the home advantage and the desire to impress the new manager are likely to be the deciding factors. A comfortable home victory for Italy seems like a very likely outcome.
Live Stream and TV Broadcast:
You can watch the Italy vs Estonia match live on the following platforms, subject to availability in your region:
USA: Fubo, ViX
UK: Amazon Prime Video
Canada: DAZN
Estonia: ERR
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