| Italy wins | Draw | Estonia wins |
|---|---|---|
| 1.056 | 12.5 | 38 |
Event Details
- Date and Time: Friday, September 5, 2025, 2:45 PM EDT
- Venue: Gewiss Stadium, Bergamo, Italy
- Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifiers
| Odds via 20Bet | |
| Italy vs Estonia | Friday, September 5, 2025, 2:45 PM EDT |
| Italy odds | -1250 |
| Estonia odds | +3400 |
| Draw | +1100 |
| Over 2 | -909 |
| Betting Bonus | Up to 100 $/€ |
Italy vs Estonia Preview and Team News
Italy Team News
Italy, who haven’t made it to the World Cup since 2014, enter this campaign with plenty of pressure and a desire to put things right.
To that end, the Azzurri have appointed former midfielder Gennaro Gattuso as their head coach. The ex AC Milan manager now carries the task of leading them into the main event.
The squad is here and ready to get to work ✅💪pic.twitter.com/WFzW7zkdrv#Azzurri #VivoAzzurro
— Italy ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (@Azzurri_En) September 4, 2025
One of the world’s elite teams, Italy have won the World Cup on four occasions. However, they couldn’t make it through the qualifiers the last two times and had to suffer the insult of not being a part of the prestigious event.
Now ranked 11th in the world, Italy, under Gattuso, seem to be a formidable side, and they will be expected to shrug off any misfortune and finally make it to the tournament. Encouragingly, they don’t have anyone ruled out with injuries ahead of this fixture.
Italy predicted lineup vs Estonia (3-5-1-1): Donnarumma; Ranieri, Bastoni, Di Lorenzo; Dimarco, Tonali, Barella, Frattesi, Cambiaso; Raspadori; Retegui.
Estonia Team News
Estonia have virtually no similarities with Italy whatsoever and are widely expected to “park the bus” here, aiming to defend as much as possible and deny their opponents possession. However, such a tactic may backfire on them if they fail to keep the ball well and give it away cheaply.
Under new manager Gattuso, the Azzurri are expected to press high, and Estonia will need to be careful during such times. They can’t afford to get swept by that pressure. The team have to focus on short passes and ensure that their opponents don’t get the ball easily from them.
Väga kõva võitlus, väga napp kaotus. Eesti jäi Norrale alla 0:1.#südamejapalliga #eestikoondis pic.twitter.com/Tup1556hE9
— Eesti jalgpall (@eestijalgpall) June 9, 2025
In the final third, the visitors must be precise in their shots at the hosts’ goal and avoid giving the latter opportunities to launch counterattacks.
On the positive side, Estonia have no major absentees in their squad due to injuries.
Estonia predicted lineup vs Italy (4-2-3-1): Hein; Saliste, Kuusk, Paskotski, Larsen; Shein, Palumets; Vlasiy, Kait, Kristal; Sappinen.
Italy vs Estonia Prediction
- Pick: Italy to win
- Odds: -1250 (20Bet)
- Correct score prediction: Italy 3-0 Estonia
Italy are the favorites to win this game. Their superior attacking and defensive units are expected to deliver a positive result. For the Azzurri, this fixture holds significant importance as they currently sit third in the group with just three points to their name and have to make it to the top two positions in order to venture forth to the main event.
Estonia, who are perched just one spot below them, have lost three of the four matches they’ve played so far and show little sign of turning things around in this one. Italy have beaten them on three occasions in the past, without a single draw or defeat.
Italy vs Estonia Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Mateo Retegui to score
- Odds: -156 (20Bet)
We expect Italy’s striker Mateo Retegui to get on the scoresheet. He’s the best attacker on both sides. The former Atalanta forward, who moved to Al Qadasiya in Saudi Arabia in the summer, has started well at his new club with two goals in two matches. The 26-year-old has already scored six times for his national team and is expected to line up as the frontman under Gattuso.
Retegui is known for his precise movements inside the box that lead to good positioning and powerful shots. He should also torment the Estonian defenders with his work rate off the ball. He comes into this clash highly tipped to score. Last season, he netted 28 goals in 49 appearances for Atalanta across all competitions.
Italy vs Estonia Where to Watch (USA, Canada)
- Disney+, Fox Sports, Fubo (USA)
- DAZN Canada (Canada)
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