Football prediction Estonia vs Italy: Blue Dance

The Italian national team began the Gennaro Gattuso era with a 5-0 win over Estonia more than a month ago, in the European qualifying round for the 2026 World Cup .

It was a victory of spirit rather than tactics. Similarly, in Rino Gattuso's second match in charge, the Azzurri won a super dramatic 5-4 victory over Israel.

Italy Estonia.jpg — Italy beat Estonia 5-0 on Gattuso's debut day. Photo: Azzurri

One thing that is clear about the new Italy is that Gattuso – a former defensive midfielder – is not afraid to play attacking football, a contrast to his predecessor Luciano Spalletti, who was sometimes overly pragmatic.

In other words, Gattuso's Italy are an all-round attacking side. They are aiming for another three points in Tallinn as they look to challenge Norway for the top spot.

The chances of Italy taking the top spot in Group I are slim. In addition to losing 0-3 to Norway, the Azzurri are currently far behind their opponents in terms of goal difference: +5 compared to +21.

Despite the disadvantage, Gattuso did not let that affect his mentality. He aimed for his third consecutive victory with Italy with an all-out attack.

The two strikers Moise Kean and Mateo Retegui will start. Besides, two wingers could also be used: Rino considers Orsolini on the right, while Raspadori on the left.

This choice meant that Italy did not play 4-4-2, but rather 4-2-4. Rino wanted to win and put pressure on the opponent, just like he did in Bergamo on his debut.

Gattuso Italia.jpg — Gattuso builds Italy to be more attack-oriented. Photo: Azzurri

An attacking Azzurri team is what Gattuso is aiming for. He wants to prove that things have changed compared to the past. Italian tifosi appreciate Gattuso as a coach with heart and courage.

The players learned this from Rino from day one. They all fought as if every minute was their last on the pitch.

The 4-2-4 formation is full of risk, always posing a risk of imbalance if too eager to attack.

Gattuso is counting on the central midfield duo Barella and Tonali to control the midfield to achieve maximum performance against Estonia.

Force:

Estonia a: Kristo Hussar injured.

Italy: Politano , Zaccagni , Scamacca , Buongiorno are injured.

Expected lineup:

Estonia (4-2-3-1): Hein; Schjonning-Larsen, Kuusk, Paskotsi, Saliste; Shein, Palumets; Yakovlev, Kait, Sinyavskiy; Sappinen .

Italy (4-2-4): Donnarumma; Di Lorenzo, Mancini, Bastoni, Dimarco; Barella, Tonali; Orsolini , Kean, Retegui , Raspadori.

Match odds: Italy handicap 2 1/2

Goal ratio: 3 1/2

Prediction: Italy win 4-0 .