Estonia vs Italy match review, 1:45 a.m. October 12: Blazing Blue

VHO - Commenting on the match between Estonia and Italy, 2026 World Cup qualifiers, against a home team weaker in every aspect, coach Gattuso and his team are confident of aiming for their 4th consecutive victory.

Estonia vs Italy form

Italy started the 2026 World Cup qualifiers with a disastrous performance. The heavy 0-3 defeat in Norway dealt a heavy blow to their goal of returning to the biggest football festival on the planet after two missed appointments. The crushing defeat forced the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) to not sit still.

Coach Luciano Spalletti had to leave to make way for a more passionate face. The appearance of the charismatic coach Gennaro Gattuso on the coaching bench immediately brought positive signals.

In the next 3 matches under the guidance of the former AC Milan player, the Azzurri army reaped all 3 points. Those were victories against Moldova (2-0), Estonia (5-0) and Israel (5-4).

It is easy to see that Gattuso's enthusiasm has been more or less transmitted to the fighting spirit of the whole team. After only 3 matches, Gli Azzurri have scored a total of 12 goals, an average of 4 goals per match.

But catching up with Norway, who are in form, is no easy task. Italy is currently second in Group I with 9 points, 6 points behind the top spot but has played 1 game less. To keep their hopes of catching up, the 4-time World Cup champions need to do well to collect full points in their remaining matches.

The trip to Estonia is considered a rather easy challenge for Sandro Tonali and his teammates. In the first leg more than a month ago, Italy crushed their opponents 5-0. In addition, in all 3 previous encounters, the victory also went to the Azzurri, scoring 9 and conceding only 1 goal.

Italy is on fire under coach Rino Gattuso

On the FIFA rankings, Estonia is currently ranked 129th, 119 places lower than Italy. The difference in class between the two sides is too obvious and even if they play more than 100 times in front of their home fans, the team under the direction of coach Jurgen Henn will find it difficult to create a surprise.

After 5 matches, Estonia has only won 1 and lost 4. In the last 2 times hosting guests, the home team has lost. Those were 1-3 and 0-1 defeats against Israel and Norway. Welcoming Italy, who are superior in every aspect, what will the weakest team in Northern Europe have as support?

The home field advantage also does not bring much hope to Karol Mets and his teammates. In the last 9 times hosting guests in official tournaments, the home team has lost 8.

Estonia vs Italy squad information

Estonia: Key striker Henri Anier is out due to suspension.

Italy: Coach Gattuso has the best players in hand.

Expected lineup Estonia vs Italy

Estonia: Hein; Schjonning-Larsen, Kuusk, Paskotsi, Saliste; Shein, Palumets; Yakovlev, Kait, Sinyavskiy; Sappinen

Italy: Donnarumma; Di Lorenzo, Mancini, Bastoni, Dimarco; Orsolini, Barella, Locatelli, Tonali; Kean, Retegui

Prediction: 0-3

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