Estonia vs Italy World Cup Qualifier Preview TV Channel Prediction Team News and Lineups
Italy’s Dominance over Estonia Continues: World Cup Qualifier Preview
Italy vs Estonia: Historical Performance and Key Statistics
Italy stands undefeated against Estonia, winning all eight previous encounters while scoring 25 goals and conceding just two. Among the 42 nations faced by Italy at least seven times, they maintain perfect records only against Malta and Estonia.
Italy’s Journey Under Gennaro Gattuso
The path to the 2026 FIFA World Cup looks complex for Italy. Under the leadership of Gennaro Gattuso, the Azzurri have shown promise, securing three consecutive wins in their recent qualifying matches. Initially, they defeated Estonia with an impressive 5-0 scoreline in Bergamo, and followed up with a dramatic 5-4 win over Israel in Debrecen.
Despite these victories, the Italian team remains six points behind the Group I leaders, Norway. Even with a game in hand, overcoming Norway’s superior goal difference remains a challenge, placing Italy’s World Cup hopes in a precarious position unless Norway stumbles in their upcoming matches.
Estonia’s Performance and Prospects
Estonia faces a challenging road ahead, having lost four of their five group matches. Their only win was a 3-0 triumph over Moldova. The Estonian team has struggled in competitive outings, securing just eight victories in 48 matches since October 2017, and losing 26 of their last 30 qualifiers.
Team News for the Upcoming Clash
For Estonia, the suspension of striker Henri Anier leaves Rauno Sappinen to lead the attack, supported by captain Karol Mets. Their predicted lineup adopts a 4-5-1 formation.
Italy, under Gattuso’s guidance, continues with an attacking 4-2-4 setup. Mateo Retegui and Moise Kean are expected to spearhead the attack, while Gianluigi Donnarumma will captain the side. With Matteo Politano and Mattia Zaccagni unavailable due to injuries, Sandro Tonali will assume a wide-left position.
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Prediction and Viewing Information
The upcoming match at the A. Le Coq Arena in Tallinn is anticipated to be goal-laden, with the Azzurri favored to secure a 4-1 victory over Estonia. Fans can catch the action on popular sports networks and streaming platforms.
Estonia vs Italy FAQs
- How can I watch Estonia vs Italy in World Cup qualification on TV?
- UK: Amazon Prime Video PPV – £2.49
- USA: Fox Sports & fuboTV
- How can I live stream Estonia vs Italy?
- UK: Amazon Prime Video PPV – £2.49
- USA: Foxsports.com & fuboTV
- What is the date and kick-off time for Estonia vs Italy?
- Estonia vs Italy takes place on Saturday, 11 October 2025, with kick-off at 19:45 (BST), 14:45 (EDT), and 11:45 (PDT).
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