Match preview Moldova V Italy
Needing a miracle to qualify directly for the 2026 World Cup, Italy travel to Chisinau to face a side with Moldova on their mind tonight.
The Azzurri have already confirmed a top-two finish, but with Norway holding a strong advantage, Genaro Gattuso’s men must rely on a perfect finish and a big slip somewhere else to have a chance to include this opportunity to put the team.
Back-to-back wins last month confirmed Italy’s place at least in the play-offs, with their 3-0 win over Israel seeing striker Mateoregui continue his form.
Since the appointment of Gattuso in the summer, Italy has won four straight games, scoring 16 times and conceding once, a form that has brought back some belief in the loss of the last two World Cups.
Even so, crossing Norway remains unattractive. The Norwegians beat Italy 3-0 earlier in the campaign and lead by three points with a huge goal difference.
Barring an unusual twist, Italy’s focus will soon shift to ensuring they are fully prepared for the next stage of play next spring.
Moldova, at that time, is looking for small hints at the end of a difficult campaign. WINELLE IN YOUR BREAKING TIME JUST ENDED, they stayed at the bottom of the standings but managed to get their first point of the campaign last month with a 1-1 draw against Estonia.
New coach Lilian Popescu, who replaced Serghei Clescenco after Moldova was beaten 11-1, won in Norway, which was his first game in charge. He will be hoping his side can show some signs of resilience against heavy opposition on Thursday night.
Moldova V Italy team news
With Italy’s Play-Off Spot Vaison already confirmed, Genaro GattuSo is expected to rotate a lot. Midfielder Barella is suspended, opening the door for Roma’s Bryan Cristante to start.
Moise Kean has withdrawn through injury, with Bologna’s Nicolo Cambiahia called up as cover, while Giacomo Riaspadori remains a doubt after picking up a knock.
Federico Chiya is not included due to ongoing fitness problems, but although Gianluca Scamacca and Mateo Redegui are both available and could lead the line.
Defenders Alessandro Buongiorno and Samuele Ricci return to the squad, while Cagliari goalkeeper Elia Capirale received his first senior call-up after an impressive campaign.
For Moldova, midfielder Nichita Motpan is sidelined by injury, but experienced playmaker artur ionita and all-time top scorer ion nicolaescu are both fit and available.
Nicolaescu, who uses the goal of all the International Worlds, will also carry the offensive threat of the troops.
Expected lineup for moldova v italy
Moldova: AVRAM; FOOV, Craciun, Babaglo, Platica, Reabciuk; CAIMACOV, Rata, Bogaciuc; Apostles; Nicolaescu
Italy: Donnarumma; Di Lorenzo, Mancini, Bastoni, Dimarco; Cristante, Locatelli, Tonali; Orsolini, Rendert, Zaccagni
How to watch Moldova V Italy: TV channel, streaming online
The match will be broadcast live on Amazon Prime in the UK, with Kick-off scheduled for Moldova at 7:45 PM.
Moldova V Italy statistics
- Italy won All six Previous meetings with Moldova, goals 17 Terms and just agreeing three
- The azzurrirrirri is inevitable in the final Four gamesall that has been won
- Gennaro Gattuso’s side got the points 16 goals in their last four games
- Moldova failed to win any of their own Eight Nations Games (D1 L7)
- The armies only scored points Two goals in this worthy campaign
- Mateo Renderui is directly involved in it Nine goals (five goals, four assists) at the right time
- Italy has saved three clean sheets in their last four games
- FIRST MOLONVA TO BREAK THE LAST WAY March 2023
Industry forecasting
Italy may have resigned from the playing field, but GattuSo will still want focus and expertise from his side. Moldova will look to complicate matters, but their defensive frailties are likely to be exposed again.
Prediction: Moldova 0-2 Italy
