"Italy are one of the major footballing nations in the world and are one of the most decorated. The Azzurri are expected to win major competitions like the World Cup and the European Championship. Gennaro Gattuso's side, though, are not in good moment. Italy have picked up just three points from two matches in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification - UEFA Group I and are nine points behind leaders Norway and three points behind second-placed Israel."
"Estonia are one of the weakest and smallest footballing nations in Europe. They do not qualify for any major international competitions and are not expected to either. Jurgen Henn's side will find it tough to negotiate their way through the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign. Estonia have been pitted against Norway, Israel, Italy and Moldova in Group I. Estonia are fourth in Group I at the moment with three points from four matches."
Italy face Estonia in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification Group I match at Stadio Atleti Azzurri d'Italia in Bergamo, kickoff 7:45pm UK time on Friday. Italy have three points from two matches after a 3-0 loss to Norway and a 2-0 win over Moldova, leaving them nine points behind Norway and three behind Israel. Expected Italy lineup: 3-5-1-1 with Donnarumma; Di Lorenzo, Bastoni, Ranieri; Cambiaso, Frattesi, Ricci, Tonali, Dimarco; Raspadori behind Retegui. Estonia sit fourth with three points from four matches, have struggled in Group I, and are likely to use a 4-2-3-1 formation.
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