π₯ Estonia vs Italy: Can Gattusoβs Azzurri Keep Firing?
Estonia vs Italy Match Preview
Italy are absolutely flying under Gennaro Gattuso, and next up they head to Tallinn to take on Estonia β a team they smashed 5-0 just last month. The Azzurri are scoring for fun right now, and itβs hard to see Estonia putting up much of a fight in this one.
Form Guide
Italy look reborn under Gattuso. The former midfield pitbull has surprisingly turned his side into a goal machine, with two five-goal wins from his first two games in charge β 5-0 against Estonia and a wild 5-4 thriller versus Israel. Ten goals in two games is no joke, and the momentumβs all on their side.
Estonia, on the other hand, havenβt had much to cheer about. Their only win in the qualifiers came against Moldova β a team thatβs conceded a shocking 25 goals in five games. At home, itβs been rough too: eight defeats from their last 12 matches in Tallinn tell the story.
Head-to-Head
The last meeting between these two was all Italy β a ruthless 5-0 demolition in Bergamo. Historically, the Azzurri have dominated Estonia, winning almost every clash without breaking much of a sweat. Itβs tough to see that changing anytime soon.
Team News
Gattusoβs got his attacking stars firing. Moise Kean and Mateo Retegui have been sharp up front, while Nicolo Barella and Sandro Tonali are pulling the strings in midfield. Italy might rotate slightly with a packed schedule, but their depth means whoever starts will be a threat.
Estonia are expected to line up defensively again, hoping to keep things tight early on. Donβt be surprised if they park the bus and hope for a counter or set-piece chance.
Players to Watch
Moise Kean (Italy): Full of confidence and energy β looks ready to make a statement.
Nicolo Barella (Italy): The heartbeat of this Italian side; keeps things ticking and joins attacks often.
Konstantin Vassiljev (Estonia): The veteran playmaker still has flashes of class, but heβll need a miracle performance to trouble Italyβs backline.
Prediction
Honestly, this looks one-sided again. Italy are overflowing with goals and confidence, while Estonia canβt seem to stop leaking them. Expect another comfortable night for Gattusoβs men.
Prediction: Estonia 0β4 Italy
Betting Tips
Italy to Win & Over 3.5 Goals β Gattusoβs side canβt stop scoring, and six of their last ten have hit four or more goals.
Moise Kean to Score Anytime β Heβs on a hot streak and loves these kinds of matchups.
Correct Score: 0β4 β Feels like the perfect balance of realism and value.
Final Thoughts
Italy look like a team transformed β attacking flair, energy, and confidence everywhere. Estonia will try to hold firm at home, but this could easily be another long night for them. Expect Gattusoβs Azzurri to put on another show and keep their qualification push in high gear.