Estonia vs Italy Preview: Odds, Tips and Prediction

Pre-Game Outlook: Gattuso’s New Era Begins Under Pressure

Gattuso’s appointment brought curiosity, scepticism, and a flicker of optimism. Italy looked ruthless in that 5-0 demolition, controlling the ball for the vast majority of the game and peppering Estonia’s box with relentless attacks. Donnarumma could have brought a deckchair; Italy completed almost three times as many passes as the hosts and recorded a 90 percent passing accuracy.

Despite the comfort of that win, the pressure hasn’t lifted. The Azzurri are still chasing Norway in Group I, and anything less than six points from this Estonia-Israel double-header would be a national scandal.

Estonia, on the other hand, ran more distance in Bergamo but spent most of it chasing shadows. Karl Hein made eight saves that night, preventing an even uglier scoreline. The visitors had four shots in total while Italy fired forty. The gulf was clear.

Prediction: Italy to Win To Nil

Estonia does not have much choice but to defend in numbers and hope that Hein pulls off another one for the history books. Italy is going to dominate in every facet of the game and test their patience before a breakthrough. Gattuso’s debut run at qualification should deliver a night to remember for the Azzurri, a win that will undoubtedly keep their hopes for the big stage intact. 

When one team controls proceedings like this, understanding match dynamics is crucial for smart football betting decisions.