Estonia vs Italy Prediction | WC Qualifiers – UEFA | 11 October 2025
Italy travel to Tallinn to face Estonia in a tough qualifying match. Italy are strong favorites, but Estonia will try to show resolve at home. Here’s a detailed preview with lineups, stats, and prediction.
📅 Match Details
- Match: Estonia vs Italy
- Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifiers – UEFA, Group I
- Date: Saturday, 11 October 2025
- Venue: Lilleküla Stadium, Estonia
- Format: 90 minutes qualifier
🔍 Form & Key Insights
- Estonia have lost many of their recent matches, especially at home, and concede goals frequently. Their attacking threat has been limited.
- Italy have been in good form in qualifiers, scoring freely and showing strong performances away. They also tend to keep clean sheets on the road.
- Head-to-head: Italy have beaten Estonia convincingly in past meetings.
🧾 Probable Lineups
Estonia (Likely 4-2-3-1)
- GK: Karl Hein
- Defenders: Michael Schjonning-Larsen, Maksim Paskotsi, Marten Kuusk, Joseph Saliste
- Midfielders (holding): Rocco Robert Shein, Kevor Palumets
- Attacking Midfield / Wings: Ioan Yakovlev, Mattias Kait, Vlasiy Sinyavskiy
- Forward: Rauno Sappinen
Italy
- GK: Gianluigi Donnarumma
- Defenders: Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Alessandro Bastoni, Riccardo Calafiori, Federico Dimarco
- Midfielders: Nicolo Barella, Manuel Locatelli, Sandro Tonali, plus two wide / creative mids like Zaccagni or Raspadori
- Forwards: Moise Kean, Mateo Retegui
📊 Key Stats & Insights
| Stat | Estonia | Italy |
|---|---|---|
| Recent home record | Many losses, defensive vulnerability | Strong away performances, good goal scoring |
| Head-to-head | Estonia have not beaten Italy historically | Italy have won previous matchups convincingly |
| Expected Goals | Italy likely to dominate possession and chances | Estonia will try counterattacks and set-pieces |
🔮 Match Prediction
- Likely Winner: Italy
- Predicted Scoreline: Estonia 0-3 Italy
💡 Fantasy / Betting Tips
- Italy to win convincingly
- Over 2.5 goals likely
- Both teams to score: No
- Captain Pick: Moise Kean
- Vice-Captain: Mateo Retegui
⚠️ Disclaimer
This Estonia vs Italy prediction is based on current stats, projected lineups, and team form. Final outcome may vary if there are changes to starting XI, injuries or match-day conditions. Use this content for insight and enjoyment.
