"Italy is almost universally regarded as a standout contender to book their ticket to North America, having won six of their Group I appearances."
"The Azzurri will be dreaming of another routine display here, having secured a 2-0 victory when they last welcomed Northern Ireland to town."
"Gianluigi Donnarumma will return between the sticks, while Premier League-based superstars such as Sandro Tonali and Riccardo Calafiori will feature."
"Northern Ireland signed off their World Cup qualifying adventure with a hard-fought 1-0 victory at home against Luxembourg, but struggled for stability."
Italy is set to host Northern Ireland in a crucial World Cup qualifying match. Despite past frustrations, Italy is seen as a strong contender for qualification. They previously defeated Northern Ireland 2-0 in March 2021. Italy's squad has faced changes, with Federico Chiesa withdrawing and Nicolo Cambiaghi called up. Gianluigi Donnarumma will return as goalkeeper, while key players like Sandro Tonali and Riccardo Calafiori are expected to play. Northern Ireland recently secured a win against Luxembourg but struggled for consistency throughout their qualifying campaign.
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