"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. They have picked up only three points from five matches so far. Estonia will head into the 2026 World Cup qualifier against Italy on Saturday on the back of a goalless draw with Andorra in a friendly international in September."
"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 have started to get into form. Italy have picked up nine points from four matches in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification - UEFA Group I and are now six points behind leaders Norway, who have played five matches."
Estonia enter the Group I qualifier with a weak record, having only three points from five matches and facing strong opponents Norway, Israel, Italy and Moldova. Estonia recently drew 0-0 with Andorra and previously lost 5-0 to Italy in Bergamo. Italy sit higher in form, collecting nine points from four qualifying matches and aiming to close the gap on group leaders Norway. Italy won 5-4 away to Israel and 5-0 versus Estonia in recent fixtures. Italy are expected to deploy a 4-4-2 formation with Gianluigi Donnarumma in goal.
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