"Moldova are a very modest team in Europe and do not have any football heritage. They do not have any major clubs who do well in European competitions, and their domestic league is not among Europe's elite. Lilian Popescu's side have been placed in 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification - UEFA Group I. Moldova have been dire so far, having picked up just one point from six matches."
"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 are doing well at the moment. Italy have are second in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification - UEFA Group I and have picked up 15 points from six matches, three points behind leaders Norway."
Moldova host Italy at the Zimbru Stadium in Chisinau with kickoff at 7:45pm UK time. Moldova sit near the bottom of UEFA Group I with one point from six matches and cannot qualify directly but may reach play-offs via Nations League ranking. Moldova are expected to field a 5-3-1-1 with Avram in goal and Nicolaescu leading the attack. Italy occupy second place in the group with 15 points from six matches and trail Norway by three points. Gennaro Gattuso demands immediate improvement, while acknowledging squad aches and praising key players.
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