Italy vs Malta – UEFA EURO Qualifiers | Date: Saturday, 14th October 2023 | Kick-off: 20:45 CET | Venue: Stadio Comunale San Nicola (Bari)
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It’s a crucial game for both parties. The winner will keep their chances for the 2nd place race.
We think Ukraine and North Macedonia to go all-in in this matchup. That’s we expect that BTTS will work in this clash.
Prediction: Italy to win to Nil
Squadra Azzura all 4 games in this qualifiers have seen less than 3 goals.
Fair to say that Italy have a problems in front the goals. Their biggest “issue” is not having a forward, that’s it. Ciro Immobile are not in good form in the last two seasons, while same we can say about Andrea Bellotti.
The only hope is Gianluca Scammaca from Atalanta, but he is struggling to score in recent games.
Betting Tip: Total goals under 3.5
Italy come into this match following a difficult but essential victory against Ukraine a month ago (2:1).
Luciano Spalleti’s team collected 7 points after 4 rounds and sit in second place in Group C. Ukraine and North Macedonia also have 7 points, but Italy have a match in hand.
The next two games for the Squadra Azzurra might be crucial. Following Malta’s game, they have away game against group leader England, followed by matches against North Macedonia and Ukraine the following month. The last two are still vying for second place.
Italy’s national team, who missed the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar, cannot allow the same scenario to happen.
REUTERS/Alberto Lingria
On the other hand, Malta have nothing to lose in this matchup.
They have played five games and suffered five defeats. During those games, they scored just one goal and conceded 11.
Italy: Donarumma; Dimarco, Bastoni, Scalvini, Di Lorenzo, Barella, Locatelli, Frattesi, Zaccagni, Zaniolo, Raspadori
Malta:Bonello; Mbong, Borg, Pepe, Muscat, Camenzuli, Teuma, Kristensen, Guillaumier, Jones, Nwoko
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