Italy vs Moldova Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers

Gli Azzurri dominated the proceedings when these sides last met.

The Italy national football team are ready to host the Moldova national football team for the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers fixture of the European region. This interesting contest between the two sides is all set to take place at the MAPEI Stadium.

Gli Azzurri secured an unexpected result in their last 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers game when they were dominated by Norway. The Italy national football team will be at home this time around, but they will be low on confidence because of their lacklustre performance in the last fixture.

Defeat in Oslo. #Azzurri #VivoAzzurro pic.twitter.com/Yg72rxBljr

— Italy ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (@Azzurri_En) June 6, 2025

The Moldova national football team will be away from home, and as they take on Italy next, they will surely be under some pressure. When Moldova took on Gli Azzurri last time around, the result was disastrous for them. They are also coming in after facing a defeat at the hands of Poland in their last fixture.

Kick-off:

• Location: Reggio Emilia
• Stadium: MAPEI Stadium
• Date: Tuesday, June 10
• Kick-off Time: 00:15 IST [Monday, June 9: 19:45 GMT/ 14:45 ET/ 11:45 PT]
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Italy: W-L-L-D-L

Moldova: W-D-L-L-L

Players to Watch

Mateo Retegui (Italy)

Mateo Retegui came up with an underwhelming performance against Norway. This time around, he will be looking to step up and lead the national football team with his skills in the attacking front. Retegui has performed well for his club, it is now time for him to shine for his country.

Ion Nicolaescu (Moldova)

Moldova are winless in the World Cup qualifiers at the moment. Ion Nicolaescu has scored one goal in two matches for the Moldova national football team and will once again be looking to play a main role in the attacking front for his side. Nicolaescu will have to step up and help Moldova stand a chance against Gli Azzurri.

Match Facts

• Gli Azzurri have not won any of their last four matches.
• Moldova are on a three-match losing streak.
• Italy have won all of their matches against Moldova.

Italy vs Moldova: Betting Tips and Odds

• Italy to win @1/14 Ladbrokes
• Mateo Retegui to score @29/10 Unibet
• Goals over 3.5 @5/6 Unibet

Injury and Team News

Italy will be without the services of Manuel Locatelli and Matteo Gabbia as they are injured.

Moldova have all of their players fit to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 5

Italy won: 5

Moldova won: 0

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

Italy predicted lineup (3-5-1-1)

Donnarumma (GK); Di Lorenzo, Coppola, Bastoni; Zappacosta, Barella, Rovella, Ronali, Udogie; Raspadori; Retegui

Moldova predicted lineup (5-4-1)

Avram (GK); Cojocaru, Posmac, Baboglo, Mudrac, Reabciuk; Caimacov, Motpan, Rata, Ionita; Nicolaescu

Match Prediction

Both sides are looking out of form at the moment and will be looking out for a win, but it will be the Italy national football team who are likely to come out on top against the Moldova national football team in the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers of Europe.

Prediction: Italy 4-0 Moldova

Telecast Details

India: Sony Sports Network

UK: BBC

USA: FOX Sports

Nigeria: SuperSport

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