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

The Tricolorii have never been able to defeat Gli Azzurri!

The Moldova national football team will lock horns with the Italy national football team in their UEFA FIFA World Cup qualifier. Stadionul Zimbru will witness this entertaining game between these two teams.

The hosts are going to be under pressure due to their series of poor performances in the ongoing World Cup qualifying run. In six matches, the Moldova national football team have lost five of them and only one of their fixtures ended in a draw. With a mediocre attack rate and poor defence, they are likely to suffer yet again.

The Italy national football team are looking in good touch and will be keen to continue their positive run of form. Despite being away from home, Gli Azzurri will be feeling confident for their upcoming game. In their current run of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers, they have won five matches of their six games.

Kick-off:

• Location: Chisinau, Moldova
• Stadium: Stadionul Zimbru
• Date: Friday, November 14
• Kick-off Time: 01:15 a.m. IST (Thursday, Nov 13; 07:45 p.m. GMT/ 03:45 p.m. ET/ 12:45 a.m. PT)
• Referee: Mykola Balakin
• VAR: In use

🟩⬜️🟥#Nazionale #Azzurri #VivoAzzurro pic.twitter.com/3dX0NWPyKt

— Nazionale Italiana ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (@Azzurri) November 10, 2025

Form:

Moldova: L-L-L-L-D

Italy: W-W-W-W-W

Players to Watch

Mihail Caimacov (Moldova)

The 27-year-old will have a big responsibility on his shoulders. From controlling the ball in the midfield to helping his side in the attacking front, Mihail Caimacov will play an important part. He must step up his game so that he can help his side by scoring a goal or two.

Mateo Retegui (Italy)

Mateo Retegui is going to be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence. He looks in good touch and will be one of the main men in the attacking front for the Italy national football team. In six 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying games, Retegui has scored five goals and also has four assists to his name.

Match Facts

• Moldova have failed to win a match in their last nine attempts.
• Italy are on a five-match winning streak.
• Gli Azzurri have won all six of their matches against Tricolorii.

Moldova vs Italy: Betting Tips and Odds

• Italy to win @1/16 William Hill
• Mateo Retegui to score @4/6 Ladbrokes
• Goals under 3.5 @10/11

Injury and Team News

Moldova are ready with all their players ready and fit to be in action.

Moise Kean will not be in action for Italy. He is injured. Moreover, Giacomo Raspadori is likely to miss out due to fitness issues.

Moise Kean has been forced to withdraw from the latest #Azzurri squad due to injury, with Nicolò Cambiaghi called up in his place ℹ️#VivoAzzurro pic.twitter.com/qsuZMODGPb

— Italy ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (@Azzurri_En) November 9, 2025

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 6

Moldova won: 0

Italy won: 6

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

Moldova predicted lineup (5-3-2)

Celeadnic (GK); Platica, Craciun, Baboglo, Gherasimencov, Reabciuk; Caimacov, Rata, Bogaciuc; Perciun, Postolachi

Italy predicted lineup (3-5-2)

Donnarumma (GK); Di Lorenzo, Mancini, Calafiori; Cambiaso, Barella, Locatelli, Tonali, Dimarco; Esposito, Retegui

Match Prediction

The hosts are going to be under pressure, and Gli Azzurri will be looking to take the advantage. The Italy national football team are likely to come out on top to secure a win (again) against the Moldova national football team in their upcoming World Cup qualifying clash.

Prediction: Moldova 0-3 Italy

Telecast Details

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