Gennaro Gattuso’s Italy will face the primary of two essential hurdles for the Nationwide Staff’s journey in direction of the 2026 World Cup. Direct qualification could be very tough however not unattainable, and to have even a small probability of success, they’ll want to start out off sturdy (and with a landslide win) towards Estonia instantly.
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The Azzurri will play in Tallinn, attempting to shut the hole on Haaland’s Norway and firm. What precisely does Italy want to complete first within the group?
GOAL DIFFERENCE AND HEAD-TO-HEAD: THE MATH
Italy has the possibility to enter the head-to-head match towards Norway on November sixteenth simply 3 factors behind the Northern Europeans. To do that, Gattuso’s staff will should be good towards Estonia and Israel on this break and towards Moldova in November: 9 factors, whereas hoping for a slip-up from Norway.
Purpose distinction may then be a decisive issue, and from this angle, Italy wants a sporting miracle. In different phrases: Italy should win, and win by a landslide.
Norway’s 11-1 win over Moldova has closely tilted the competition of their favor: +21 for the Norwegians and solely +5 for Italy. Italy must make up a 16-goal distinction along with profitable all 4 matches. A troublesome feat that could possibly be made simpler if Norway attracts towards Israel, probably the most harmful of their opponents.
This text was translated into English by Synthetic Intelligence.
📸 ANDREAS SOLARO – AFP or licensors