Overview
- Italy sits second in Group I on 9 points, level with Israel and six behind leaders Norway, who have played one more match.
- Kickoff is Saturday at 12:45 pm Mexico City time at A. Le Coq Arena in Tallinn, with live coverage on Sky Sports via IZZI.
- Bookmakers make Italy a heavy favorite, with Caliente.mx listing an Italy win at -1250, a draw at +1100 and an Estonia win at +2000.
- UEFA will send 12 group winners directly to the World Cup, while second-placed teams must navigate playoffs for remaining European spots.
- Italy beat Estonia 5–0 on September 5 with goals from Moise Kean, Mateo Retegui (two), Giacomo Raspadori and Alessandro Bastoni under coach Gennaro Gattuso.