Overview

• Kickoff is set for 18:15 at the Petar Milosevski stadium in Bitola, with Kosovo’s Nuza officiating assisted by Berisha-Osmani and fourth official Ajeti.
• The match will be broadcast free-to-air on Rai 2 with streaming available on RaiPlay.
• Baldini confirms a 4-3-3 base that can shift to 4-2-3-1, signals only a couple of changes, and rejects experiments for qualifiers.
• Probable lineups point to Italy starting Motta; Palestra, Marianucci, Chiarodia, Moruzzi; Pisilli, Lipani, Ndour; Pafundi, Ekhator, Koleosho against a North Macedonia 3-5-2 coached by Stanikj.
• Bookmakers make Italy clear favorites with win odds near 1.2, and previews suggest Over 2.5 or NoGoal after Italy’s 2-1 comeback vs Montenegro and North Macedonia’s 3-0 loss to Poland.