Italy vs Estonia prediction 05.09.2025 | World Cup 2026 Qualification

Italy came late to the World Cup 2026 Qualification party, as they were involved in the UEFA Nations League knockout matches back in March. Gennaro Gattuso’s men began the qualifying campaign with the trip to Norway, which did not end well - the four-time World Cup winners were badly beaten by Norway 3-0 and are in severe danger of missing out on the direct qualification route to the tournament that will take place next summer. In the second group match, however, Italy did redeem themselves with a comfortable 2-0 win over Moldova.

In the Squadra Azzurra team camp, no major injuries are reported for this fixture. Only Moise Kean is out with a thigh injury and will miss the qualifiers, but he is not listed as a major absentee given his status.

Estonia’s journey to the World Cup 2026 final edition has not been the most encouraging - Jurgen Henn’s men have only picked up three points from the possible 12 in the first four matches. After suffering a 2-1 defeat against Israel on the opening matchday, the Estonians claimed their first win in Round 2 by defeating Moldova 3-2. Unfortunately, two more losses followed, as they suffered yet another defeat to Israel (3-1) and a few days later in the rainy evening in Tallinn were punished by the unstoppable Erling Haaland and his Norway side (lost 1-0).

Kevor Palumets and Markus Soomets - who were both sent off in the games against Israel and Moldova - are no longer suspended and will be able to feature on Friday.