Italy vs Northern Ireland Predictions and Betting Tips
Italy begin their World Cup qualifiers campaign this Tuesday, taking on Nortnern Ireland at the Stadio Ennio Tardini. Read on for our expert tips and predictions.
Their most recent encounter dates back to 2011 in the qualifiers for the European Championship in 2012. The Azzurri ran out 3-0 winners for their sixth win against Northern Ireland in nine encounters.
The Azzurri looking to continue where they left off
Italy will have a chance to win their first international trophy since 2006 as they went on to book themselves a place in the Nations League finals. They scaled past the Dutch and the Poles, copping 12 points to top the group. We expect them to bring the same energy into this new campaign.
The reverse is the case for Northern Ireland who relegated to League C having finished bottom of the group in the UEFA Nations League. They still haven’t made it to the World Cup since 1986 and with their current results, a lot has to change if they want to book themselves a place.
Italy vs Northern Ireland Team News
Italy possible starting XI:
Donnarumma; Florenzi, Acerbi, Bonucci, Spinazzola; Verratti, Locatelli, Castrovilli; m Chiesa, Immobile, Insigne
Northern Ireland possible starting XI:
Peacock-Farrell; McLaughlin, Evans, Cathcart; Dallas, McNair, Saville, Evans, Lewis; Magennis, Lafferty
Italy vs Northern Ireland Prediction: 2-0
The Azzurri have a very decent squad and as such, they should always get the better of Ian Baraclough‘s relatively inferior outfit.
