Italy Vs Northern Ireland Predictions, Picks

No group enters the World Cup playoffs under more pressure than Italy, and that urgency continues to point towards a cautious technique today.


With the real possibility of missing out on a third straight tournament, anticipate a tight, controlled efficiency instead of anything extensive.


My Italy vs. Northern Ireland predictions and complimentary betting choices anticipate a tense, low-event fight likely to remain Under the overall today.


Italy vs Northern Ireland selects and forecasts


My Italy vs Northern Ireland best bet: Under 2.5 (-108 at Sports Interaction)


Italy know how this story can end, which's precisely why they will not open things up in this match. After previous playoff failures, expect a regulated, defense-first method, especially with three tidy sheets in their last 4 home matches.


Northern Ireland aren't constructed to push the pace anyhow. Their last 3 matches have all finished 1-0, and their five-at-the-back system when out of ownership is developed to limit opportunities and annoy.


With neither side seeking to take risks in a knockout setting, I expect the Italians to find a way to win a low-scoring match.


Italy vs Northern Ireland same-game parlay (SGP)


Under 2.5


Italy moneyline


Mateo Retegui 2+ shots on target


Pedigree. Class. Desire. This Italian side deals with massive pressure to carry out, particularly in the house, however they are the deeper team, and I'll back them to do the job within 90 minutes.


A big part of that will be Mateo Retegui. He's been in good form in Saudi-league action and has constantly shown up in big moments, netting 5 goals in 8 qualifying games. I expect him to pepper the net every chance he gets.


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Italy vs Northern Ireland beginning XI


Italy (3-5-2): Donnarumma; Mancini, Bastoni, Calafiori; Dimarco, Tonali, Barella, Locatelli, Politano; Retegui, Kean


Northern Ireland (3-5-1-1): Charles; McConville, McNair, Hume; Spencer, Devenny, Galbraith, Charles, Devlin; Price; Donley


Italy vs Northern Ireland chances


Odds as of 3-26, courtesy of Sports Interaction.


How to view Italy vs Northern Ireland


Italy vs Northern Ireland crucial injuries


Italy: Alessandro Bastoni (Questionable), Gianluca Scamacca (Questionable).
Northern Ireland: Daniel Ballard (Out), Conor Bradley (Out), Jamal Lewis (Out).