Italy vs Norway Prediction, Line-ups, Injuries and Team News

Italy will host the undefeated side, Norway, in a crucial World Cup Qualifiers match at the iconic San Siro stadium, as this will be the battle for top spot in Group I. Both of these sides have been on a different level in this group and have comfortably beaten other teams in their group. Norway beat Italy in the June international window, and now Gattuso's side will be hungry to take revenge at home.

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There has been a positive change in the Italy squad after Gattuso was appointed the head coach, and the team are will hope to finish at the top of the table after this encounter. Last time they suffered a humiliating defeat away from home against Norway, as they lost by 3-0. This was Norway's first win over Italy after 15 years, but after that, things have improved and Italy have gotten decent results.

This match is crucial as the table topper will get automatic qualification to the World Cup. The stake of this match is very high. Italy so far have lost just once, which was against Norway, and will be hopeful of getting revenge for sure. Riccardo Orsolini has played 15 matches this season, in which he has scored six goals, and surely he will be the biggest threat to the away side.

On the other hand, Norway are very close to fulfilling their World Cup Qualification dream and they have been by far the strongest team in this group. Not many expected them to be so strong and remain undefeated, but they have surely surprised everyone in the football world. They will surely aim to finish as the undefeated side in the group and make a statement.

Winning and getting their qualification at San Siro will be a huge and iconic moment for them, and the young team of Norway will be fully prepared to beat the Italy team for the second consecutive time. Norway's star player, Erling Haaland, is in great form, as in 14 matches so far, he has scored 19 goals and provided one assist. This will be a mouthwatering clash for sure.

Italy vs Norway Match Info

Match Name: Italy vs Norway, World Cup Qualifiers

Stadium Name: San Siro

Kick-Off Time: 07:45 PM GMT

Italy Team News

Federico Chiesa turned down his selection in the National Team camp due to a fitness issue. Barella will be back in action after serving the suspension. Moise Kean is out due to injury, and Nicolo Cambiaghi is called up to replace him. The rest of the team is fully fit to play the home match against Norway. After a disappointing loss to Norway last time, Gattuso will surely field his strongest side to beat the inform Norwegian team.

Italy Expected Line-up (4-3-3):

Goalkeeper: Donnarumma

Defenders: Di Lorenzo, Mancini, Bastoni, Dimarco

Midfielders: Cristante, Locatelli, Tonali

Forwards: Orsolini, Retegui, Zaccagni

Norway Team News

Norway will be without their captain, Martin Odegaard, as he is sidelined by a knee injury. Sverre Nypan and Felix Mhyre have been left out of the squad this time. Leo Ostigard is back in the camp, who missed the last call-up due to a rib injury. Norway will look to win this match in style as well, like they did in the last match against the same opposition. The squad is fully fit to play Italy on Sunday.

Norway Expected Line-up (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Nyland

Defenders: Ryerson, Heggem, Ajer, Wolfe

Midfielders: Berg, Berge, Bobb, Sorloth

Forwards: Nusa, Haaland

Italy vs Norway Injuries

Let's see which players might miss the Italy vs Norway fixture due to injury issues. The home side does not have a lot of players injured and are expected to field their strongest XI.

The Visitors, as well, don't have major injury concerns going into this fixture, and surely will start with their strongest lineup to face a quality side like Italy.

Sportsdunia's Italy vs Norway Prediction

Last time Norway hammered Italy by 3-0, it was the biggest defeat that Italy suffered against Norway till now. But this time things are different as Italy will be the home team, and they are favourites to win this fixture. This will be a tight and competitive fixture for sure, as both teams are in good form and have their key players with them. Most probably, this fixture will end in a stalemate.

Predicted Score: Italy 1-1 Norway