Moldova vs Italy Prediction, Line-ups, Injuries, How to watch and Team News

Matchday 9 of the European World Cup Qualifiers will see Moldova take on Italy in their penultimate group stage game of Group I on 13th November, 2025, at their home ground, Zimbru Stadium. The match holds varied importance for both the teams concerned. Italy need three more points from their next two games, which also includes the one against Moldova, to secure direct qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. On the other hand, the Moldova National Football Team remain at the bottom of the group with just 1 point from their 4 games and are already out of contention. While Italy will take the field in a bid to put in a dominant performance, Moldova will play for pride in whatever games they have left.

Italy have scored 18 goals so far in their 6 matches in the World Cup Qualifiers while conceding just 8 goals, the lowest in the group. Moldova have conceded the most goals (26) and have been able to score just 5. Their only point in the Qualifiers came against Estonia away, where they held for a 1-1 draw. Mateo Retegui has been the star for the Italy national football team in the Qualifiers with 5 goals and 4 assists in 6 games. Moldova have nothing to show for, as their players couldn't step up when it mattered the most to grab a place at the world's biggest footballing event. Let's dive deep into the Moldova vs Italy prediction, Moldova vs Italy match info, and much more ahead of the all-important Group I clash.

Moldova vs Italy Match Info

Let's take a look at Moldova vs Italy match info.

• Match Name: Moldova vs Italy, European World Cup Qualifiers
• Stadium Name: Zimbru Stadium
• Kickoff time: 7:45 PM GMT

Moldova News

Moldova are expected to have their full squad at their disposal without any major injuries affecting their team.

Moldova Expected Line-up (5-3-2):

Goalkeeper: Kozhukhar

Defenders: Forov, Craciun, Gherasimencov, Dumbravanu, Reabciuk

Midfielders: Caimacov, Rata, Ionita

Forwards: Perciun, Postolachi

Italy News

Coming to Italy national football team injuries, the only player that seems to be missing for the Azzurri is Moise Kean. The young forward has shown great promise in recent times but won't be featuring in this international break. Giacomo Raspadori is expected to replace him in the starting lineup and he will be playing alongside Mateo Retegui.

Italy Expected Line-up (3-5-2):

Goalkeeper: Donnarumma

Defenders: Di Lorenzo, Bastoni, Calafiori

Midfielders: Cambiaso, Frattesi, Barella, Locatelli, Dimarco

Fowards: Raspadori, Retegui

Moldova vs Italy Injuries

When we take a closer look at Moldova vs Italy injuries, we come to know that Moldova have no injury issues, while Italy miss out on Fiorentina's Moise Kean. This leaves the Italian national team without a quality forward to complement Retegui up front, who has been in some fiery form for his country of late.

Sportsdunia’s Moldova vs Italy Name Prediction

When it comes to the Moldova vs Italy prediction, Sportsdunia believes that Italy will once again triumph over the Moldovans. We go with a 0-3 scoreline for the Moldova vs Italy prediction with Mateo Retegui, Nico Barella, and Federico Dimarco on the scoresheet. For more updates like the Moldova vs Italy prediction, keep following Sportsdunia!