North Macedonia vs Italy 09.09.2023 Prediction: EURO Qualification

Match Overview

North Macedonia host Italy in a match in the fifth round of their group C encounter in the UEFA Euro qualification on 9 September, Saturday at the Tose Proeski Arena. While the home team will feel that they can get the better of their opponents, who look jaded in the recent past, it will not be as easy as some media outlets are making it out to be. Italy are still a top side.

Key Highlights 

The defending champions of the Euros, Italy, come into this game by defeating the Netherlands by a 3-2 scoreline. Apart from that, however, their form has not been top-notch. They have lost three of the last five matches that they have played, with wins only over the Netherlands and Malta. They have only kept one clean sheet as well, in the game against Malta.

Injury Report

Neither North Macedonia nor Italy have any major injuries in their squad, and this is a very big blessing. They can now select their best possible starting lineups. 

Prediction

North Macedonia, despite not being in the best of forms themselves, will feel that they can stand up to the assault that Italy might make upon them. However, the fact that they were thrashed by England by a 0-7 scoreline will play heavily upon their minds. We expect Italy to win this game quite comfortably or end up drawing it at the least.