Welcome to Extratips: Moldova vs Italy - World Cup Qualifier Prediction

Football fans, get ready for a big World Cup qualifier as Moldova hosts Italy at Stadionul Zimbru on November 13, 2025. Italy comes off a steady 2-0 win over Moldova in their last meeting, but a recent managerial change could cause some surprises. Moldova will look to earn their first points after a tough start, while Italy hopes to climb from fourth and kickstart their campaign.

Odds on the Match

  • Home win: 34.00
  • Draw: 11.00
  • Away win: 1.04
    These odds suggest a strong favorite in Italy.

Standings & Motivation

Italy sits 4th with 0 points but only 1 match played, while Moldova is 5th with 0 points after 2 losses and -6 goal difference. Italy's need to rise in the group will fuel their push for a clear win.

Recent H2H Results (Last 5)

  • 2025: Italy 2-0 Moldova
  • 2020: Italy 6-0 Moldova
  • 2005: Italy 2-1 Moldova
  • 2004: Moldova 0-1 Italy
    Italy has won all matches, outscoring Moldova by a wide margin.

Recent Form

  • Moldova (home): 2W, 1D, 2L
  • Italy (away): 2W, 1D, 2L

Strengths & Weaknesses

  • Moldova: Strength in winning fouls, motivated home crowd, solid tackling. Weakness: struggles in attack, few shots on target, leaky defense.
  • Italy: Depth in midfield, creates many chances, sharp passing. Weaknesses include lack of clinical finishing, coaching instability, slow starts.

Key Factors

  • Italy missing Zaccagni (injury). No Moldovan absentees reported.

Preview Angles

  • Can Moldova break their duck against Italy?
  • How will Italy adapt after a coach change?
  • Will the pressure drive Italy or slow them down?

Key Differences

Italy dominates in experience and results, boasting a tighter defense and more creative play, while Moldova typically struggles to threaten top sides.

Match Scenarios

  • Italy win by 2+ goals (high)
  • Tight match, Italy snatches a slim victory (medium)
  • Moldova nicking a point (low)