Italy vs North Macedonia Prediction & Tips
In a few months from the European title to the risk of not taking part in the next World Cup. Roberto Mancini’s Italy thwarted their great chance of direct access to the World Cup by finishing second behind Switzerland in a qualifying round that was easy to say the least and now find themselves embroiled in these play-offs to avoid the shame of exclusion from Qatar 2022. They will play their first elimination match at Palermo’s Stadio Renzo Barbera against North Macedonia, who finished behind Germany in their group. Italy are favourites against a rival side who have only lost one of their five qualifying matches on the road. Roberto Mancini’s Italy’s last match was a disappointing 0-0 draw in Northern Ireland, while coach Blagoja Milevski’s Macedonia won at home against Iceland 3-1.
This will be the third meeting between Italy and Macedonia, with the Azzurri winning 3-2 in Macedonia in 2016 and the Turin draw 1-1 in 2017.
In the group stage, Italy have had two wins and two draws at home.
North Macedonia have had 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 away defeat in the group stage.
Italy have lost just 1 of their last 41 matches in all competitions.
Italy are the favourites, but beware of the away performance of North Macedonia, who will not come to Palermo as sacrificial victims. Our choice for this challenge is a combo that combines Sign 1 and Under 3.5.
Italy – North Macedonia FREE TIPS
Italy & Over 2.5 Goals @ 2.25
