World Cup Qualifiers: Italy vs Moldova – probable line-ups, where to watch on TV | OneFootball

Luciano Spalletti is expected to rely on Giacomo Raspadori and Mateo Retegui up front in his final game as Italy national team coach against Moldova.

It kicks off at 20:45 CET (19:45 BST) at the Mapei Stadium in Reggio Emilia.

It will be Spalletti’s final game as the Azzurri head coach, as the 66-year-old announced on the eve of the game that he had been sacked.

FLORENCE, ITALY – OCTOBER 07: Head coach Italy Luciano Spalletti speaks with the media during Italy press conference at Centro Tecnico Federale di Coverciano on October 07, 2024 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images)

Italy began their 2026 World Cup qualification journey with a humiliating 3-0 loss away to Norway on Saturday, prompting the FIGC to relieve the coach of his duties.

It goes without saying that tonight’s match is a must-win for La Nazionale.

Spalletti is expected to stick to a 3-5-2 formation tonight with Retegui and Raspadori in attack.

UDINE, ITALY – OCTOBER 14: Giovanni Di Lorenzo of Italy celebrates scoring a goal with teammate Giacomo Raspaddori during the UEFA Nations League 2024/25 League A Group A2 match between Italy and Israel at Stadio Friuli on October 14, 2024 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by Timothy Rogers/Getty Images)

Andrea Cambiaso and Federico Dimarco are tipped to start on the wings, while Luca Ranieri could make his debut in a three-man defence, joining Diego Coppola and Giovanni Di Lorenzo.

According to Gazzetta, the Napoli captain is favourite over Daniele Rugani, while TMW predicts the Juventus-owned defender will start at the back tonight.

Luciano Spalletti, Head Coach of Italy, interacts with Mateo Retegui of Italy after the team’s defeat in the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Spain and Italy at Arena AufSchalke on June 20, 2024 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images for FIGC)

Italy vs Moldova – where to watch on TV

There is currently no UK coverage scheduled for the match. Fans in the USA can watch it on  FOX Sports 2 on TV or stream it on Fubo. Football Italia is among the accredited media in Reggio Emilia and will follow the match live with a dedicated liveblog.

Italy vs Moldova – probable line-ups

Italy (3-5-2): Donnarumma; Rugani, Coppola, Ranieri; Cambiaso, Frattesi, Ricci, Tonali, Dimarco; Raspadori, Retegui.

Moldova (5-4-1): Avram; Platica, Posmac, Mudrac, Baboglo, Reabciuk; Postolachi, Ionita Motpan, Caimacov; Nicolaescu.