Bet on Italy Winning Tough Road Test

Elmas Prop Option for North Macedonia

Yes, North Macedonia eliminated Italy during the 2022 WCQ, but most recently, the Lynxes failed miserably to put up a good fight against England. They visited Wembley in June and ended up losing 7-0.

Prior to that, North Macedonia lost 3-2 to Ukraine at home. They even suffered more than expected against the Faroe Islands but ended up winning 1-0. Summing up, the Lynxes must go all-in right from the start. Otherwise, the dream of qualifying to the Euro 2024 will vanish.

Individually, Elif Elmas is the main reason for you to consider including the home side in your soccer picks. The left winger plays for Napoli in the Italian Serie A. That means he knows the Azzurri extremely well. Additionally, he has scored 11 goals for the national team. If you want to bet on anytime goalscorer, Elmas is a great option.

Finally, the Lynxes are offering an +840 price to win straight up, giving you the chance of winning $840 per every $100 wagered. Keep in mind that their only victory against Italy was on the road. Playing at home should motivate them even more.

Italy Solid Bet on the Road

Italy began the Euro 2024 qualifiers on the wrong foot after losing 2-1 to England at home. Nevertheless, they managed to bounce back with a 2-0 victory over Malta on the road. Mateo Retegui and Matteo Pessina were the scorers.

Most recently, they also managed to defeat Netherlands on the road. The match finished 3-2 with Federico Dimarco, Davide Frattesi, and Federico Chiesa as the scorers. Overall, the Azzurri only lost three of their last 10 road games in all competitions.

Besides being the Euro Cup Qualifiers betting favorites at -294, Italy’s team total is set at 2½ goals with the over offering a +145 price. Considering they scored three goals in two of their last two victories on the road, that’s a great deal.

Nevertheless, as it has always been, Italy’s main strength is its defensive unit, which is led by Gianluigi Donnarumma. At 24, Donnarumma is already considered one of the best goalkeepers in the world, and he’s highly motivated after having a great start to the season with PSG.

Short History Between the Two

As mentioned before, North Macedonia defeated Italy on the road to Qatar 2022. The match finished 1-0. Believe it or not, Italy finished with 32 shots in total while the Lynxes finished with four. There’s also the fact that Aleksandar Trajkovski scored the winner in stoppage time.

Prior to that, Italy managed to win in North Macedonia on the road to the 2018 World Cup. That match finished 3-2. The rematch in Italy finished 1-1. In other words, regardless of the result, you can expect goals. The total is set at 2½ goals with the over offering a -122 price in the sportsbook.

North Macedonia vs Italy Match Information

• Match: North Macedonia vs Italy
• Date/Time: Saturday, Sept. 9, 2:45 p.m. ET
• Location: National Arena Tose Proeski, Skopje
• North Macedonia vs Italy Live Stream: fuboTV

North Macedonia vs Italy Betting Lines

North Macedonia vs Italy Betting Picks and Prediction

I’m not so sure that North Macedonia’s victory over Italy on the road to the 2022 WC was a matter of luck. However, I’m 100 percent sure that Italy is the better team. That’s why I believe the Azzurri will get a comfortable victory on Saturday. No, I don’t expect a blowout, but it won’t be by one goal. And here’s a freebie for you to include in your betting online ticket: under six corners at +500. The last time they met, North Macedonia finished with zero corners.

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