This Friday, October 6, 2017 (11:45 AM Pacific) Italy will host Macedonia at the Olimpico di Torino for a match in the UEFA 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Macedonia has been eliminated from a chance at participating in the next World Cup but Italy is in a contested battle with Spain for the first-place spot out of Group G.
How to Watch Italy vs Macedonia
The Italy vs Macedonia match will be broadcast this Friday, October 6 at 11:45 AM Pacific:
TV Schedule: Fox Sports 2, Univision Deportes
Watch Live Online: Sling TV (Watch 7 Days Free)
Match Preview
Italy is currently second in Group G with 19 points, just three points back of first-place Spain. Gli Azzurri pretty much has at least a spot in the playoffs secured but will be looking for that direct spot for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Gian Piero Ventura’s men have won five of their last six games in these qualifiers, most recently coming off a 1-0 win against Israel. Ciro Immobile has been one of Ventura’s best players with six goals in this competition so far, Andrea Belotti is not too far behind with four goals of his own. This game should be a walk in the park for the home team facing a very weak Macedonia side.
Macedonia is already mathematically eliminated from a chance at making the 2018 FIFA World Cup with two wins, a draw and five losses up to this point. The Red Lions are undefeated in their last two games with a win against Israel and a draw against Albania.
Macedonia does have some notable players like team captain Goran Pandev but there is a very evident quality gap between the two teams. Italy defeated Macedonia 3-2 away from home the last time the two teams met and this game should also result in a win for Gli Azzurri.
