Post-match · 90 sec read
Italy look firmly in control of this matchup. They bring stronger home rhythm, far more attacking weight and enough sustained pressure to pin Northern Ireland back for long stretches. The visitors can stay organised for periods, but their away attacking profile looks limited and this is the kind of game where they may struggle to turn defensive resistance into real threat at the other end.
The most likely script is Italy controlling territory, forcing the game into the final third and creating enough volume to win without needing a wild shootout. That makes the home side the clear starting point, while the goal markets lean toward Italy doing most of the scoring and the visitors finding it difficult to contribute consistently.
