FIFA World Cup 2022 – European Qualifiers – Italy vs Bulgaria Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Italy vs Bulgaria taking place? Italy vs Bulgaria will take place on Thursday 2nd September, 2021 at 19:45 (UK)
Where is Italy vs Bulgaria taking place? Italy vs Bulgaria will take place at Stadio Artemio Franchi in Florence
Where can I get tickets for Italy vs Bulgaria? Ticket information for Italy vs Bulgaria can be found on official national team websites
What TV channel is Italy vs Bulgaria on in the UK? Italy vs Bulgaria will be televised live on Sky Sports
Where can I stream Italy vs Bulgaria in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Italy vs Bulgaria live on either Sky Go or the Sky Sports app
THE PREDICTION
Almost two months on from that glorious night at Wembley that saw Italy crowned European Champions, the Azzurri return to World Cup qualification action as they host Bulgaria in Florence. Whilst the crowd will no doubt still be in party mood, Roberto Mancini’s side will want to establish they place firmly at the top of Group C with Switzerland only three points behind them. Unbeaten in 34 matches, victory here would see Italy tie the all-time international record of 35 games without defeat. Such a carrot should ensure no complacency on the part of the home side and when taking into account their momentum, team structure under Mancini and superior all-round players compared to their opponents, an Italy win by at least two clear goals has to be favoured.
