Bosnia-Herzegovina vs Italy Prediction: Azzurri to avoid hat-trick nightmare

Italy travel to Bosnia-Herzegovina on Tuesday night looking to earn a World Cup place for the first time since 2014.

Having failed to qualify for both the 2018 and 2022 tournaments, there is huge national pressure on Gennaro Gattuso's men to get the job done when they face Edin Dzeko and Co in Zenica. Bosnia have reached the Path A play-off final after beating Wales on penalties in Cardiff last week while Italy overcame Northern Ireland 2-0.

Team News

Bosnia duo Emir Karic and Jusuf Gazibegovic did make the squad cut for the final while Dennis Hadzikadunic, who plays his football in Italy for Sampdoria, is struggling with a calf problem.

Italy forward Gianluca Scamacca is dealing with a muscle issue but could be fit enough for a place on the bench though Federico Chiesa was forced to withdraw from Gattuso's squad due to injury.

In more positive news, defender Alessandro Bastoni overcame an ankle injury to start in the win over Northern Ireland.

Football Odds

Bosnia-Herzegovina vs Italy Odds

Italy are priced at 2/9 to win the tie, while Bosnia are 11/2 to claim victory in 90 minutes. The draw in normal time is priced at 3/1.

Over 1.5 goals is 2/5, while both teams to score is priced at 5/4 and Dzeko to open the scoring can be found at 10/1.

Today's Football Fixtures

Italy to win @ 4/9

Italy travel to face Bosnia on Tuesday, but avoiding a home clash could actually prove hugely beneficial to Gattuso and his players.

Having failed to qualify for the last two World Cup finals, the pressure to reach this summer's tournament in North America is huge.

The Azzurri, who most recently lifted the famous trophy in 2006, will head to Zenica as favourites due to their giant pedigree, but also because of the current quality in the team.

Italy will have to pay close attention to former Serie A striker Dzeko, but should have enough in their ranks to get the job done against Bosnia.

Moise Kean to score anytime @ 13/10

Moise Kean has made history this World Cup qualifying campaign, becoming the first player to score in five consecutive matches for Italy since Salvatore Schillaci.

The former Juventus and Everton striker is settled at Fiorentina and scored 25 goals in 44 games for the club last season. That domestic form has carried over for the national team, with Kean netting in wins over Estonia, Israel and Northern Ireland this qualifying campaign.

While Kean's former La Viola team-mate Dzeko will also catch the eye when it comes to identifying potential scorers, the Italy attacker's consistency means he could prove the smart pick to find the net anytime on Tuesday night.

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