Estonia and Moldova are scheduled to meet in the next round of the World Cup Qualifiers on Tuesday, 14 October.
Will Estonia once again triumph over Moldova or can the guests resist them this time? Find that out and more from our Estonia vs Moldova prediction and preview, but don't forget to also read our other World Cup Qualifiers predictions.
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Estonia vs Moldova prediction: Confident win for the hosts
Key Stats
- Moldova enter this game after seven losses in a row, in all competitions.
- Both teams have scored in just one of the last four H2H meetings between these teams.
- Moldova have failed to score in three of their five matches in the WC Qualifiers.
Correct score prediction: Estonia 2-0 Moldova
On paper, Estonia and Moldova are pretty similar when it comes to the quality of their squads. That being said, Estonia have done better in these qualifiers, with the difference between the two being their win over Moldova.
Meanwhile, Moldova have suffered a few heavy defeats and their confidence is certainly at an all-time low heading to Estonia. With that in mind, we expect the hosts to once again emerge victorious against Moldova.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Estonia favoured to win the game
- HOME: 21/20 (2.05) – 48.80%
- DRAW: 21/10 (3.10) – 32.30%
- AWAY: 29/10 (3.90) – 25.90%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
It's clear from these Estonia vs Moldova odds that the hosts are the expected winners, although the bookies haven't fully written off the guests either.
Considering that this is a duel between two teams of similar quality, the odds are certainly in line with our expectations.
In any case, if you liked our predictions for this game, remember to also check our betting tips for today.
Most recent H2Hs: Estonia dominating this matchup
These teams have met six times in their history and Estonia have emerged victorious four times, with one draw and one win for Moldova.
Their last meeting was earlier in these WC Qualifiers in Moldova, which Estonia won 3-2.
Estonia preview: Hoping for their second win of the qualifiers
While Estonia won't come close to making it to the World Cup, they are at least ahead of their next opponent, Moldova, in the standings. In fact, while Moldova have lost all of their matches in the group, Estonia have recorded one win and it was against them. So, Estonia's fans will be hoping for another good performance from their team against Moldova on Tuesday.
When it comes to team news, Karel Mustmaa is suspended for this match.
Predicted lineup: Hein (GK), Schjonning-Larsen, Mets, Paskotsi, Saliste, Soomets, Palumets, Kait, Shein, Saarma & Sappinen
Last five matches
- Estonia 1-3 Italy (WC Qualifiers)
- Estonia 0-0 Andorra (International Friendly)
- Italy 5-0 Estonia (WC Qualifiers)
- Estonia 0-1 Norway (WC Qualifiers)
- Estonia 1-3 Israel (WC Qualifiers)
Moldova preview: Can they finally win a point?
After five matches in the WC Qualifiers, Moldova are last in their group with all five losses so far. They also have a -22 goal difference and in their last match against Norway, they conceded a whopping 11 goals.
So, Moldova are bound to finish last in this group, but they'll hope to at least do well against the next worst team in the group, Estonia, which will likely be their only chance of actually putting some points on the board.
To make matters worse for Moldova, their star forward Ion Nicolaescu is currently out with an injury.
Predicted lineup: Avram (GK), Motpan, Craciun, Baboglo, Platica, Reabciuk, Rata, Perciun, Bodisteanu, Postolachi & Damascan
Last five matches
- Romania 2-1 Moldova (International Friendly)
- Norway 11-1 Moldova (WC Qualifiers)
- Moldova 0-4 Israel (WC Qualifiers)
- Italy 2-0 Moldova (WC Qualifiers)
- Poland 2-0 Moldova (International Friendly)
Player to watch: Mattias Kait
Estonia have scored six goals in these qualifiers and two of them were scored by Kait, who has been in good form during the last few international windows.
The 27-year-old midfielder who plays for Thun in Switzerland is one of Estonia's best players and he's been proving that lately, so Moldova will have to keep a close eye on Kait in their upcoming duel.