Italy vs. Liechtenstein: World Cup 2018 Qualifying Live Stream, Preview

Italy are expected to comfortably secure three precious points when they host Liechtenstein in a Group G qualifier for the 2018 FIFA World Cup on Sunday. The Azzurri are in fine form, having not lost in nine games entering the match at the Stadio Friuli in Udine.

Italy have been mixing experience with some young hopefuls on manager Gian Piero Ventura's watch. The mix has proved effective in the qualifying campaign, especially up front.

The 2006 World Cup winners are second in Group G, level on points with leaders Spain, per FIFA's official website. Meanwhile, Liechtenstein have yet to win in five qualifying games, conceding 19 goals and scoring just once.

Before a preview, a look at the schedule and viewing details.

Date: Sunday, June 11

Time: 7:45 p.m. BST. 2:45 p.m. ET.

TV Info: Sky Sports 3.

Live Stream: Sky Go. WatchESPN.

Preview

Italy got ready for this key qualifier with a 3-0 win over Uruguay in a friendly on Wednesday. It was a game wherein veteran striker Eder found the net again.

The 30-year-old has been looking forward to this match, stressing its importance, as well as talking up Italy's belief they can win in Spain in conversation with Rai Sport (h/t Football-Italia): "We worked well at Coverciano over the last few days and are working to be in the best shape for Liechtenstein, which is the game that matters the most. The Coach believes, and we believe, that we can do well in Spain."

Eder's confidence is well-founded, since Ventura's men are on a solid unbeaten run, according to OptaPaolo:

Further optimism can come from the last meeting between these two, which Italy won 4-0 away back in November. The match featured a brace from burgeoning Torino star Andrea Belotti.

The 23-year-old striker has emerged as a transfer target for Premier League giants Manchester United after his spectacular season in Serie A, per Italian publication Tuttosport (h/t Bruce Archer of the Daily Express).

Belotti scored 28 times for Torino during 2016/17, per WhoScored.com. He proved his quality as a finisher, both on the deck and in the air:

The Belotti-Eder strike partnership can give the Azzurri the firepower to overwhelm a struggling Liechtenstein defence. This is an ideal chance for Italy to not only win but win big, padding their goal difference in the process.

Goal difference is likely to prove key when it comes to separating the Azzurri from Spain in the final reckoning for Group G. This game is where the Italians can begin tipping the scales in their favour ahead of the looming crunch rematch with Spain in early September.

Prediction: Italy 5-0 Liechtenstein