Italy secured a straightforward win against Estonia with a score of 83:61 in an international friendly match on 22 August 2026. The hosts did not travel to make up the numbers and put in a performance that reflected their standing. The result ended a run of mixed form for the Italian side, who had taken a narrow victory over Lithuania in their previous outing.
Estonia came into this fixture having played Lithuania just two days earlier in a thriller that went to 110:108. They followed that with a 92:97 loss to Czech Republic and a tight 94:93 win against Slovenia. Against Italy, they did not find a way back into the contest after the opening exchanges.
Italy's recent results show a team that has been inconsistent. They beat Cyprus 89:54 and Spain 67:63, but also suffered defeats to Slovenia 77:84 and Iceland 76:81. The win over Lithuania 82:81 on 30 November 2025 was their most recent before this friendly. Against Estonia, they tightened things up and controlled the tempo.
The 22-point margin tells its own story. Estonia camped in the final third at times but could not sustain pressure. Italy found a way back into the game after any setbacks and turned the match into a comfortable affair. The old head on the Italian bench settled things down when needed.
For Italy, this result adds to their record of four wins and two losses in their last six fixtures. Estonia now sits with two wins and three defeats in the same period. The gap between the sides on this evening was wider than their recent results might have suggested.