⁠France vs Italy Predicted lineup, betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast | UEFA Nations League 2024-25

Les Bleus will face Gli Azzurri and the Red Devils in the opening two matches.

France have been drawn into a tough Group B of the UEFA Nations League 2024-25 consisting of Italy, Belgium, and Israel. The Les Blues will begin their campaign against Italy followed by a match against Belgium in these September’s fixtures. Didier Deschamps’s side will be aiming to perform better this time after a semifinal exit from the Euro 2024 where they failed to perform in the big occasion. Having won the UEFA Nations League back in 2020-21, Les Bleus have all the tools to grab the trophy this time around. 

Italy had a disappointing campaign in the Euro 2024 where the team failed to successfully defend their crown and were eliminated from the round of 16 at the hands of Switzerland. After an early promise under Luciano Spalletti, the team have failed to win any of their last three matches. It raises the question of how they will fare against the big boys in group B after drawing against Belgium and France who remain the major obstacles in their place for a final. 

Kick-Off:

Friday, 6 September 2024 at 7:45 PM UK

Saturday, 7 September 2024 at 12:15 AM IST

Location: Parc des Princes

Form:

⁠France (in all competitions): D-D-W-D-L

Italy (in all competitions): W-W-L-D-L

Players to Watch

Kylian Mbappe (⁠France)

Kylian Mbappe is arguably one of the best players in the world right now. Last season was a wonderful campaign for him as he netted 44 goals in all competitions while also providing another ten assists. Mbappe has finally secured his dream move to Real Madrid where he has already scored three goals in five matches. His frightening pace and ability to remain clinical in front of the goal make him a threat for Les Bleus in these matches. 

Gianluigi Donnarumma (Italy)

The PSG stopper has emerged as one of the best goalkeepers in world football thanks to his excellent goal-saving prowess and ability to play out from the back. Donnarumma has already appeared over 66 times for the national team taking over from Buffon as the number one. He was one of the standout players in the Euros who showed excellent reflexes, and saves and even managed to save a penalty against Luka Modric. 

Match Facts

• France are unbeaten in their last five home matches
• Italy have failed to win any of their six away matches
• France are unbeaten in the last four matches against Italy

⁠France vs Italy: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: Kylian Mbappe to score a goal anytime 
• Tip 2: France to win this game
• Tip 3: Match to end with goals under 3.5

Injury & Team News

France have two injury concerns in their squad for this clash after Real Madrid duo Ferland Mendy and Aurelien Tchouameni picked up injuries during training. Also, Didier Deschamps has called debutants Michael Olise and Wesley Fofana back to the squad after impressing for their respective clubs. 

Meanwhile, Italy have made some interesting changes to the squad this time. Leicester City’s Caleb Okoli has been called for his first cap while midfielder Sandro Tonali is back in the squad after serving a suspension. Luciano Spalletti has also decided to leave Nicolo Barella from the squad after allowing him to undergo an operation. However, there is one injury concern for Italy as they will be without Alessandro Bastoni for this match after he suffered a minor injury during training. 

Head to Head

Total Matches – 37

⁠France – 11

Italy – 18

Draws – 8

Predicted Lineup

⁠France predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Maignan (GK); Kounde, Konate, Saliba, Hernandez; Fofana, Kante; Dembele, Griezmann, Barcola; Mbappe

Italy predicted lineup (3-4-2-1):

Donnarumma (GK); Gatti, Buongiorno, Calafiori; Di Lorenzo, Cristante, Fagioli, Dimarco; Raspadori, Pellegrini; Retegui

Match Prediction for ⁠France vs Italy

Two powerhouses of European football take on each other in an exciting game of football looking to build on a positive run after enduring a tough run last time out. France looks the better team on paper and will be looking to win this match with the home support on their side. We expect Les Bleus to secure a close victory here. 

Prediction: ⁠France 2-1 Italy

Telecast for ⁠France vs Italy

India – Sony Sports Network, SonyLiv

UK – Apple TV

US – FOX Sports App, Fox Sports 2

Nigeria – Apple TV

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