Italy vs France Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Italy are top of their group in the Nations League.

Matchday 6 of the UEFA Nations League for Group B looks like a classic thriller when Italy host France to secure the top spot ahead of the quarterfinals.

Gli Azzurri look set at the top with 13 points, and a draw would be enough against Les Bleus to seal it. But you know how it goes during these heavyweight matchups—can’t really hedge bets on an outright winner (unless you love to play poker).

While Italy are on a strong run, coming off a win against Belgium in the last game, France need to pull through after a frustrating draw in their last game.

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— Equipe de France ⭐⭐ (@equipedefrance) November 14, 2024

Kick-off

Sunday, November 17, 7:45 PM UK

Monday, November 18, 1:15 AM IST

Location: San Siro

Form

Italy (in the Nations League): W-W-D-W-W

France (in the Nations League): L-W-W-W-D

Players to watch

Mateo Retegui (Italy)

Mateo Retegui has become a household name in Italy. If you have seen Atalanta’s games of late, you know what we are talking about. If you haven’t then read these numbers- 11 goals, 3 assists, in 12 games. But that’s just Serie A. He has been in-form for the national team, too, with 3 G/A in the Nations League.

Randal Kolo Muani (France)

Not so much of a goal machine for PSG, but Muani has been a favourite whenever he has donned his Les Bleus shirt. With 4 goal contributions in 4 games in the Nations League, the 25-year-old is cooking. And numbers are one thing, but eye tests also show that he has been all over the opposition whenever he has played.

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— UEFA EURO 2024 (@EURO2024) October 22, 2024

Match Facts

• The last time these two met Italy thrashed France 3-1
• Gli Azzurri are unbeaten in the Nations League so far (4Ws, 1L)
• Both of these sides have conceded 5 goals so far in the group stage

Italy vs France: Betting Tips and Odds

• Tip 1: Italy to win-15/8 Betfred
• Tip 2: Retegui to score-13/2 Paddy Power
• Tip 3: Over 2 goals-11/10 Star Sports

Injury and team news

Italy’s squad sees some fresh faces in Michele Di Gregorio, Matteo Gabbia, and Caleb Okoli—all yet to earn their first senior caps. Meanwhile, Daniel Maldini has already stepped onto the international stage, continuing the proud family legacy started by his father and grandfather. Could we be witnessing the rise of another Maldini icon?

France, on the other hand, welcomes back their talisman Kylian Mbappé after injury kept him out last time. With a staggering 48 goals for Les Bleus—more than the entire previous squad combined (34)—his return is a massive boost. ‘How many mins will he get?’ is a question that might get answered on the day.

Head-to-head

Matches: 41

Italy: 20

France: 11

Draws: 10

Predicted lineups for Italy vs France

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

Donnarumma; Di Lorenzo, Buongiorno, Bastoni; Rovella; Cambiaso, Barella, Tonali, Dimarco; Retegui, Frattesi

France predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Maignan; Pavard, Kounde, Konate, Digne; Zaire-Emery, Kante, Rabiot; Olise, Muani, Barcola

Match prediction

France have their sets of ups and downs going through. And yet they have managed to seal the 2nd spot. But in Milan, Italy will look to secure the top spot with a victory no matter the margin. We predict a home dub by the slender margins.

Prediction: Italy 2-1 France

Telecast Details

India – Sony Sports Network, SonyLIV

UK – ITVX, Premier Sports

US –  FOX Sports App, Fox Sports 2

Nigeria – SuperSport, DStv Now

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