France v Italy Betting Tips [6 September 2024]

For the first time in 16 years, European giants France and Italy are set to face off competitively. The two will meet in Group A2 of the UEFA Nations League on Friday. Here’s our preview and prediction of the match.

Hosts France have been the dominant in recent meetings between these nations. In three friendly matches ahead of this game, Les Bleus beat Italy. However, France’s last outing ended in disappointment as they lost 2-1 to Spain in the Euro 2014 semis.

That was their first loss in nine matches. It was also the first time they conceded more than a goal in eight matches. With six clean sheets in eight matches, the French will be optimistic of edging the former European champions.

Didier Deschamps’ charges won each of the last five competitive matches on home soil.

Italy have set out to rebuild after their poor showing at the Euros in the summer. Though a good move, a side in transition might struggle a lot against the current France team. Gli Azzurri struggled in their title defence at Euro 2024 before their elimination by Switzerland at the Round of 16 stage.

Ahead of this game, Italy are winless in their last three matches and failed to score in two. They suffered two defeats in their last three matches and in four straight games, they conceded first. While Italy triumphed over France in their last competitive meeting, they don’t seem to be in shape for a repeat.

Their shortcomings in attack are clear, the team having failed to score in three of six away matches.

While this will be the first competitive meeting between these two nations in over a decade, France will still be favorites. The hosts have beaten Italy in three straight meetings, all friendly outings and they come here in better shape. France have particularly done well at home and their solidity in defence stands out.

Italy on the other hand, come into this game having scraped through at Euro 2024. They failed to win any of their last three matches, only scoring once and will need massive improvement to beat this French side. Our prediction for France v Italy is for France to win to nil.