A standout match in the UEFA Nations League this Sunday will see Italy and France collide.
Both nations appear to be on course for a place in next summer’s quarterfinals, but top spot will be up for grabs at the San Siro this weekend.
Home advantage could be important for Italy after winning three of their four matches ahead of their showdown against Belgium.
Meanwhile, off-field issues have dominated France’s November international window, with Kylian Mbappe absent from the squad after an apparent falling out with Didier Deschamps.
Odds
| Match Result | Odds |
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| Italy | +175 |
| Draw | +220 |
| France | +162 |
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France Dominate Recent Meetings Against Italians
| Total | Italy | France | Draws | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Nations League Games | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Goals | 23 | 10 | 13 |
An intense rivalry between France and Italy has been contested throughout modern history. The most famous recent showdown saw Italy come out on top in the 2006 FIFA World Cup final.
However, France have dominated the recent encounters, winning three of the last four. But, the last clash did see Italy secured a 3-1 win in Paris last month.
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Italy Team News
Luciano Spalletti has named a strong squad for Italy’s final two internationals of 2024. Gianluigi Donnarumma will captain the side in Milan, while experienced defenders Giovanni Di Lorenzo and Alessandro Bastoni are set to feature.
Nicolo Rovella could be in line for a first national team appearance after impressing for Lazio in Serie A.
Possible Lineup
Gianluigi Donnarumma (GK); Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Alessandro Bastoni, Alessandro Buongiorno, Federico Dimarco, Nicolo Barella, Sandro Tonali, Nicolo Rovella, Moise Kean, Mateo Retegui, Giacomo Raspadori
France Team News
Didier Deschamps has excluded Kylian Mbappe from the French squad for the November internationals after infuriating the coach last month.
Michael Olise has been a standout star for France in the Nations League and will likely form an exciting forward line, including Marcus Thuram and Bradley Barcola. Ibrahima Konate is pushing for a start after impressing in the Premier League.
Possible Lineup
Mike Maignan (GK); Benjamin Pavard, Jules Kounde, Ibrahima Konate, Lucas Digne, Eduardo Camavinga, N’Golo Kante, Adrien Rabiot, Michael Olise, Marcus Thuram, Bradley Barcola
Italy vs. France Prediction
Off-field issues have impacted France’s preparations for this showdown in Milan, and that could impact their performance in Italy this weekend.
Therefore, the narrow preference is for the hosts to claim the victory that they require to secure top spot in Group A2.
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Pick
Italy
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