Italy vs France prediction and betting tips on November 17, 2024
Game Prediction
The 6th round of the UEFA Nations League will feature a match between the national teams of Italy and France on November 17, 2024. Spalletti’s team needs a draw to stay in 1st place in the group.
Our prediction for the match Italy vs France
“The Squadra Azzurra” went to the summer Euro as the European champions. However, they have already failed to qualify for the World Cup twice. In Germany, the team, being already under the leadership of Spalletti, almost flew out after the group stage – it was saved by the draw, which had been achieved in the struggle with Croatia just before the final whistle. Speaking about the 1/8 finals, the team lost to Switzerland without a chance – 0-2. “Les Bleus” advanced from the group, knocked out Belgium due to an own goal, and Portugal (after a penalty shoot-out). As for the semi-finals, the team lost to Spain, despite the fact that it quickly opened the score.
The national team of France started the Nations League with a defeat – it happened in the home struggle with Italy. Then, the team, performing without Griezmann and Mbappé, consistently beat weaker opponents. This training camp began with a hosting of Israel, and only a goalless draw in a very nervous atmosphere around.
The Italians, having stunned their main rival with a 3-1 score, then managed, while beating the outsider, the Israelis, to lose points with Belgium, having drawn at the home arena – 2-2. As for the previous round, where the team competed with “the Red Devils”, Tonali scored a quick goal and that advantage was saved.
Italy vs France: possible starting line-ups
Italy (possible line-up): Donnarumma – Bastoni, Buongiorno, Di Lorenzo – Dimarco, Barella, Tonali, Rovella, Frattesi, Cambiaso – Retegui.
France (possible line-up): Maignan – Theo, Upamecano, Konate, Kounde – Camavinga, Kante, Barcola, Zaire-Emery, Olise – Kolo Muani.
Italy vs France: key statistics and trends
- * Italy has won 4 out of 5 previous matches.
- * France has won 3 out of 4 previous games.
- * Italy has scored 27% of goals between the 61st and the 75th minutes of meetings, which is the best percentage in the league.
- * Italy wins the first half in 46% of matches, France – in 43% of confrontations.
Previous head-to-head matches: Italy vs France
“The Gallic Roosters” had beaten their neighbour 3 times in a row in 2012-2018 before the misfire in September.
Free prediction for the match Italy vs France
“The Squadra Azzurra” can play in their favourite style, from defence, remembering that a draw is not enough. The guests have long and often been lagging in scoring. As a result, we bet on “total: under 2.5” (odd: 1.75).