UEFA Nations League
Italy v France Prediction: Can the Azzurri Catch Les Bleus?
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William Hill News tipster @Footy_Tipster previews Thursday’s UEFA Nations League clash between Italy and France.
Our Prediction: Both Teams To Score & France To Win (9/4) | Italy 1-2 France (13/2)
Italy welcome France to the San Siro on Thursday evening, with the Azzurri looking to close the three-point gap on the Nations League Group A1 leaders.
Now, let’s take a closer look at some UEFA Nations League odds and betting angles for Thursday’s fixture:
Italy v France – Thursday, 7.45pm
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- Italy have responded to their opening Nations League defeat against Belgium with three unbeaten matches (W2, D1). Roberto Mancini’s side sit second in Group A1 with seven points, three behind Thursday’s opponents.
- The Azzurri have scored eight goals across their opening four group matches, including seven in two victories over Türkiye. However, defensive performances remain a concern, with Italy conceding in every fixture and both teams scoring in three.
- The San Siro has provided little encouragement recently, with Italy losing their last three matches in Milan. They’ve also failed to beat France on home soil since 1962, with the hosts available at 3/1 with William Hill to end that lengthy wait.
- France remain unbeaten in the Nations League this season, collecting ten points from their opening four matches (W3, D1). Zinédine Zidane’s side sit top of Group A1, with another victory enough to secure first place and a quarter-final spot.
- Les Bleus have conceded just two goals in four group fixtures, keeping two clean sheets during that run. They’ve also scored seven times, although three of their four matches have produced under 2.5 goals.
- Away performances have been particularly impressive, with France winning their last three Nations League matches on the road without conceding. That includes consecutive 1-0 victories over Türkiye and Belgium this season, with William Hill offering 4/5 for another away success.
*All odds subject to change – prices accurate at the time of writing*
