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The UEFA Nations League is back in action with another round of matches this weekend as Italy take on Didier Deschamps' France side in an important encounter at the San Siro on Sunday. Both teams have excellent players in their ranks and will be determined to win this game.
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France are in second place in Group 2 in the UEFA Nations League standings and have not been at their best this year. The away side played out a disappointing 0-0 stalemate against Israel this week and will need to take it up a notch in this fixture.
Italy, on the other hand, are at the top of their group in the UEFA Nations League table and have been in impressive form this year. Gli Azzurri defeated Belgium by a 1-0 scoreline in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
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Italy vs France Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Italy have a good historical record against France and have won 20 out of the 40 matches between the two teams, as opposed to France's 13 victories.
- After a run of three defeats on the trot against France in all competitions on the international stage, Italy managed to win their previous game against Les Bleus 3-1 in the UEFA Nations League in September this year. That game was in Paris, making it an even more impressive result for the Italians.
- Italy are unbeaten in their last five matches in all competitions on the international stage, with their previous such defeat coming by a 2-0 scoreline at the hands of Switzerland in the round of 16 in UEFA Euro 2024.
- France have won only three of their last six matches in all competitions, with their two defeats during this period coming at the hands of Spain in the Euro 2024 semifinals and and Italy in the reverse fixture.
Italy vs France Prediction
Italy have grown in stature in recent months and will look to hold on to their place at the top of their group. Gli Azzurri have excellent players in their ranks and have a point to prove going into this game.
France have not been at their best this year but have a formidable squad at their disposal. Both teams are evenly matched on paper and could play out a draw in this fixture.
Prediction: Italy 2-2 France
Italy vs France Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: France to score first - Yes
