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France vs Italy Preview: Nations League Predictions, Odds, and Betting Tips

The long-standing rivalry between France and Italy continues Friday night in Paris as the two meet once more in the UEFA Nations League. Two decades after Zinedine Zidane's dramatic World Cup finale against Italy, he now leads France from the sidelines, facing his old foes again.

Team Form and Key Players

Zidane's start as coach has been steady but not dazzling, with two narrow 1-0 victories securing top spot in their group. The absence of Kylian Mbappe due to a knee injury leaves a gap for France to fill, and Michael Olise, who has been involved in recent goals, looks ready to step up.

Match Outlook and Prediction

France’s defense has been solid, keeping clean sheets in both wins under Zidane. Italy, meanwhile, managed only one game with more than a single goal in their last five outings despite a strong 4-0 win over Turkey.

Even without Mbappe, France carries enough quality to challenge Italy. Coach Roberto Mancini may opt for a cautious setup, expecting a tight and tactical battle.

  • Score prediction: France 2, Italy 0 (+800 at DraftKings)
  • France to win: -225 with Fanatics
  • Draw: +400 with DraftKings
  • Italy to win: +500 with DraftKings

Key Betting Insights

France have won nine of their past eleven matches, including the two games since Zidane took charge. Their attack remains potent even without Mbappe, while Italy struggles to find consistent scoring form.

Olise is a player to watch, having contributed directly to France’s goals in this tournament and scored in their previous home fixture.

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Odds Snapshot for France vs Italy (at time of writing)

  • France to win: +245 (DraftKings), +250 (Fanatics), +245 (BetMGM)
  • Draw: +400 (DraftKings), +380 (Fanatics), +410 (BetMGM)
  • Italy to win: +500 (DraftKings), +550 (Fanatics), +500 (BetMGM)

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