France vs Italy UEFA Nations League Match Prediction With Betting Odds
- The Stade de France in Saint-Denis will be the venue for this Nations League Group A1 match between France and Italy on 02 October 2026, kick-off at 19:45 BST.
- France comes into this match with a perfect six points from their opening two matches.
- Italy have three points after their opening match defeat at the hands of Belgium, but beat Turkey in their last match.
- Zinedine Zidane will want to continue his perfect record as French head coach with a victory at home and another clean sheet.
Head to Head Stats and History
Encounters between these nations are always interesting, and Italy has the upper hand in head-to-head matches. In over 41 international games, Italy have come out on the winning side 20 times while France have won 12; nine matches have ended all square. Italy have outscored the French by 26 goals in those matches. Over the last six matches between the sides, France have a better record, winning on four occasions to Italy’s two.
Out Verdict on the Clash
Playing at home, France have the advantage, and over recent matches the French team has demonstrated they are better than Italy. Italy will be hoping for space for quick counterattacks, but the French team has yet to concede a goal in the competition. We expect a cagey game with few chances and good defending. Our betting prediction is France to win and Italy not to score, with odds of 17/10.
