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France will face Italy in the UEFA Nations League A group stage on September 6, with the match set to kick off at 20:45 France local time.
The two teams last met six years ago in a friendly, where France claimed a 3-1 victory. France heads into this match following a 1-0 defeat to Spain on July 9.
Italy, on the other hand, are coming off a 1-0 loss to Switzerland in the Round of 16 on June 29. They have failed to win their last three matches and have struggled defensively, conceding goals in each of their last four games. Sorting out their defensive issues will be crucial to improving their results.
France Vs Italy Starting Lineups Today
We are updating team formations and line-ups for France – Italy in real time. The teams starting line-ups are yet to be announced.
France Possible Starting Lineup vs Italy
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- Mike Maignan (GK)
- Benjamin Pavard
- Ibrahima Konaté
- Dayot Upamecano
- Theo Hernández
- Aurélien Tchouaméni
- Adrien Rabiot
- Antoine Griezmann
- Ousmane Dembélé
- Kylian Mbappé
- Olivier Giroud
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Italy Possible Starting Lineup vs France
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- Gianluigi Donnarumma (GK)
- Giovanni Di Lorenzo
- Francesco Acerbi
- Alessandro Bastoni
- Federico Dimarco
- Nicolo Barella
- Sandro Tonali
- Jorginho
- Federico Chiesa
- Domenico Berardi
- Ciro Immobile
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Head-to-Head Record: France vs Italy
France and Italy have met twice since September 2016, with France winning both encounters. In these two matches, France scored a total of 6 goals, while Italy managed 2. Overall, France holds a stronger head-to-head record in recent history.
| Date | Competition | Home Team | Score | Away Team |
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| June 1, 2018 | Friendly | France | 3 – 1 | Italy |
| September 1, 2016 | Friendly | Italy | 1 – 3 | France |
France Vs Italy Recent Form Analysis
France and Italy come into this match off losses, with France falling to Spain and Italy losing to Switzerland. Here’s a breakdown of their recent performances:
France’s Recent Form:
- Overall Record: 12 wins, 4 draws, 4 losses in their last 20 matches.
- Last 6 Matches:
- Lost to Spain 1-2 (July 9)
- Drew with Poland 1-1 (June 25)
- Drew with Netherlands 0-0 (June 21)
- Won against Portugal 0-0 (July 5)
- Won against Belgium 1-0 (July 1)
- Won against Austria 1-0 (June 17)
Italy’s Recent Form:
- Overall Record: 10 wins, 4 draws, 6 losses in their last 20 matches.
- Last 6 Matches:
- Lost to Switzerland 0-2 (June 29)
- Lost to Spain 0-1 (June 20)
- Drew with Croatia 1-1 (June 24)
- Drew with Turkey 0-0 (June 4)
- Won against Albania 2-1 (June 15)
- Won against Bosnia and Herzegovina 1-0 (June 9)
Prediction:
- France 2-0 Italy
France’s superior squad depth and recent form make them the clear favorite to win. Italy’s defensive issues and lack of goals in recent matches could lead to a straightforward victory for France, with a 2-0 result seeming the most likely outcome.
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