Nations League: France vs Italy Odds, Preview, and Picks (Sep 6)

• France bidding for a second Nations League success in 2024-25
• Italy hoping to progress after a poor showing at EURO 2024

Heavyweight clashes in the Nations League are set for this coming week, and one of the most interesting matches on paper will see France host Italy at the Parc des Princes. A fascinating clash is set for League A, but which side will come out on top on Friday?

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How To Watch

• When: Friday, September 6, 2024 at 2:45 PM ET
• Where: Parc des Princes, Paris, France
• How To Watch: ESPN

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Odds

Match Result	Odds
France	-154
Draw	+300
Italy	+400

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Match Preview

The action in the Nations League for the 2024-25 edition kicks off this week, and two previous semi-finalists in the competition will collide in the opening round in League A. France famously won the competition in 2021, while Italy have twice finished third at the event, which includes in the previous edition of the competition in 2023.

France will be the clear favorites for success in this opening round of matches, as they look to build momentum after suffering elimination in the final four at the EUROs at the hands of Spain. Prior to that defeat, the French had gone eight matches without defeat. However, their performances at the EUROs were very underwhelming, as they scored just four goals in six matches.

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— French Team ⭐⭐ (@FrenchTeam) September 4, 2024

Still, France’s showing was much better than Italy, despite the visitors this weekend going into EURO 2024 as the defending champions. It was a disappointing campaign for the Italians, and they were hugely fortunate to escape the group after winning just once from three matches. Their EURO dreams were ultimately ended in disappointment in the round of 16 after losing 2-0 against Switzerland.

France boasts an excellent recent record against Italy after recording victories in each of the last three. However, this will be the first clash between the sides since the French secured a 3-1 home success in June 2018. Italy’s most recent win against their rivals was secured at EURO 2008 by a 2-0 scoreline.

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France vs Italy Picks

Italy have been extremely underwhelming against the better teams in Europe over the last two years. Therefore, we could see France securing a dominant success in Paris, covering the spread in the process.

Free Pick:

• France (-1)