France vs Italy: Prediction, kick-off time, team news, h2h
Les Blues are in action for the first time since they were beaten in the Euro 2024 semi-finals by Spain, with Didier Deschamps keeping his job despite that disappointment.
It was an even more frustrating summer for Italy, who scraped through their group and were then beaten by Switzerland in the last-16, in what was a hugely disappointing defence of their European crown.
The focus now shifts to the Nations League, with these two sides drawn in the same group as Belgium and Israel.
Date, kick-off time and venue
France vs Italy is scheduled for a 7:45pm BST kick-off on Friday, September 6, 2024.
The match will take place at the Parc des Princes in Paris.
Where to watch France vs Italy
TV channel: A UK broadcaster has not yet been confirmed for the match.
Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog.
France vs Italy team news
Michael Olise has earned a first senior call-up for France, after impressing at the Olympics on home soil. He will hope to make his debut, though the likes of Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele are expected to start.
Chelsea’s Wesley Fofana has pulled out of the squad as a precautionary measure, with Loic Bade replacing him, while Lucas Digne is a late call-up due to Ferland Mendy’s injury problems.
Destiny Udogie, Moise Kean and Sandro Tonali all missed Euro 2024 but are included in this Italy squad, but Gianluca Scamacca remains out with an ACL injury.
Jorginho and Federico Chiesa were not called up, with Matteo Darmian and Gianluca Mancini also excluded.
Michael Olise could make his senior international debut
REUTERS
France vs Italy prediction
Italy were largely unimpressive at the Euros and this is an incredibly tough test for them as they look to swiftly bounce back.
Injury issues have slightly impacted France’s depth, particularly in defence, but they should have more than enough attacking talent to get the job done here.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
France have won the last three matches between the two sides, though they have not met in a competitive fixture since Euro 2008.
France vs Italy match odds
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).