Italy vs France - Nations League Betting Tips (12/11/2026)

France will be looking to maintain top spot in the group when they take on Italy at the iconic San Siro. France are the favourites at 1.75 with bet365, while hosts Italy can be backed at 4.20. The draw priced at 4.00.

We expect a close contest but for France's superior attacking talent to tell against an inexperienced Italy squad. The last time these two met they draw 1-1 in the reverse fixture in Paris with France having a man sent off late in the game. This game could be just as competitive but France will be keen to secure a big win after being held to a draw in the last encounter.

Reasons to Follow this Bet

• France have the better attacking talent and stronger options from the bench.

• France have only lost once in the last six meetings with Italy.

• France dominated the ball in the previous encounter and created far more chances.

Italy vs France - Team News

Italy are without Roma defender Gianluca Mancini so Juventus centre-back Federico Gatti should come into the team. Napoli forward Antonio Vergara has recovered from the injury and features amongst one of Italy's youngest squads. That includes surprise call-ups for 17-year-old Riccardo Cassano and 18-year-old Simone Lontani. Guglielmo Vicario, 30, and Nicolo Barella, 29, are the oldest members of the squad.

France are without Barcelona’s Jules Kounde, Juventus full-back Pierre Kalulu and Real Madrid's Ibrahima Konate, which has handed squad opportunities to defenders Sael Kumbedi and Leny Yoro. Others missing out through injury include William Saliba, Maxence Lacroix, Manu Koné, Ousmane Dembélé and Maghnes Akliouche. It means recalls for Guillaume Restes, Andy Diouf, Jéremy Jacquet, and Lucas Da Cunha.

Italy vs France Line-ups

Italy: Donnarumma - Di Lorenzo, Gatti, Bastoni, Calafiori - Barella, Tonali, Doumbia- Kean, Maldini, Pio Esposito.

France: Maignan - Gusto, Jacquet, Upamecano, Truffert - Rabiot, Da Cunha - Doué, Olise, Cherki - Mbappé.