As soon as we forgot about the European Championship in Germany, it was time to turn our attention back to the international arena. On September 6, the first round of the Nations League match between France and Italy will take place at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris. Kick-off is scheduled for 21:45 Moscow time. The bookmakers have already given their predictions, now it’s our turn.
What bookmakers expect from the France – Italy Nations League match on September 6, 2024
Bookmakers are giving preference to the host team in the upcoming match. You can bet on the victory of the French team with a rate of 1.65, which is approximately 60% probability. The victory of the Italian team is estimated with a rate of 5.40, which is approximately 18% probability. The draw is available at bookmakers at 4.10.
At the same time, analysts doubt that the meeting of representatives of League A will be productive. A total of over 2.5 goals has a rate of 1.98, and a total of under 2.5 goals has a rate of 1.88. If both teams score, the rate will be 1.98. The most likely result is 1:0 in favor of the French, the rate is 6.20.
Analysis and prediction for the 1st day of the Nations League match France – Italy (06/09/2024)
During the European Championships in Germany, the French national team apparently had no time for football. The players talked about politics at press conferences, touched on the topic of the elections in their country and, as far as possible, answered questions directly related to sport. Apparently, that is why the results are so bad.
Strictly speaking, Didier Deschamps’ team failed. The finals of the last two World Cups and their victory in the 2020/2021 Nations League, of course, managed to spoil us. However, only four goals scored in six games at Euro 2024 (half of which were own goals) can be considered a failure.
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The French still made it to the semi-finals. In some places, of course, the penalty shoot-out helped, in others – a successful rebound from the opposing defender. But still! Only the Spanish team had to lose, which eventually took the gold medals. And this defeat was the first in almost two years of official matches.
The coaching staff for the Nations League matches has once again assembled a solid line-up. Kylian Mbappé, who recently scored his double at the Spanish Championship, is of course on the roster and ready to play. But the Italian national team cannot boast of this: some leaders are missing and there are even more stars.
Luciano Spalletti led the Squadra Azzurri to the European Championship in Germany and even led them to the playoffs from the “group of death”. However, one can hardly be satisfied with the elimination in the round of 16 of the Swiss team, which, with all due respect, does not reach the top title. Although the Italians themselves are now modest.
Even before the Euros, Italian pundits were talking about the decline and problems of Italian football. Of course, nothing has changed in several months. The national team players can find salvation in character and unity. And here the role of the head coach will come to the fore. Only in Paris will it remain very difficult.
Despite the problems with the implementation, the French team has a reliable defence. Having scored two goals against the amazing Spaniards in the semi-finals is nothing to be ashamed of. And five games earlier, the team had only missed a penalty by Robert Lewandowski. At the same time, the Italian team itself was not very productive in Germany.
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So it turns out that you shouldn’t expect many goals from the teams now. Moreover, the French objectively look stronger this autumn. On their own field, they are at least able to not lose. Something like 1:0 or 1:1, if the guests jump over their heads, you can see it here. Although it is clear that the poster promises something completely different.
And if you expect Kylian Mbappe to explode after a double in La Liga, then it’s not a given at all. He hasn’t improved as a striker in recent years and has come in for criticism. Former Real Madrid player Joselu compared the Frenchman to a bottle of ketchup, sometimes thick and sometimes empty. If so, Mbappe has already scored recently.
Tender: The total is less than 2.5 goals and France will not lose by 2.20.
