Matchday 6 of the UEFA Nations League for Group B is going to be a classic thriller as Italy hosts France for the top spot ahead of the quarterfinals.
Gli Azzurri looks set at the top with 13 points, and a draw will serve the purpose of sealing it against Les Bleus. You know how it is during these heavyweight matchupsn't really hedge your bets on an outright winner (unless you love to play poker).
While Italy is on a hot streak, coming off with a win against Belgium in the last game, France needs to pull through after a frustrating draw in their last game.
Kick-off
Sunday, November 17, 7:45 PM UK
Monday, November 18, 1:15 AM IST
Location: San Siro
Form
Italy (in the Nations League): W-W-D-W-W
France (in the Nations League): L-W-W-W-D
Injuries and squad information
New faces in the Italy team are Michele Di Gregorio, Matteo Gabbia, and Caleb Okoli. The latter trio have yet to collect their first senior international caps. However, this is not the case for Daniel Maldini, who has inherited not only the paternal legacy. Will we witness another iconic figure emerging under the Maldini brand?
After an injury forced Kylian Mbappé out last time, France is strengthened by his return. And what a return it is: 48 Les Bleus goals for this guy, more than the entire previous squad scored combined (34). 'How many minutes will he get?' might be the question answered on the day.
Head-to-head
Matches: 41
Italy: 20
France: 11
Draws: 10
Italy vs France predicted lineups.
Italy predicted lineup (3-1-4-2)
Donnarumma; Di Lorenzo, Buongiorno, Bastoni; Rovella; Cambiaso, Barella, Tonali, Dimarco; Retegui, Frattesi
France predicted lineup (4-3-3)
Maignan; Pavard, Kounde, Konate, Digne; Zaire-Emery, Kante, Rabiot; Olise, Muani, Barcola
Match prediction
France have their ups and downs going through them. However, they have sealed the 2nd spot. But on the home turf in Milan, Italy will look to top it by winning the match by whatever margin it may be. We predict a home dub by the slender margins.
Prediction: Italy 2-1 France
Telecast Details
India – Sony Sports Network, SonyLIV
UK – ITVX, Premier Sports
US – FOX Sports App, Fox Sports 2
