France welcome Italy to - on 02 October 2026, with kickoff scheduled for . The fixture forms part of the ongoing Europe UEFA Nations League A, Group Stage schedule and brings together two sides looking to deliver a strong performance.
France often look to dominate matches through attacking play.
Italy usually adopt an attacking approach.
France are under pressure after a string of poor results. This could start to affect confidence within the squad.
Meanwhile, Italy are struggling badly and finding it hard to turn things around. It will be important for them to respond quickly in upcoming fixtures.
Italy's results have been consistent regardless of playing at home or away.
France boast one of the strongest recent defensive records. Opponents are finding it hard to break them down.
In contrast, Italy have clear defensive issues, conceding goals regularly. Defensive frailties could be costly.
Italy's clean sheet record is significantly stronger in away fixtures.
France's matches have generally been low-scoring affairs. Breaking down games has been a challenge.
Similarly, Italy have been involved in low-scoring games recently. They often prioritise defensive structure.
Italy's away games are significantly higher-scoring than at home.
France have consistently managed to find the net in recent matches. Their forward line looks sharp and confident.
In contrast, Italy have had serious issues in attack, frequently failing to score in recent matches. They urgently need to improve their attacking efficiency.
A surprising trend, with Italy's goals coming much more frequently in away fixtures.
