UEFA Nations League Prediction: Italy vs France (12-11-2026)

France travel to Milan on Thursday, November 12, knowing that victory over Italy would secure first place in UEFA Nations League Group A1.

Zinédine Zidane’s side lead the standings with ten points from four matches, three ahead of the hosts, who remain under pressure from third-placed Belgium.

The teams drew 1-1 in Paris last month, but France followed that result with a 4-1 victory over Belgium.

Italy also responded positively, beating Türkiye 3-1, setting up another important encounter at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza.

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France remain unbeaten under Zidane, winning three of their opening four UEFA Nations League fixtures.

Their latest performance was particularly impressive, recovering from a 1-0 deficit against Belgium to score four goals in the final 14 minutes.

Michael Olise has been central to their attacking success, scoring four goals in the competition, including twice against Belgium.

The return of Kylian Mbappé to the squad adds another major threat, with Désiré Doué and Rayan Cherki also available.

Italy have conceded in all four group matches, including twice in their 2-0 home defeat to Belgium.

Roberto Mancini’s side have nevertheless shown considerable improvement going forward, scoring seven goals across their two victories against Türkiye.

That attacking confidence matters for this selection. Italy have enough quality to contribute a goal, and another open contest would suit France’s ability to exploit space.

The absence of injured defender Gianluca Mancini is an additional concern for the hosts.

France have squad problems of their own, with William Saliba, Ousmane Dembélé and Pierre Kalulu unavailable. However, the visitors retain sufficient attacking depth to punish defensive mistakes.

The main risk is the goals requirement. France won their first two away matches 1-0, while October’s meeting with Italy produced only two goals.

Three of their four group fixtures have therefore finished below 2.5 goals.

Italy’s pursuit of a quarter-final place could create a more attacking game, particularly if they fall behind. France have the individual quality to capitalise, making a 1-2 or 1-3 away victory a plausible outcome.