Tag: italy


  • UEFA Nations League (main card, ~19:45) France vs BelgiumLean: France, with goals. Models put France around 45โ€“63%; a conservative read is about 50โ€“55%. Market is roughly France 1.49โ€“1.53, draw 4.50โ€“4.60, Belgium 5.25โ€“5.30. Over 2.5 is the more interesting side of the card.Min odds for value: France โ‰ฅ 1.90โ€“2.05. At ~1.50 there is no value. Belgium…

  • Italy were held by France but are a clear step above Turkey, who lost 3-0 to Belgium. Home advantage in Bologna should be enough. Tip: Italy win. Predicted score: Italy 2-0 Turkey. Also like: Under 3.5 goals

  • Italy spoil Zidaneโ€™s homecoming as France are held

    Zinedine Zidaneโ€™s first home game as France coach ended in frustration on Friday night. Italy took a point from a 1-1 draw at the Stade de France in the UEFA Nations League, with Alessandro Bastoni cancelling out Michael Oliseโ€™s free-kick. Olise put the hosts ahead in the 55th minute with a well-struck set piece. Bastoni…

  • UEFA Nations League (main card) France vs Italy (19:45) Belgium vs Turkey (19:45) Poland vs Romania (19:45) Ukraine vs Northern Ireland (19:45) Hungary vs Georgia (19:45) Bosnia-Herzegovina vs Sweden (19:45) Faroe Islands vs Slovakia (19:45) Latvia vs Montenegro (17:00) Kazakhstan vs Moldova (15:00) Cyprus vs Armenia (17:00) Club games Eldense vs Real Oviedo (La Liga…

  • The pick of the card. France have looked sharp in this window and Italy have been inconsistent away from home. Stade de France should give the hosts the edge in a tight game rather than a rout. Tip: France win. Predicted score: France 2-1 Italy. Also like: Both teams to score

  • Italy Hit Four Past Turkey as Mancini Records First Win Back in Charge

    Roberto Manciniโ€™s second spell as Italy coach got off to a winning start with a convincing 4-1 victory over Turkey. The Azzurri were ruthless in the first half, scoring three times before the 27th minute. Alessandro Bastoni opened the scoring from a corner, Davide Frattesi tapped in a rebound and Michael Kayode added a third.…

  • UEFA Nations League โ€” evening games (19:45) Belgium vs FranceFrance slight favourite; Mbappรฉ out. Belgium just beat Italy 2-0. H2H favours France. Turkey vs ItalyVery even after both lost on Friday (Turkey 0-1 France, Italy 0-2 Belgium). Sweden vs PolandSweden slight home favourite. Romania vs Bosnia-HerzegovinaRomania home lean, often low-scoring. Northern Ireland vs HungaryClose /…

  • Big Nations League Night Ahead as France Visit Belgium and Italy Face Turkey

    he UEFA Nations League continues tonight with two high-profile fixtures that could shape the groups. Belgium host France in what looks like one of the toughest away games of the window, while Italy travel to Turkey looking to build on their recent form. France arrive with plenty of attacking talent but have been inconsistent in…

  • Italy should have too much control in midfield. Turkey will sit deep and try to hit on the counter, but the Azzurriโ€™s organisation should see them through. Tip: Italy to win. Predicted score: 2-0. Best bet: Italy win to nil