France have won 3 drawn 1 and lost 1 of their last 5 matches played, and have scored 11 goals and conceded 6 goals in those matches. Italy have won 1 drawn 2 and lost 2 of their last 5 matches played, and have scored 3 goals and conceded 5 goals in those 5 matches. France have won the last 2 meetings against Italy. France has an impressive front line. They have more confidence at that moment, I think they should win this one.
The Roberto Mancini era of the Italian national side began with a win over Saudi Arabia on Monday, with the recalled, Mario Balotelli, scoring the opener.
'Super Mario' revitalised his career on this ground, as he's excelled in his last two seasons at Nice, and he will no doubt be well up for this fixture against the French.
France are preparing their assault to win their first World Cup since 1998, and they eased to a 2-0 victory over Ireland this week. They are a very strong team and could go far in Russia, but I can't see them keeping a clean sheet tonight against a hungry, Italy.
France kicked off their preperations for the 2018 World Cup with a 2-0 win over Ireland on Monday.
They have won their last two matches against Italy. Roberto Mancini kicked off his reign as Italy manager with a 2-1 win over Saudi Arabia on Monday. This will be a much tougher assignment, however.
France are one of the pre-tournament favourites for the World Cup and will be expected to beat Italy on Friday.
Despite this game boasting numerous stars on both sides, France’s experience and motivation should earn Deschamps’ men the advantage. It will not be an overwhelming victory, however. It could be a good bet to suggest that both sides will find the net.
France have won 3 drawn 1 and lost 1 of their last 5 matches played, and have scored 11 goals and conceded 6 goals in those matches. Italy have won 1 drawn 2 and lost 2 of their last 5 matches played, and have scored 3 goals and conceded 5 goals in those 5 matches. France have won the last 2 meetings against Italy. France has an impressive front line. They have more confidence at that moment, I think they should win this one.