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France vs Italy: Confirmed Lineups & Game Prediction

France vs Italy: Confirmed Lineups & Game Prediction

Get the latest France vs Italy confirmed lineups, team news, and odds ahead of kickoff. Explore our expert match analysis, game prediction, and best bets.

France vs Italy Confirmed Lineups

Competition

UEFA Nations League A

Game Date

October 2, 2026

Kickoff Time

2:45 PM ET

Stadium

Stade de France

The starting lineups for the UEFA Nations League A fixture between France and Italy have been confirmed.

France Starting Lineup

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting Lineup: Mike Maignan, Pierre Kalulu, Dayot Upamecano, Jérémy Jacquet, Adrien Truffert, Rayan Cherki, Adrien Rabiot, Lucas da Cunha, Michael Olise, Ousmane Dembélé, Désiré Doué

Bench: Manu Koné, Maghnes Akliouche, Leny Yoro, Guillaume Restes, Andy Diouf, Bradley Barcola, Eduardo Camavinga, Estéban Lepaul, Jean Butez, Maxence Lacroix, Jules Koundé

Italy Starting Lineup

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting Lineup: Gianluigi Donnarumma, Michael Kayode, Giorgio Scalvini, Alessandro Bastoni, Riccardo Calafiori, Nicolò Fagioli, Sandro Tonali, Davide Frattesi, Moise Kean, Francesco Pio Esposito, Sebastiano Esposito

Bench: Samuele Ricci, Mohamed Alì Zoma, Antonio Vergara, Daniel Maldini, Matteo Ruggeri, Marco Carnesecchi, Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Gianluca Mancini, Gianluca Scamacca, Guglielmo Vicario, Nicolò Barella

France vs Italy Immediate Reaction

France

France deploy a 4-3-3 shape with Mike Maignan between the posts behind a defensive line featuring Pierre Kalulu, Dayot Upamecano, Jérémy Jacquet, and Adrien Truffert. Adrien Rabiot, Rayan Cherki, and Lucas da Cunha operate in central midfield, while Ousmane Dembélé leads the attack flanked by Michael Olise and Désiré Doué.

Italy

Italy match the hosts in a 4-3-3 formation, anchored by captain Gianluigi Donnarumma in goal behind Michael Kayode, Giorgio Scalvini, Alessandro Bastoni, and Riccardo Calafiori. Sandro Tonali, Davide Frattesi, and Nicolò Fagioli form the midfield trio, providing service to an attacking trident of Moise Kean, Francesco Pio Esposito, and Sebastiano Esposito.

France vs Italy Same Game Parlay

The suggested bet builder backs France to take the win on home soil, with both teams to score during the match. The final leg selects Ousmane Dembélé to score anytime.

France vs Italy Prediction After Confirmed Lineups

With confirmed lineups in place, France are favoured to claim victory on home turf at the Stade de France. Their attacking setup provides considerable dynamic threat, though Italy possess sufficient quality across the pitch to challenge throughout the contest.

Result Prediction: France favoured to win

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