‘Yay, It’s international football time’ I hear you say… No?  I didn’t think so. None the less Italy/France is a massive fixture that should be an interesting matchup.

Italy start as obvious favourites being the home team but they have lost their last 4 friendly fixtures and  Italy coach Cesare Prandelli is set to give youth a go again against Les Bleus.

France have really struggled with scoring goals of late, they have failed to score in 4 of their last 7 matches and with Benzema missing this will not help their cause. Having said that Giroud has started scoring recently for Arsenal and he scored for his national side last time out against Spain.

Its also worth noting that Italy have kept one clean sheet  in their last seven fixtures against Malta giving the French hope of getting something out of this game.

While I don’t see Italy losing this fixture I can see this being a very tight game and a draw at 23/10 with Skybet seems appealing.

Betting Tips

Draw 23/10 – Sky Bet

Under 2.5 goals 8/13 – Ladbrokes

Giroud anytime 13/5 – Paddy Power

New Paddy Power customers get a free £20 bet when they place a £10 bet with their new betting account. Here is how to claim your free £20:

1. Click this link straight to Paddy Power

2. Open a new account

3. Place a £10 bet

4. Win or lose, you will get a free £20 bet