Nations League today: Italy vs. France

Will France clinch the group win in their head-to-head clash against Italy, or will the decision be postponed? Live updates:

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In UEFA Nations League A, Italy host France on Matchday 5 (from 20:45 CET in the LIVE ticker >>>).

France lead the group after four matches with ten points, followed by Italy on seven. France's only dropped points came in a 1-1 draw in the reverse fixture against Italy in early October; the Équipe Tricolore won their other three games.

A victory would take France to 13 points and knock Italy out of the race for the group win. If Italy win, both teams would be level on points. That could make the final matchday decisive. In the event of a tie on points, France currently hold the advantage on goal difference.

Another draw would leave France on eleven points and Italy on eight. Italy could still draw level on the final matchday with a win and a French defeat; head-to-head record and then goal difference would then determine the final ranking.