Italy vs France Six Nations

Italy and France are set to face off on Sunday 23rd February 2025, with the home side looking to build on their 22 - 15 victory against Wales. On the other side of things, France will be hoping to add another three points to the board as they look to contest England for second place on the Six Nations table.

The last match between these two teams ended in a surprising 13 - 13 draw, ending a run of 14 back-to-back French wins in this particular matchup. Here are the key details for the upcoming clash:

Date: Sunday 23rd February 2025

Time: 15:00 pm GMT

Location: Stadio Olimpico in Rome, Italy

Where to Watch: BBC One, BBC iPlayer, Virgin Media One, Virgin Media Player, and S4C

You can find a comprehensive range of Six Nations betting odds and markets for the game between Italy and France on this page, alongside head-to-head statistics and information surrounding key players to watch!

For anyone who is looking to bet on the Six Nations match between Italy and France, we have a huge range of Rugby Union odds and betting markets to choose from, including all of the following:

• Match Winner - As the name suggests, this type of bet involves picking the winner of a particular match. Keep in mind, however, that this will also involve a draw and should both teams finish on level points, any bets placed on a team to win will be marked as a loss.
• Total Points - With this type of bet, you can predict the total number of points that are scored in the match by both teams combined. This will be shown as a specific number, such as 45.5. In this instance, selecting the 'Over' betting option would mean that at least 46 points would need to be scored in the game for this bet to be marked as a successful one.
• Double Chance - A double chance bet covers two different outcomes for a particular match, such as Italy or a draw. If either of these occur, players will be awarded at the corresponding rugby union odds.
• Handicap - Handicap bets are used to try and level the playing field between two teams that have different skill levels. The underdog may receive a positive handicap, in the form of extra points, while the favoured team might have some points taken away from their score to make things fair. For example, punters betting on France -10.5 in this encounter would need France to win by at least 11 points in order for their bet to be marked as a successful one.

Naturally, all of the regular Rugby Union betting options remain available to punters, including naming a player to score two or more tries, halftime/full-time markets, and much more!

France are the overwhelming favourites to win this match against Italy, as they look to get back to winning ways following the 13 - 13 draw that occurred in 2024. Of course, France also suffered a loss against England in their last outing, making this match a must-win not just for their Six Nations standing, but their confidence as a team.

On the other side, Italy are having a relatively strong Six Nations campaign when compared to previous years. They shocked the world with a win 22 - 15 against Wales and were rather competitive against Scotland, despite losing the encounter 31 - 19. They will have the home crowd in their favour. However, they will need a lot more to really threaten France in this match.

When we look at the Six Nations betting odds for this one, France are favoured by 18 points in the three-way handicap, while the two-way handicap sits at -17.5.

When it comes to the head-to-head record between these two teams, it couldn't be much more dominant in favour of France. They have won 45 out of all 49 meetings, making it one of the most one-sided matchups in sporting history. Currently, France sit on an unbeaten streak of 15 matches in this particular head-to-head, with Italy's last triumph coming in the 2013 Six Nations, where they beat France 23 - 18.

Here's a more detailed look at the recent meetings between the two teams, who have faced off against in various competitions:

For Italy: Tommaso Allan

Currently, Tommaso Allan is the leading Italian point scorer in Six Nations history and if his team are to have a chance against France, he will need to continue putting points on the board. If he's firing on all cylinders and manages to get himself in key positions during this clash, anything is possible for the Italian side.

For France: Jean-Baptiste Gros

Prop Jean-Baptiste Gros could be influential in this match against Italy, holding the team together at both ends of the pitch. When Gros is providing his usual level of stability to the French squad, they typically find much more success moving the ball forward and although Jean-Baptiste might not contribute with flashy skills, he's very much the backbone of this team.

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