Sun Nov 17 19:15:12 UTC 2024: ## Italy Favored to Defeat France in Nations League Showdown; Sesko Poised to Lead Slovenia Against Austria

**Vienna, Austria/Paris, France – November 16, 2024** – A thrilling weekend of Nations League football is on the horizon, with key matches set to determine group standings. Italy, riding high after a strong Nations League campaign, are heavy favorites against France on Sunday at 7:45 pm. Italy’s resurgence under Luciano Spalletti follows a disappointing Euro 2024 exit, with their unbeaten run in the Nations League placing them atop a competitive group ahead of France, Belgium, and Israel. France, meanwhile, will be looking to bounce back from a goalless draw against Israel.

Meanwhile, in Vienna, Slovenia will face Austria at 5:00 pm in a crucial match with top spot in the group on the line. Slovenia’s Benjamin Sesko, a prolific scorer with five goals in six Nations League appearances and three goals in four Champions League games for RB Leipzig, is tipped to score against an Austrian defense that has struggled to maintain clean sheets recently. A win for Slovenia could propel them into first place.

Betting odds favor both Italy and Sesko to deliver positive results for their respective teams. Betting odds (available at bet365) show Italy at 7-4 to defeat France and Sesko as an anytime goalscorer at 15-4.

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