Published October 2, 2026 · By the Goalorithm model desk
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Match report
France and Italy finished 1-1 in the UEFA Nations League on Friday, October 2, with a 1-1 draw after a 0-0 first half. The match produced two goals, shared evenly between the sides, and the final score was 1-1.
Possession was split between France and Italy, while the recorded shot totals were sparse. The model had identified France to win as its likeliest outcome, but the match ended level.
The numbers
France had 54% possession and Italy had 46%. The shot count was 0 for France and 1 for Italy; shots on target were 0 and 1, respectively. The figures show only Italy registered a shot or an attempt on target.
France had 0 corners and Italy had 1. Saves were 1 for France and 0 for Italy. The match ended level despite the possession split, with the recorded attempts, corners and saves also giving a concise picture of the match’s limited statistical activity.
Standout performers
M. Olise was France’s best-rated player, with a rating of 8.2 and 1 goal. The goal was France’s scoring contribution in the draw.
For Italy, A. Bastoni earned the best rating, 7.7, and recorded 1 goal. Each side’s best-rated player scored, but neither goal was enough to deliver a win.