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France vs Italy Women Predictions - France to extend winning streak over Italy

Brad Newcomb

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Last updated: 21 Aug 2025

Brad Newcomb 21 Aug 2025

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France have recorded 4 successive wins against Italy.
Italy struggles historically against France.
France favoured to win.

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France have an excellent record against Italy (Getty Images)

France vs Italy Women Predictions

France vs Italy Women Predictions
Head to Head
France Women Form
France Women Team News & Injuries
Italy Women Form
Italy Women Team News & Injuries

France regularly beat Italy and reached the semi-finals at the previous Women's Rugby World Cup. Italy have been in solid form but have a poor record against France.

France have won 3 of their last 5 matches.
France have defeated Italy in 4 consecutive games.
Italy have won 3 of their last 5 fixtures.

Head to Head

France have a commanding lead of 25 victories to four against Italy, including one draw in their 30 meetings.

France Women Form

France placed second overall at this year's Women's Six Nations Championship, winning four in a row before losing to the eventual winners, England.

France beat Ireland 27-15, Scotland 38-15, Wales 42-12, and Italy 34-21 before losing 43-42 to England.

France recently played an international friendly against England, losing 40-6.

France will start confidently in their opening Women's Rugby World Cup Pool D match against Italy, as France have consistently beaten their opponents in recent years.

France Women Team News & Injuries

Forwards: Manon Bigot, Agathe Gérin, Élisa Riffonneau, Makarita Baleinadogo, Rose Bernadou, Yllana Brosseau, Annaëlle Deshayes, Assia Khalfaoui, Madoussou Fall, Manaé Feleu, Hina Ikahehegi, Axelle Berthoumieu, Léa Champon, Khoudedia Cissokho, Charlotte Escudero, Teani Feleu, Taïna Maka, Marie Morland, Séraphine Okemba

Backs: Pauline Bourdon Sansus, Alexandra Chambon, Carla Neisen, Carla Arbez, Lina Queyroi, Lina Tuy, Nassira Konde, Gaby Vernier, Kelly Arbey, Joanna Grisez, Marine Ménager, Émilie Boulard, Morgane Bourgeois

Italy Women Form

Italy secured two victories in their Women's Six Nations Championship campaign, but suffered three losses.

Italy lost 38-5 to England, 54-12 to Ireland, defeated Scotland 25-17, and lost 34-21 to France before beating Wales 44-12.

Italy defeated Japan 33-15 in a recent international friendly.

Italy have a tough opening Women's Rugby World Cup match against France, as they lost to their opponents earlier in the year and have not beaten them in four attempts.

Italy Women Team News & Injuries

Forwards: Desiree Spinelli, Vittoria Vecchini, Gaia Maris, Alessia Pilani, Sara Seye, Emanuela Stecca, Silvia Turani, Giordana Duca, Valeria Fedrighi, Alessandra Frangipani, Isabella Locatelli, Sara Tounesi, Ilaria Arrighetti, Elisa Giordano, Laura Gurioli, Alissa Ranuccini, Francesca Sgorbini, Beatrice Veronese

Backs: Francesca Granzotto, Sofia Stefan, Beatrice Capomaggi, Veronica Madia, Sara Mannini, Emma Stevanin, Gaia Buso, Giada Corradini, Beatrice Rigoni, Michela Sillari, Alyssa D'Incà, Aura Muzzo, Vittoria Ostuni Minuzzi

Verdict

France v Italy Women

France have a superior record against Italy and are tipped to cover the -20.5 handicap.

France -20.5

Handicap

@1,91 - 3 Units

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Brad graduated from the University of South Africa with a Bcom-Management Accounting degree and has a financial background.

His love of sport has seen him venture down the road of researching sporting history for the past several years, specifically boxing, cricket and football.

Other sports of particular interest are golf, tennis, horse racing and motorsports.

Additionally, he spends his time researching the military history of his home country of South Africa.

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