Football Predictions: Three Matches to Watch on Friday

Football fans have three major international fixtures to watch on Friday, September 25, with Italy taking on Belgium, Türkiye facing France and Morocco hosting Gabon. Prediction models and recent previews point to three closely watched encounters, although the expected outcomes differ in confidence.

Italy vs Belgium

Italy welcome Belgium to the Stadio Olimpico in a UEFA Nations League opener that could be difficult to separate. Both nations are beginning new eras under different coaches, with Roberto Mancini back in charge of Italy and Belgium also undergoing a transition.

Sports Mole and BetVictor both predict a 1-1 draw, while other prediction sources favour both teams to score. Italy have home advantage, but Belgium possess enough attacking quality to cause problems.

Prediction: Italy 1-1 Belgium
Tip: Both Teams to Score

Türkiye vs France

France begin the Zinedine Zidane era with a potentially challenging away match against Türkiye. France have several attacking options, including Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele and Michael Olise.

Sports Mole predicts a 2-1 victory for France, while other prediction models also give Les Bleus the advantage. Türkiye’s home record means this may not be straightforward, but France’s attacking depth gives them an edge.

Prediction: Türkiye 1-2 France
Tip: France to Win

Morocco vs Gabon

Morocco face Gabon in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match. The Atlas Lions enter the contest with considerable confidence following their strong World Cup campaign.

Sports Mole and SportyTrader both expect Morocco to win, with SportyTrader going further by predicting Morocco to win while scoring more than two goals. Gabon can pose a threat on the counter-attack, but Morocco’s home advantage and overall strength make them the favoured side.

Prediction: Morocco 2-0 Gabon
Tip: Morocco to Win

Three Main Picks

Italy vs Belgium – Both Teams to Score
Türkiye vs France – France to Win
Morocco vs Gabon – Morocco to Win

As with all football predictions, these are forecasts rather than guarantees, and match conditions or team news can change before kick-off.