Football prediction Italy - Israel in Nations League

Overview

In their first time playing in the League A Nations League, the Israeli team had to fall into the group of death. Grouped with France, Belgium and Italy, it was not surprising that they all suffered defeats. Obviously, playing with the top teams in Europe is still too much for an average football team like Israel.

Traveling to Italy, Israel does not have much hope of creating a surprise. Because Italy is the team with the best record in the group at the moment. After 3 matches, Azzurri has 7 points after winning against France, Israel and sharing points with Belgium. Another victory will open the door for Italy to continue in this year's Nations League.

At home, Italy are in very impressive form. The proof is that coach Luciano Spalletti's team has won 4/6 of their recent home matches.

After being eliminated in the round of 16 of EURO 2024, Italy is determined to achieve good results in the Nations League. Through that, they will regain their spirit to prepare for the 2026 World Cup.

In many aspects, there is a big difference between Italy and Israel. The blue team will not have too much difficulty keeping all 3 points at home.

Israel have failed to beat Italy in their previous six encounters, losing five and drawing one.

Italy won 2-1 in Budapest last month in the last meeting between the two sides. A similar result is likely to be seen here.

Human resources situation

Italy will be forced to make at least one change after Lorenzo Pellegrini was shown a straight red card in the 2-2 draw with Belgium.

On the other side of the front line, Israel will be without Eli Dasa and Dor Turgeman due to injury. After the crushing 1-4 defeat to France, coach Ben Shimon may decide to refresh the squad.

Expected lineup:

Italy: Donnarumma, Di Lorenzo, Bastoni, Calafiori, Bellanova, Barella, Ricci, Tonali, Dimarco, Raspadori, Retegui.

Israel: Gerafi, Feingold, Nachimas, Shlomo, Leidner, Abu Fani, Kanichowsky, Abada, Peretz, Gandelman, Baribo.