Match Preview: Israel vs. Italy
Date & Time:
September 9, 21:45 Israel local time
Overview:
Israel and Italy will clash in the Group Stage of the UEFA Nations League A. This encounter will be their first since Italy’s 1-0 victory in a Europe Qualification Group G match seven years ago.
Israel’s Recent Form:
Israel enters this match following a 2-0 victory over Belarus in a friendly on June 11. However, they have been struggling defensively, conceding goals in their last three consecutive home matches.
Italy’s Recent Form:
Italy is coming off a 1-0 defeat to Switzerland in the Round of 16 on June 29. They have been struggling defensively as well, with goals conceded in their last four matches and failing to secure a win in their last three games.
Key Considerations:
- Defensive Issues: Both teams have been conceding goals consistently, which might impact their performance in this match.
- Recent Performances: Israel’s recent friendly win and Italy’s competitive struggles indicate that both teams are facing challenges that could affect their results.
Israel Vs Italy Starting Lineups Today
We are providing real-time updates on team formations and line-ups for the Israel vs. Italy match. The starting line-ups for both teams have yet to be announced.
Israel Possible Starting Line-up vs Italy
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- Yoav Gerafi
- Omri Gendelman
- Raz Shlomo
- Idan Nachmias
- Denny Gropper
- Mohammad Abu Fani
- Neta Lavi
- Sagiv Yehezkel
- Manor Solomon
- Oscar Gloukh
- Anan Khalaili
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Italy Possible Starting Line-up vs Israel
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- Gianluigi Donnarumma
- Riccardo Calafiori
- Alessandro Bastoni
- Giovanni Di Lorenzo
- Federico Dimarco
- Sandro Tonali
- Samuele Ricci
- Davide Frattesi
- Andrea Cambiaso
- Lorenzo Pellegrini
- Mateo Retegui
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Head-to-Head: Israel Vs Italy
Israel and Italy have faced each other twice since September 2016, with Italy winning both encounters. In their most recent match on September 5, 2017, during the World Cup Europe Qualification Group G, Italy secured a 1-0 victory. Over these two matches, Israel has scored 1 goal in total, while Italy has scored 4. Overall, Italy holds a better head-to-head record against Israel.
| Date | Competition | Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2017 | Europe, Qualification, Group G | Italy | 1-0 | Israel |
| Sep 5, 2016 | Europe, Qualification, Group G | Israel | 1-3 | Italy |
Israel Vs Italy Recent Form Analysis
Israel and Italy have had contrasting results recently. Israel secured a win against Belarus in their last match, while Italy lost to Switzerland. Here is a summary of their recent performances:
Israel
- Wins: 8 of their last 20 matches
- Losses: 7 of their last 20 matches
- Draws: 5 of their last 20 matches
Recent Matches:
- Wins:
- 0-4 against Belarus on June 11
- 0-2 against Andorra on November 21
- Losses:
- 3-0 against Hungary on June 8
- 1-4 against Iceland on March 21
- 1-2 against Romania on November 18
- Draws:
- 1-1 against Switzerland on November 15
Italy
- Wins: 10 of their last 20 matches
- Losses: 6 of their last 20 matches
- Draws: 4 of their last 20 matches
Recent Matches:
- Wins:
- 2-1 against Albania on June 15
- 1-0 against Bosnia and Herzegovina on June 9
- Losses:
- 2-0 against Switzerland on June 29
- 1-0 against Spain on June 20
- Draws:
- 1-1 against Croatia on June 24
- 0-0 against Turkey on June 4
Betting Tips: Israel vs. Italy
Match Overview
- Date: September 9, 2024
- Competition: UEFA Nations League A
- Kick-off Time: 21:45 local time
Recent Form
- Israel:
- Wins: 2 (0-4 vs. Belarus, 0-2 vs. Andorra)
- Losses: 3 (3-0 vs. Hungary, 1-4 vs. Iceland, 1-2 vs. Romania)
- Draws: 1 (1-1 vs. Switzerland)
- Italy:
- Wins: 2 (2-1 vs. Albania, 1-0 vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina)
- Losses: 2 (2-0 vs. Switzerland, 1-0 vs. Spain)
- Draws: 2 (1-1 vs. Croatia, 0-0 vs. Turkey)
Head-to-Head
- September 5, 2017: Italy 1-0 Israel
- September 5, 2016: Israel 1-3 Italy
Italy has won both of their previous encounters with Israel, maintaining a strong head-to-head record.
Team Analysis
Israel:
- Strengths: Israel’s attacking play has been effective against lower-ranked teams, as seen in their recent wins. They are capable of scoring goals, particularly when playing against weaker defenses.
- Weaknesses: Their defense has been a concern, conceding in several recent games. The inability to keep clean sheets, especially in home matches, might be a critical issue.
Italy:
- Strengths: Italy has a robust defensive record historically and has been effective in high-stakes matches. Their recent losses have been against strong teams, which suggests they remain competitive at this level.
- Weaknesses: Italy has struggled to secure wins in their last few matches, particularly in recent losses and draws. Their attack has been inconsistent, which could be a vulnerability against teams with solid defensive setups.
Betting Tips
- Match Result: Italy to Win
- Reasoning: Italy’s superior head-to-head record and recent performance against high-ranked teams suggest they are the stronger side. Israel’s defensive frailties might be exploited by Italy’s well-organized attack.
- Both Teams to Score: No
- Reasoning: Italy’s strong defensive capabilities and Israel’s inconsistent scoring form point towards a possibility of Italy winning without both teams scoring.
- Total Goals: Under 2.5
- Reasoning: Given Italy’s recent defensive resilience and Israel’s struggles to score frequently, the match is likely to see fewer goals.
- Exact Score Prediction: Italy 1-0 Israel
- Reasoning: Italy’s tendency to win by narrow margins, combined with Israel’s defensive issues, points towards a close match with a single goal deciding the outcome.
Prediction
- Italy to Win
- Score Prediction: Italy 1-0 Israel
This prediction is based on Italy’s historical performance against Israel, their recent form, and Israel’s defensive vulnerabilities.
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