Italy seems eager to play against Israel on Monday in a Nations League fixture of Group 2. Italian fans will have high expectations from their team, as they failed to bag three points in their first match of this international window against Belgium. The Italian army just needs a final touch-up to secure a precious spot in the Nations League quarterfinals.
Italy vs Israel: Preview
Despite their great form, Italy was observed struggling a little bit against the mighty Belgium side. The same is the case with Israel, who were humbled by France with an embarrassing score of 4-1. They leveled up the score by responding with a goal, but that wasn’t enough.
Israel has faced hardships both inside and outside of the soccer world. There have been several problems location-wise, which forces them to occupy a residence in Hungary as their home location.
Match Details
Match: Israel @ Italy
Stadium: Global Energy Stadium
Date & Time: Oct 14, 2024 at 7.45 pm UK
Italy vs Israel: Team News & Team Form
Italy
There are a lot of positive notes for Italy, such as the iconic comeback against France in the first fixture of the tournament. France winger Barcola opened up the scoreline in the very first minute of the game by pressing and punishing the Italian defense. Italy made a strong comeback mentally and physically, as they ended up winning the game by a margin of two goals (3-1).
Nicolo Zaniolo has been called up for duty, but he might be seen on the bench. Liverpool star Federico Chiesa might also be given rest due to similar fitness considerations. Giacomo Raspadori is a favorite to join Mateo Retegui, who takes up the number nine role.
Israel
While talking about the Israeli group, they have the likes of France, Belgium, and also Italy to compete against. This makes it even worse for them if the quality of the squads of teams is compared. Israel has faced defeats in all of their three matches so far this campaign. Recently, they got thumped by the French team with a margin of 3 goals (4-1). They had an experience to forget in the last international window, with their chances for qualifying being zero. Israel also misses their captain Eli Dasa as well as Manor Solomon, who is out with a hamstring injury.
Possible Starting XI
Italy: Donnarumma; Di Lorenzo, Bastoni, Calafiori; Cambiaso, Fagioli, Ricci, Tonali, Dimarco; Raspadori, Retegui
Israel: Glazer; Feingold, Nachimas, Shlomo; Abada, Abu Fani, Kanichowsky, Leidner; Gloukh, Gandelman; Baribo
Italy vs Israel: Prediction
Considering all the key factors, such as the head-to-head statistics of the team form report, Italy has a clear advantage to win the match comfortably. They have got all that it takes to secure three points in the game. Israel will look to upset the Italians by proving lethal mainly through counter-attacks. Can the Israeli team overcome their clear underdog status and take the win?
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