Preview
- Tournament: UEFA Nations League
- Date: Monday, Sep 09
- Kick-off Time: 07:45 pm GMT
- Venue: Bozsik Aréna, Hungary
Italy’s national football team will battle for supremacy with the Israel national football team in the group-stage clash of the Nations League campaign at the Bozsik Aréna. Israel had a disappointing start to the Nations League campaign and will hope to find better luck on Monday.
Despite never playing in the European Championship, Israel’s national football team have managed to qualify for the Nations League but lost their opening game to Belgium. It has been more than 50 years since they last made a major tournament appearance. The Sky Blue and Whites are not looking in good shape to beat Italy in this encounter.
Meanwhile, Italy’s national football team produced an underwhelming performance in the Euro 2024 this summer but have started the Nations League on a strong note. They are coming off a comfortable 3-1 win over France in their opening game of the competition. The Azzuri have reached the finals of the Nations League on two occasions but could never win the competition.
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Team News
Israel national football team news
Israel will be again be without their captain Eli Dasa and will be relying on Manor Solomon to take the lead against the Azzurri. Players like Omri Gandelman, Ramzi Safouri, Liel Abada and Anan Khalaily are all expected to play a part.
Italy national football team news
Meanwhile, for Italy, defender Alessandro Bastoni is expected to lead the heart of defence. Midfielder Sandro Tonali made a sensational display on his return against France and is expected to play a key role in this tie.
Israel vs Italy Predicted Lineups
Israel national football team predicted lineup:
Gerafi; Shlomo, Nachmias, Gandelman; Jehezkel, Lavi, Peretz, Gropper; Solomon, Gloukh; Khalaili
Italy national football team predicted lineup:
Donnarumma; Di Lorenzo, Buongiorno, Bastoni; Cambiaso, Ricci, Tonali, Frattesi, Dimarco; Raspadori, Retegui
Head-to-Head
The two sides have faced off only five times in the past, with Italy winning four of those games. The remaining game ended in a draw.
Last five matches result:
Italy 1-0 Israel – FIFA World Cup – September 05, 2017
Israel 1-3 Italy – FIFA World Cup – September 05, 2016
Italy 0-0 Israel – FIFA World Cup – June 11, 1970
Italy 6-0 Israel – FIFA World Cup – November 04, 1961
Israel 2-4 Italy – FIFA World Cup – October 15, 1961
Key Players to Watch out for
Manor Solomon (Israel)
Manor Solomon’s first game as the captain of the Israel national team ended in a disappointing 3-1 loss to Belgium. The versatile attacker who can operate in several positions up front has joined Leeds United on loan from Tottenham Hotspur this summer. He is undoubtedly the country’s biggest start in the tournament.
Sandro Tonali (Italy)
Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali made his return to the international stage against France after serving a 10-month ban. His performance against Les Blues on Friday was very encouraging and earned praises from manager Luciano Spalletti after the final whistle.
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Israel vs Italy Prediction
Israel’s national football team struggled in their Nations League opener as they are coming off a disappointing 3-1 loss to Belgium. The Chosen Team are not a major force in international competitions, hence they are not expected to go deep in the Nations League this year. They have now conceded ten goals in their last four matches.
Italy’s national football team, meanwhile, are favourites for this tie after their stunning 3-1 victory over France in their Nations League opener. The Azzurri bounced back after conceding the first-ever goal before Dimarco, Frattesi and Raspadori found the net to secure the win. They did not have the best of UEFA Euro 2024 campaigns but have done well in the Nations League in recent years.
Predicted Score: Israel 1-3 Italy
Where to Watch Israel vs Italy Live?
| Country | Where to watch |
| USA | ESPN |
| UK | Sky Sports |
| India | Sony Network/SonyLiv |
| Israel | The Sports Channel and Charlton |
| Italy | Rai and Mediaset |
FAQs
Q. When is Israel vs Italy?
The Israel vs Italy game will be played on 9th September at Bozsik Aréna.
Q. Where to watch Israel vs Italy live for free?
Q. What is the predicted lineup for Israel vs Italy?
The predicted lineup for Israel vs Italy is as follows:
Israel- Gerafi; Shlomo, Nachmias, Gandelman; Jehezkel, Lavi, Peretz, Gropper; Solomon, Gloukh; Khalaili
Italy- Donnarumma; Di Lorenzo, Buongiorno, Bastoni; Cambiaso, Ricci, Tonali, Frattesi, Dimarco; Raspadori, Retegui
Q. What is the head-to-head record for Israel vs Italy?
Both Israel and Italy played five games. Italy recorded four wins, whereas the other game ended in a draw.