Italy vs Israel Preview
- Tournament: UEFA Nations League.
- Date: Monday, October 14.
- Time: 6:45 PM GMT.
- Venue: Bluenergy Stadium.
Italy vs Israel will be the fourth game for both these teams in League A Group 2 of the ongoing cycle of the UEFA Nations League as the team in top spot will host the team in fourth place.
The Azzurri will enter this clash on the back of a mixed run of form. They have won two, drawn two and lost one of their last five games across competitions. However, they have started off this cycle of the Nations League with supreme confidence, winning two and drawing one game, with a 2-2 draw against Belgium at home being their last result. They will look to secure another win to end this international break on a high.
Israel, on the other hand, will enter this contest on the back of a poor run of form. They have lost four of their last five games and won the other, including losing all three games in the Nations League as they are rooted to the bottom of the group. Having conceded nine goals in those three games, things do not look good in terms of defence, but they have managed to score a goal in each of those games. They will look to put their best foot forward against Italy.
On that note, let’s take a look at the team news coming from both camps.
Italy National Football Team News
Manager Luciano Spalletti will have to deal with one suspension for the next game. Midfielder Lorenzo Pellegrini will be unavailable for the next game after picking up a straight red card against Belgium. Apart from that, he is likely to rotate part of his squad and give some players who came off the bench in the last match deserved starts in the next one.
Israel National Football Team News
Manager Ran Ben Simon will have all his players fit and available for the next game. He set his team up in a rather attack-minded 3-4-2-1 formation in the last game and it remains to be seen if he chooses a similar approach against another formidable side in Italy.
Italy vs Israel Predicted Lineups
Italy National Football Team Predicted Lineup (3-5-2)
Goalkeeper: Gianluigi Donnarumma (C).
Defenders: Alessandro Buongiorno, Caleb Okoli, Matteo Gabbia.
Midfielders: Daniel Maldini, Davide Frattesi, Samuele Ricci, Sandro Tonali, Federico Dimarco.
Forwards: Mateo Retegui, Giacomo Raspadori.
Israel National Football Team Predicted Lineup (3-4-3)
Goalkeeper: Omri Glazer (C).
Defenders: Ilay Feingold, Idan Nachmias, Matan Baltaxa.
Midfielders: Liel Abada, Mahmoud Jaber, Mohammad Abu Fani, Dolev Haziza.
Forwards: Omri Gandelman, Tai Baribo, Oscar Gloukh.
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Head-to-Head Record
These two nations have only met four times in their history prior to this upcoming matchup. Italy have emerged winners in each of the last three meetings, while the two teams have played out a goalless draw in their first-ever meeting back in 1970.
| Date | Match | Competition |
| 10/09/24 | Israel 1-2 Italy | UEFA Nations League |
| 06/09/17 | Italy 1-0 Israel | World Cup Qualifiers |
| 06/09/16 | Israel 1-3 Italy | World Cup Qualifiers |
| 11/06/70 | Italy 0-0 Israel | 1970 World Cup |
Key Players to Watch
Mateo Retegui (Italy)
The forward was in sharp form and scored to put Italy 2-0 up in their last match against Belgium. However, a red card to teammate Pellegrini derailed the Azzurri’s progress. Due to that, Retegui will form a strike partnership with Raspadori in the next game and will be an important player for Italy in front of goal.
Omri Gandelman (Israel)
Gandelman will be in the spotlight in the next game after scoring against France in Israel’s previous one. Although they lost 4-1, the team can take something positive out of the game as the scoreline was 2-1 until the very end when Les Bleus scored two goals in three minutes to kill the contest.
Italy vs Israel Prediction
Going by the previous meetings between the two teams, Italy have the clear upper hand. The two teams’ recent form guide also suggests that Israel will struggle against the Italians and would be lucky to even get a draw from the upcoming match.
Prediction: Italy 3-1 Israel
Where to watch Italy vs Israel live?
| Country | Where to Watch |
| UK | ITV |
| USA | Fox Sports USA English |
| India | SonyLIV |
| Italy | RAI |
| Israel | The Sports Channel Israel |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. When is Italy vs Israel?
A. Italy will host Israel on Monday, October 14 at 6:45 PM GMT.
Q. Where can you watch Italy vs Israel for free?
A. Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and DirecTV Stream will stream the match for free.
Q. What is the predicted score for Italy vs Israel?
A. Italy 3-1 Israel.
Q. What is the recent head-to-head record for Italy vs Israel?
A. Italy have won three of the last four meetings between the two teams, while the other game has ended in a goalless draw.