Israel vs Italy Preview & Prediction | 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying (UEFA)
by Alex Lawes ·
Updated
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This FIFA World Cup qualifier is being played in the neutral venue of the Nagyerdei Stadion in Debrecen in Hungary due the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine.
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How to watch on TV: UK – Not televised / US – FOX Sports
How to watch online: UK – Amazon Prime / US – Disney+
Key stats
- Israel have won four of their last five World Cup qualifying matches (L1).
- Israel have scored two or more goals in their last eight World Cup qualifying matches.
- None of Israel’s last 34 World Cup qualifying matches finished without a goal being scored. The last 0-0 was away against Switzerland in October 2009.
- Italy have won six and drawn one of the previous seven international matches between these teams.
- Italy have lost only two of their last 13 World Cup qualifying matches (W6 D5).
- Italy have kept nine clean sheets in their last 13 World Cup qualifying matches.
Israel vs Italy prediction
Israel come into this one on the back of a 4-0 hammering of Moldova at the Zimbru Stadium in the Moldovan capital city of Chisinau the other day, with goals from Dor Peretz, Manor Solomon, Tai Baribo and Oscar Gloukh. The Israelis are in a competitive fight for a runner up spot in this group after Norway’s excellent start.
If Israel can topple Italy here then there is a real chance that the Italians, for a third time in a row, miss out on FIFA World Cup qualification. Gennaro Gattuso’s Azzurri did begin his stint in charge with a 5-0 demolition of Estonia the other day, despite an indifferent first-half that was goalless at half-time.
Israel will believe they can take the game to the Italians for this one, but Italy, surely, have to start finding some cohesion in games that matter, but they may not be convincing.
Israel vs Italy tip: Italy to win & both teams to score
