Italy vs Israel Preview & Prediction | 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying (UEFA)

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Gennaro Gattuso’s Italy are in a very tough situation to try and qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup but the Azzurri simply have to keep winning as they place Israel this week.

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Italy vs Israel prediction

Italy come into this one on the back of a 3-1 victory against Estonia in Tallinn the other day to make it three wins from three for Gennaro Gattuso’s side since his appointment. Such is the goal difference as a result of Norway’s 11-1 win against Moldova, the Italians are almost certainly set to have to settle for yet another playoff.

They now face an Israel side that most recently suffered a 5-0 annihilation at the hands of Norway in Oslo the other day with another hat-trick scored by Erling Braut Haaland. The Israelis did show fight against Italy in a dramatic 5-4 loss in Hungary last month, but that is the only game in which they have shown a really high level of quality.

Italy have not yet convinced entirely under Gattuso but they are now on a winning streak and scoring goals, and that should continue in Udine this midweek.

Italy vs Israel tip: Italy to win & over 2.5 goals