Moldova vs Israel Preview & Prediction | 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying (UEFA)
by Alex Lawes ·
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The Moldovan national team have improved as they now prepare to take on Israel in what is a tough FIFA World Cup qualifying group alongside Italy, Norway and Estonia.
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Key stats
- Moldova are without a win in their last 23 World Cup qualifying matches (D3 L20). Last victory was October 2013 vs Montenegro (a) W 5-2.
- Israel have won four of their last six World Cup qualifying matches (L2).
- Israel are unbeaten in their previous eight international matches against Moldova (W5 D3).
- Israel have scored two or more goals in their last seven World Cup qualifying matches.
- None of Israel’s last 33 World Cup qualifying matches finished without a goal being scored. The last 0-0 was away against Switzerland in October 2009.
Moldova vs Israel prediction
Having nearly qualified for UEFA EURO 2024, the Moldovans have started UEFA’s qualification campaign for the 2026 FIFA World Cup very badly with three defeats from three in a tough Group I. The Moldovans most recently suffered a 2-0 loss to Italy at the Mapei Stadium in Sassuolo in Lombardy during the summer.
They now face an Israeli side that do have some impressive players but their overall results have taken a hit as a result of not being able to play at home as a result of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine. The Israelis have started their campaign, though, with a couple of victories and a defeat.
Israel will head across to Chisinau as favourites, but it is a game that can burst into life, with Moldova more than capable of playing their own part with home advantage.
Moldova vs Israel tip: Israel to win & over 2.5 goals
