Italy vs Israel Prediction & Betting Tips (14 October)

3rd in the last Nations League, Italy does not lack ambition this year. The start was also positive with successes acquired, away from its bases each time, against France 1-3 and Israel 1-2 in September. Last Thursday, the Nazionale displayed real domination over Belgium to quickly lead by 2 goals. Unfortunately, the expulsion of Pellegrini in the 38th minute allowed the Red Devils to come back to 2-2. Squadra Azzurra now occupies the head of group 3 with 1 point ahead of 2nd and 3 units more than 3rd. During Euro 2024, strong criticism fell on the Transalpine selection which reported a glaring lack of talent. Despite average performances, Luciano Spalletti's men finished 2nd in Group B, behind Spain but ahead of Croatia and Albania.

In the round of 16, they logically fell against Switzerland 0-2. Winner of their Nations League B group during the previous edition, Israel won the right to play in the elite this year. The task obviously promises to be difficult for Oscar Gloukh's teammates who lost their first three matches played in Belgium 3-1, against Italy 1-2 and against France last Thursday 1-4. Last in the standings with 0 points on the clock, they are in a very bad position to get through the relegation barrier 4 units of expenditure on 3rd place. Absent from all international competitions since the 1970 World Cup, the Israelis therefore missed Euro 2024 . Rather consistent in Group I of the qualifiers 3rd behind Romania and Switzerland, they then lost against Iceland in play-off 1 -4.

Several elements are missing for Italy during this gathering. This is the case of replacement goalkeeper Meret (Naples, 3 sel), promising defender Scalvini (Atalanta, 8 sel), midfielders Barella (Inter, 10 goals in 57 sel) and Brescianini (Atalanta, 2 sel) and attackers Chiesa (Liverpool, 7 goals in 51 games), Scamacca (Atalanta, 1 goal in 20 games) and Kean (Fiorentina, 5 goals in 17 games), all injured. Furthermore, present in September, Gatti (Juventus, 4 sel) and Zaccagni (Lazio, 1 goal in 9 sel) were not called up this time while playmaker Pellegrini (Roma, 35 sel) is suspended . Author of a very good start to the season with his club, Retegui (Atalanta, 4 goals in 14 seasons) could start up front, he who scored against Belgium last Thursday. In the midfield, take place Ricci (Torino, 5 sel), Frattesi (Inter, 7 goals in 22 sel) and the returning Tonali (Newcastle, 18 sel) while the defender Calafiori (Arsenal, 7 sel) has imposed himself during the Euro. The executives Donnarumma (PSG, 69 sel), Bastoni (Inter, 30 sel) and Dimarco (Inter, 25 sel) are there. For Israel, the group summoned in September greatly resembles that present for this gathering.

Thus, the Glazer environment (Nizhny Novgorod, 21 Sél) no longer seems to have the favors of its coach. The same observation can be made for attackers Zahavi (Maccabi Tel Aviv, 35 goals in 74 Sél) and Weissman (Granada, 6 goals in 33 Sél). Holders during the first two days, attackers Solomon (Leeds, 7 goals in 39 games) and Khalaily (Union Saint-Gilloise, 0 goals in 7 games) did not start against France. The first city was unavailable but could this time apply just like the defender Shlomo (Maccabi Tel Aviv, 14 Sél). Note that the important defender Dasa (Dinamo Moscow, 64 sel) was forced to withdraw from this gathering. The PERETZ attacking midfielder (Maccabi Tel Aviv, 6 goals in 44 Sél) is there just like promising Gloukh (20, Salzburg, 3 goals in 15 Sél).