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Italy entertain Israel at the Bluenergy Stadium in the group stage of the UEFA Nations League on Monday. The hosts have enjoyed an unbeaten start to their campaign and are atop the League A Group 2 standings. Israel, meanwhile, have lost all three games and are at the bottom.
The Azzurri saw their winning start to the campaign end on Thursday with a 2-2 draw with Belgium. They took a two-goal lead, thanks to goals from Andrea Cambiaso and Mateo Retegui.
Lorenzo Pellegrini was sent off in the 40th minute, and Belgium made the most of their numerical advantage, scoring through Maxim De Cuyper and Leandro Trossard to force a share of the spoils.
Israel, meanwhile, lost 4-1 at home to France on Thursday. Omri Gandelman equalised in the 24th minute, but France restored their lead four minutes later and scored twice more after the break.
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Italy vs Israel Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have met six times across competitions, with Italy winning five and drawing the other.
- They last met in the reverse fixture in September at Bozsik Arena, which the Azzurri won 2-1.
- Italy are on a four-game unbeaten streak in the Nations League, recording three wins and scoring 10 goals.
- Israel have conceded at least twice in four of their last five games in the Nations League.
- The visitors have the worst defensive record in the Nations League, conceding nine goals in three games. They have scored once in each game.
Italy vs Israel Prediction
Italy are unbeaten in five home games in the Nations League, winning three. They are on a three-game winning streak.
Luciano Spalletti has called up Nicolò Zaniolo as the replacement for Pellegrini, who was sent off against Belgium and is suspended for this game
Israel, meanwhile, have been in poor touch in 2024, losing five of their six games across competitions. They have lost their three Nations League games.
Italy are unbeaten against the Skyblue and Whites, and considering their goalscoring form, expect them to record a comfortable win.
Prediction: Italy 2-1 Israel
Italy vs Israel Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Italy to win
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
Tip 4: Mateo Retegui to score or assist any time - Yes
