Italy vs Israel Prediction & Tips
The Italian team is cruising through this qualifying cycle, racking up four consecutive wins and scoring at least two goals in each match. On the last matchday, Gennaro Gattuso’s side dominated Estonia 3-1, once again confirming their superiority in the group.
But all is not perfect: the defence remains a weak point, with eight goals conceded — one of the worst records among the second-placed teams in the group. At home, the Italians remain formidable: in their last 13 World Cup qualifying matches, they have never conceded more than one goal per game.
Israel, meanwhile, suffered a heavy defeat against Norway (0-5), putting them in a delicate position in the standings. Ran Ben-Shimon’s side already have three defeats and are now three points behind Italy. A poor performance in Udine could well dash their hopes of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.
Despite this, the Israeli attack deserves respect — before the Norwegian defeat, they had scored in nine consecutive games. Away from home, the Israelis play without compromise: 13 consecutive away games without a draw and an offensive festival — at least four goals scored in eight of their last outings.
OVER 3.5 CARDS @ 1.97
