- Date and Time: 17 November 2024, 20:45 GMT + 1
- Venue: Bozsik Arena, Budapest, Hungary
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Israel
Israel are one of the lesser-known teams in the UEFA Nations League, and they will be keen on changing this notion when they take on Belgium.
Having suffered four consecutive defeats, Israel will be low on confidence against the trigger-happy Belgians, who like to attack in the final third and pounce on loose second balls. However, in the match against France, Israel showed an ability to defend very deep and minimise dangerous chances in their penalty box.
לכל מקום שנגיע נעשה הכל כדי להביא לכם גאווה🇮🇱 pic.twitter.com/t7a5G6jicM
— ISRAEL FA (@ISRAELFA) November 14, 2024
Belgium are ranked fourth in the Group 2 table with 2 points while their opponents Israel are fourth without having opened their account yet.
Israel like to line up with a three-man defence, and this often hampers them from going forward whenever they have possession. Although manager Ran Ben Shimon likes the three-man defence to give his team solidity at the back, it is often at the cost of compromising on their attacking instincts.
Against Belgium, their fullbacks Liel Abada and Dolev Haziza will have to be on the vanguard and make use of the flanks.
Belgium
Belgium are one of the most feared sides in international football at the moment, and being ranked sixth in the FIFA rankings goes a long way in reinforcing this notion.
The Belgians are a side that likes to foray into the final third and attack their opponents’ goalposts as much as possible. They will find it easy to do so against Israel, given that their midfielders will not have to battle for the ball too much.
FT. #BELITA #DEVILTIME pic.twitter.com/kxRYOhftme
— Belgian Red Devils (@BelRedDevils) November 14, 2024
Belgium are also known to use their wings well and sometimes even invert them to get balls through to their attacking midfielders and strikers.
Jeremy Doku and Leandro Trossard will have big roles to play in this game, while striker Lois Openda will want to get behind the Israel defenders and challenge their high line.
Manager Dominico Tedesco likes to keep possession during the build-up of play, and we can expect to see the same in this match.
Bet hereIsrael vs Belgium Prediction
- Pick: Belgium to win this match
- Odds: 1.39 (22Bet)
- Score prediction: Israel 1-3 Belgium
Belgium have the upper hand in this game, and we expect them to play with a lot of confidence. They will likely keep possession of the ball for major periods of the game and attack through the wings.
Israel will have to mark their zones tightly if they intend to put a lid on the Belgian attack in this game, and position their players in such a way that the latter’s high-pressing tactics do not become fruitful.
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— Belgian Red Devils (@BelRedDevils) November 14, 2024
Israel will also try to maintain a high line in this game, but they have to be aware of the challenges that Belgium’s wingers can pose to them when running behind them.
Both teams are known for pressing high, and Belgium manager Tedesco will try to capitalize on latching onto the stray balls lost by Israel’s midfielders.
Quite naturally, Israel will wait for their chances in such an intense game and want to play on the counter. Belgium need to be focused at all times and not allow a counter-attack to ruin their defensive shape.
Israel vs Belgium Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Belgium to score more than 2.5 goals
- Odds: 2.29 (22Bet)
Belgium can be expected to score more than 2.5 goals in this game since they did so against Israel in two out of the last three matches played between the two teams.
Israel have lost all three games they have played against Belgium in the past, and this trend seems unlikely to change in this encounter.
Belgium’s renowned attackers, including the legendary central attacking midfielder Kevin de Bruyne, will threaten Israel’s defence at all times. The latter will have to make sure that they do not make any mistakes inside their own half, as that could quickly turn fatal.
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