Israel vs Italy Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

Gennaro Gattuso’s side eye a big win over Israel.

Nagyerdei Stadion in Hungary gears up to host the FIFA World Cup Qualifier fixture between former World champions Italy and former Asian champions Israel.

Israel earned promotion to UEFA Nations League A recently. After joining UEFA in 1994, Israel had a series of mixed results. They are led by former Cyprus gaffer Ran Ben Shimon.

He will be looking forward to propelling Israel into the FIFA World Cup 2026, just like he steered them to UEFA Euro 2028.

After a series of underwhelming performances under former Napoli gaffer Luciano Spalletti, Gennaro Gattuso took over the reins and will be hoping to end a series of World Cup drought for the four-time World Champions. Despite a defeat to Norway, they made a strong comeback with two consecutive wins.

Kick-off:

• Location: Debrecen, Hungary
• Stadium: Nagyerdei Stadion
• Date: Tuesday, September 9
• Kick-off Time: 12:15 a.m. IST
• Referee: Slavko Vinčić
• VAR: In use

Players to Watch

Manor Solomon (Israel)

The Israeli striker has previously plied his trade with teams like Shakhtar Donetsk and Fulham before finding his new home at N17 after joining the Lilywhites. He has spent the majority of his time outside North London as a loanee to clubs like Leeds United and Villarreal. He will be looking forward to delivering a solid performance upfront for Israel to win the next game against the mighty opponents.

Gianluigi Donnarumma (Italy)

The 26-year-old Italian goalkeeper recently made a move from the French capital to the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, months after winning the treble with PSG. Donnarumma has previously helped his nation to become the European Champions in 2021. At a time when Gli Azzurri desperately need a win to keep their World Cup hopes alive, all eyes will be on the Italian custodian between the sticks.

Match Facts

• The match will take place at the Nagyerdei Stadion in Hungary
• Italy are coming after a big win over Estonia.
• Israel won their last game against Moldova.

Israel VS Italy: Betting Tips and Odds

• Italy to win the match -1/125 with bet365
• Matteo Retegui to score the first goal – 19/5 with William Hill
• Israel 0-2 Italy – 13/5 with bet365

Injury and Team News

Israel have no injury concerns for the next game.

Italy also have no injury concerns for the upcoming game.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 07

Israel won: 00

Italy won: 06

Draws: 01

Predicted Lineups

Israel predicted lineup (4-1-4-1)

Peretz (GK); Dasa, Namchias, Lemkin, Revivo; Peretz; Bitton, Peretz, Gloukh, Solomon; Baribo

Italy predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Donnarumma (GK); Di Lorenzo, Bastoni, Calafiori, Dimarco; Politano, Barella, Tonali, Zaccagni; Kean, Retegui

Match Prediction

Italy would be determined not to leave any stone unturned to make it to the FIFA World Cup 2026 after missing two back-to-back editions. Both teams are in good form, but we expect the away side to clinch all three points in Hungary.

Prediction: Israel 0-2 Italy

Telecast Details

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