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

Gli Azzurri emerged victorious when they last faced each other.

The Italy national football team are ready to host the Israel national football team for their upcoming fixture of the FIFA World Cup European Qualifiers. This is going to be an entertaining contest, which will take place at the Bluenergy Stadium.

Gli Azzurri are coming in after securing an easy win against Estonia in their last World Cup qualifying game. The Italy national football team performed well.

They did concede a goal, but scored three in return. The Italians will be at home and will be feeling confident coming into their next fixture.

The Israel national football team are coming in after getting thrashed by the hands of Norway in their previous fixture. HaNivcheret have performed decently in their current campaign of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers. They will be under pressure from the start, as it is going to be an away fixture for them.

Kick-off:

• Location: Udine, Italy
• Stadium: Bluenergy Stadium
• Date: Wednesday, October 15
• Kick-off Time: 12:15 a.m. IST (Tuesday, October 14; 06:45 p.m. GMT/ 02:45 p.m. ET/ 11:45 a.m. PT)
• Referee: Clement Trupin
• VAR: In use

Form:

Italy: L-W-W-W-W

Israel: W-W-W-L-L

Players to Watch

Mateo Retegui (Italy)

The Al Qadsiah forward came up with a good performance in his last fixture for the national football team. Mateo Retegui scored an important goal, which led Gli Azzurri to an easy win. He will be yet again ready to lead his side on the attacking front and is going to be a constant menace to the opponent’s defence.

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Oscar Gloukh (Israel)

Oscar Gloukh is going to play a crucial part in the attacking front for the Israel national football team. Even though he failed to score a goal in the previous game against Norway, Gloukh is still going to be an important asset in the final third for the visitors. He will be looking to help his side stand a chance against Gli Azzurri.

Match Facts

• Gli Azzurri have won all of their last four matches.
• HaNivcheret are on a two-match losing streak.
• Israel are yet to win a match against Italy.

Italy vs Israel: Betting Tips and Odds

• Italy to win @2/9 bet365
• Mateo Retegui to score @7/2 Unibet
• Goals over 3.5 @21/20 William Hill

Injury and Team News

Moise Kean, Matteo Politano and Mattia Zaccagni are injured, hence will not be in action for Italy.

Israel might miss out on the services of Idan Nachmias and Stav Lemkin due to a lack of fitness.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 8

Italy won: 7

Israel won: 0

Draws: 1

Predicted Lineups

Italy predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Donnarumma (GK); Di Lorenzo, Bastoni, Calafiori; Orsolini, Barella, Tonali, Dimarco; Kean, Raspadori; Retegui

Israel predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Peretz (GK); Dasa, Blorian, Nachmias, Revivo; Khalaili, Abu Fani, Peretz, Solomon; Biton, Gloukh

Match Prediction

They came up with an intense and interesting fixture between these teams. The Italy national football team are likely to come out on top against Israel in their upcoming World Cup qualifier.

Prediction: Italy 4-1 Israel

Telecast Details

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