Italy vs Israel Prediction, 01:45 October 15: Deciding Fate

TPO - Football analysis Italy vs Israel, 2026 World Cup qualifiers - Team information, expected lineup, form, head-to-head history. If Italy wins 3 more points, it will decide its 2nd place, and end Israel's hopes.

Comments before the match Italy vs Israel

In recent years, Italy has not had a good relationship with the World Cup campaigns. As one of the greatest football nations, possessing the most championship trophies, Italy has not been able to participate in the last two finals. This year, even though the tournament has expanded the number of teams with the new version, making it easier than the European teams, for Italy, things are still not easy.

It is hard to believe that their opponents, Norway, are in such an unbeatable form. The team of Haaland, Odegaard... wins every match they play, has won all 6 matches so far and is absolutely leading Group I.

The situation makes it almost certain that Italy cannot win the number 1 position in the group. They can only defend the second position and a place in the play-off round. In this round, Italy will have to fight for 1 of 4 places to the final round, with a 1/4 ratio (12 second-placed teams in 12 qualifying groups and 4 teams at the top of the UEFA Nations League 2024/25 rankings but not yet qualified will play the play-off).

There are many risks in the play-off round but it is still the most likely path Italy can take. And to protect their position, Italy will certainly have to continue to beat Israel in tonight's meeting.

Form, history of confrontations between Italy and Israel

Italy have appeared at every World Cup between 1962 and 2014, but their qualification for next year's tournament remains uncertain as they currently sit six points behind the leaders of Group I.

Meanwhile, Israel has 9 points after 6 matches. They cannot qualify directly for the 2026 World Cup. This team is still racing to win a place in the play-off round.

On the plus side, the Azzurri have a game in hand against group leaders Norway and come into this game on the back of a four-game winning streak. Italy have won both of their home games in the tournament, scoring seven goals and conceding none. This will be a warning to Israel, who have lost both of their last two games and conceded 10 goals in the process.

The more they play, the more exhausted the Israeli players feel. After a rather successful first period, the results have not been in Israel’s favor recently, causing them to fall 3 points behind Italy after having played 1 more match. Perhaps after tonight, all of Israel’s fragile hopes will officially be shattered.

Expected lineup Italy vs Israel

Italy : Donnarumma (GK), Di Lorenzo, Mancini, Calafiori, Dimarco, Cambiaso, Barella, Tonali, Spinazzola, Raspadori & Retegui

Israel : Da. Peretz (GK), Dasa, Baltaxa, Nachmias, Revivo, Abu Fani, E. Peretz, Khalaily, Gloukh, Solomon & Baribo

Score prediction: Italy 2-0 Israel

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