Match Analysis: Israel vs. Italy
Match Information
– Date and Time: 9 September 2024 at 18:45 UTC
– Stadium: Bozsik Arena
– Location: Budapest, Hungary
– Referee: Ivan Kruzliak (Slovakia)
Head-to-Head Analysis
– Italy 1-0 Israel (World Championship Qualification, September 2017)
– Israel 1-3 Italy (World Championship Qualification, September 2016)
Italy has had recent success against Israel in their World Championship qualification encounters, winning both of their last two meetings.
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Recent Form
Israel
– Last match: Lost 1-3 to Belgium (UEFA Nations League)
– Previous results: A mixed bag with a strong win against Belarus (4-0) but losses to Iceland (1-4), Hungary (0-3), and others.
Italy
– Last match: Won 3-1 against France (UEFA Nations League)
– Previous results: Mixed results at Euro 2024 with losses to Switzerland (0-2) and Spain (0-1) but a win against Albania (2-1).
Predicted Lineups
Israel (4-3-3)
– Goalkeeper: Yoav Gerafi
– Defenders: Denny Gropper, Idan Nachmias, Raz Shlomo, Roy Revivo
– Midfielders: Dor Peretz, Mohammad Abu Fani, Mahmoud Jaber
– Forwards: Manor Solomon, Dean David, Oscar Gloukh
Italy (4-3-3)
– Goalkeeper: Gianluigi Donnarumma
– Defenders: Alessandro Bastoni, Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Alessandro Buongiorno, Federico Dimarco
– Midfielders: Sandro Tonali, Davide Frattesi, Lorenzo Pellegrini
– Forwards: Giacomo Raspadori, Moise Kean, Mateo Retegui
Strengths and Weaknesses
Israel
– Strengths: Capable of high-scoring outputs (4-0 against Belarus); individual talents like Manor Solomon and Oscar Gloukh.
– Weaknesses: Inconsistent defense prone to lapses; heavy defeats in key matches indicate vulnerability under pressure.
Italy
– Strengths: Solid defensive cohesion highlighted by Gianluigi Donnarumma in goal; creative and balanced midfield; effective counter-attacking potential.
– Weaknesses: Occasional scoring droughts; recent Euro 2024 form showing vulnerabilities against stronger opposition.
Predicted Key Players
Israel
– Manor Solomon: Agile winger capable of creating chances.
– Oscar Gloukh: Creative midfielder who can break through defenses.
Italy
– Giacomo Raspadori: In good goal-scoring form, likely to be a key offensive threat.
– Davide Frattesi: Midfield anchor known for his tackling and positioning.
Weather Impact
The conditions in Budapest are expected to be mild, which should not adversely affect either team’s performance, allowing both sides to play their natural game.
Prediction
Considering Israel’s inconsistency and Italy’s stronger squad depth and recent performance against France, Italy seems to have the upper hand.
– Result: Italy wins
– Score Prediction: Israel 1-2 Italy
– Potential Goal Scorers: Manor Solomon (Israel), Giacomo Raspadori (Italy), Davide Frattesi (Italy)
This prediction factors in Italy’s improved form in recent matches and their historical success against Israel. Israel might score due to home ground advantages, but Italy’s overall quality should see them through.
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