Israel vs Belgium Prediction, Preview, Lineups and Team News | Nations League | November 17, 2024
Preview
- Tournament: UEFA Nations League
- Date: Sunday, Nov 17
- Kick-off Time: 07:45 pm GMT
- Venue: Bozsik Aréna, Hungary
Belgium’s national football team will go head-to-head with the Israel national football team in the group-stage clash of the Nations League campaign at the Bozsik Aréna. Israel had a disappointing start to the Nations League campaign and will hope to bag their first points of the competition.
Despite never playing in the European Championship, Israel’s national football team have managed to qualify for the Nations League but lost their opening four games in the competition. It has been more than 50 years since they made any major tournament appearance and they would likely exit the competition as they are yet to open their account in the Nations League.
Meanwhile, Belgium’s national football team produced an underwhelming performance since the start of the competition and have succumbed to a 2-1 defeat to France in their latest game. They are third in the group standings with just four points in four games but a victory against the side bottom of the standings would guarantee them a spot in the playoffs.
Israel national football team news
Israel will welcome their captain Eli Dasa who has returned after a spell on the sidelines. Forward Dor Turgeman has pulled out of the squad with an injury whereas Omri Glazer is also absent.
Belgium national football team news
Meanwhile, for Belgium, captain Kevin De Bruyne is the most notable absentee in Tadesco’s squad. Other players such as Thomas Meunier, Jeremy Doku, Charles De Ketelaere, Youri Tielemans and Malick Fofana have also been sidelined in this international break. Chelsea midfielder Romeo Lavia is also a minor doubt despite reporting for international duty.
Israel vs Belgium Predicted Lineups
Israel national football team predicted lineup:
Goalkeeper: Peretz
Defenders: Dasa, Feingold, Nachimas
MidfieldersAbada, Kanichowsky, Abu Fani, Haziza
Forwards: Gloukh, Gandelman; Baribo
Belgium national football team predicted lineup:
Goalkeeper: Casteels
Defenders: Castagne, Debast, Faes, Theate
Midfielders: Mangala, Onana, Vermeeren
Forwards: Bakayoko, Lukaku, Trossard
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Head-to-Head
The two sides have faced off only eight times in the past, with Belgium winning seven of those games. Israel won only one game.
Last five matches result:
| Date | Match | Competition |
| September 06, 2024 | Belgium 3-1 Israel | UEFA Nations League |
| October 1, 2015 | Belgium 3-1 Israel | UEFA European Championship |
| March 31, 2015 | Israel 0-1 Belgium | UEFA European Championship |
| January 19, 1988 | Israel 2-3 Belgium | International Friendly |
| November 15, 1978 | Israel 1-0 Belgium | International Friendly |
Key Players to Watch out in Israel vs Belgium
Eli Dasa (Israel)
Israel captain Eli Dasa missed the competition’s openers against Italy and Belgium with an injury. The versatile defender who has now returned to the first-team setup plays for Dynamo Moscow in the Russian Premier League. He is undoubtedly the country’s biggest star in this tournament.
Romelu Lukaku (Belgium)
The former Chelsea and Manchester United striker has been recalled to Belgium’s 23-man squad in the November international break. He missed the opening four matches of the Nations League despite being the country’s record goalscorer with 85 goals in 119 appearances.
Israel vs Belgium Prediction
Israel’s national football team struggled in their four Nations League games and are yet to register a win in this competition. They have sustained four defeats from four games which was expected against Italy, France and Belgium. They have now conceded 13 goals in their last four matches and another heavy defeat is expected by the Sky-Blue and Whites.
Belgium’s national football team, meanwhile, are favourites for this tie due to their stellar H2H record against the host nation. The Red Devils succumbed to a 2-1 loss to France in their previous tie and have picked up only four points from their four games. They did not have the best of UEFA Euro 2024 campaigns and are currently on course for a relegation playoff.
Predicted Score: Israel 0-2 Belgium
Where to Watch Israel vs Belgium Live?
| Country | Where to watch |
| USA | Fox Sports USA English, fubo TV |
| UK | ITV |
| India | Sony Network/SonyLiv |
| Israel | The Sports Channel and Charlton |
| Belgium | RTBF, RTL and Eleven Sports |
FAQs
Q. When is Israel vs Belgium?
The Israel vs Belgium game will be played on 17th November at Bozsik Aréna.
Q. Where to watch Israel vs Belgium live for free?
Q. What is the predicted score for Israel vs Belgium?
The predicted score for Israel vs Belgium is 0-2.
Q. What is the head-to-head record for Israel vs Belgium?
Both Israel and Belgium played eight games. Belgium recorded seven wins, whereas Israel managed only one.