Israel vs France Prediction, Preview, Lineups and Team News | Nations League | October 10, 2024

Preview

• Tournament: UEFA Nations League
• Date: Thursday, Oct 10
• Kick-off Time: 07:45 pm GMT
• Venue: Bozsik Aréna, Hungary

France’s national football team will battle for supremacy 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 two games against Belgium and Italy. It has been more than 50 years since they made any major tournament appearance. The hosts are not looking in good shape to beat France in this encounter.

Meanwhile, France’s national football team produced an underwhelming performance in the Euro 2024 this summer but have started the Nations League on a strong note. They are coming off a comfortable 2-0 over Belgium in their second game of the competition and are second in the group standings. Didier Deschamp’s men are expected to secure an easy three points in this tie.

Israel national football team news

Israel will welcome their captain Eli Dasa who missed the Nations League openers against Belgium and Italy. But they will be without Leeds United winger Manor Solomon who misses out with a hamstring injury. Players like Omri Gandelman, Ramzi Safouri, Liel Abada, and Anan Khalaily are all expected to play a part.

France national football team news

Meanwhile, for France, captain Kylian Mbappe has been struggling with a thigh injury and has been left out of the squad. Bayern Munich defender Dayot Upamecano suffered a muscle strain and has been replaced with Lioc Bade for the upcoming Nations League clashes. English-born Michael Olise will make his third competitive appearance for Les Blues.

Israel vs France Predicted Lineups

Israel national football team predicted lineup:

Goalkeeper: Gerafi

Defenders: Shlomo, Nachmias, Eli Dasa

Midfielders: Jehezkel, Lavi, Peretz, Gropper

Forwards: Solomon, Gloukh; Khalaily

France national football team predicted lineup:

Goalkeeper: Maignan

Defenders: Kounde, Konate, Saliba, Hernandez

Midfielders: Kante, Kone, Zaire-Emery

Forwards: Dembele, Thuram, Olise

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Head-to-Head

The two sides have faced off only nine times in the past, with France winning four of those games. Israel won only one game and the remaining four games ended in a draw.

Last five matches result:

Key Players to Watch out in Israel vs France

Eli Dasa (Israel)

Israel captain Eli Dasa missed the competition’s openers against Italy and Belgium with an injury. The versatile defender who can operate in several positions at the back plays for Dynamo Moscow in the Russian Premier League. He is undoubtedly the country’s biggest star in the tournament.

Michael Olise (France)

English-born attacker Michael Olise who made his move to Bayern Munich this summer will play his third competitive game for Les Blues. He has been in blistering form for Vincent Kompany’s side and has bagged six goals and three assists in nine appearances across all competitions.

Israel vs France Prediction

Israel’s national football team struggled in their two Nations League opening games as they are coming off a frustrating 2-1 loss to Italy. The Chosen Team are not a major force in international competitions, hence they are not expected to go deep in the Nations League this year. They have now conceded 12 goals in their last five matches.

France’s national football team, meanwhile, are favourites for this tie due to their stellar H2H record against the host side. Les Blues bounced back after losing their Nations League opener to Italy with a 2-0 win over Belgium in the second game. They did not have the best of UEFA Euro 2024 campaigns but have done well in other international tournaments.

Predicted Score: Israel 0-2 France 

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