Israel and Belgium face each other this Sunday (11/17), at 4:45 pm (Brasília time), in a game valid for the sixth and final round of the Nations League group stage. The match takes place on a neutral field, at the Bozsik Aréna, in the city of Budapest, Hungary. The teams are part of group 2 of league A.
The game decides who will be relegated directly to league B. Belgium, in third, with four points, one victory and a balance of -2, could even lose by three goals difference. The third place team will still play repechage matches against a 2nd place group from league B to decide their fate.
For Israel, all that matters is a victory by four or more goals difference. The team is in fourth and last place in the group, with one point and a balance of -9.
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Israel x Hungary: where to watch
- Date: Sunday, November 17, 2024
- Time: 4:45 pm (Brasília time)
- Where to watch: Disney+ Premium (streaming)
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Israel x Belgium: lineups
How do the two teams arrive for the match? Check it all out below!
Israel lineup
The situation of the Israeli team is dramatic. The team fell into the group of Belgium, Italy and France, which complicated their situation. In five games played in the Nations League, there were five defeats and one draw, which happened in the last round, against France, 0-0, playing away from home.
The team’s big name is goalkeeper Daniel Peretz, Manuel Neuer’s backup at Bayern Munich. He was the highlight of the goalless draw against France.
Israel’s probable lineup: Peretz; Jehezkel, Nachmias, Shlomo, Goldberg, Abada; Abu Fani, Jaber, Salomon, Gloukh; Turgeman. Technical: Ran Ben Simon.
Belgium lineup
The Belgium team is going through a difficult time. The team only won in their debut in the Nations League, beating Israel, at home, 3-1. Against Italy and France, there were three defeats and one draw (against Italy, away from home).
Lukaku, who returned to the national team on this FIFA Date, started against Italy, last Thursday (14/11), and remains in the team. Regarding absences, De Bruyne, Meunier, Fofana, Tielemans, De Ketelaere and Doku are injured.
Probable Belgium lineup: Casteels; Chestnut, Debast, Faes, Theate; Mangala, Onana, Lukebakio, Trossard, Bakayoko; Lukaku. Technical: Domenico Tedesco.
