Italy has great favoritism to beat Israel, in Group I of the European Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, this Wednesday (14/09), at 3:45 pm (Brasília time), at the Bleuenergy Stadium, in Udine. The duel will be broadcast on Disney+.
Italy is in second place in the group, with 12 points won and qualifying for the World Cup play-offs. There are four wins and one defeat in five games. Israel is in third place, with nine points.
*All odds in this article are subject to change
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Italy x Israel: odds and prediction
| Betano | Bet365 | Who | |
| Italy | 1.22 | 1.18 | 1.15 |
| Draw | 6.60 | 7.00 | 7.50 |
| Israel | 12.50 | 15.00 | 15.00 |
Prediction: Italy wins
Despite all the apprehension due to the irregular campaign, Italy plays at home and has a stronger team than Israel. Therefore, due to the better team and field control, they can come away with the three points.
Italy x Israel: predictions and betting tips
- Both Mark Yes – 1.91 and betano
- Asian Handicap +1 for Israel – 3.55 na Bet365
- Over 0.5 shots on goal from Frattesi – 1.80 on KTO
Both Score Yes – odd 1.91
Italy has been showing some defensive fragility in these World Cup qualifiers. They conceded seven goals in five games and did not concede goals in just one round.
Asian Handicap +1 for Israel – odd 3.55
Israel is having a good campaign and only lost by more than a goal difference in the games against Norway. In the first game against Italy, they were defeated 5-4, so they can have a balanced duel.
Over 0.5 shots on goal from Frattesi – odd 1.80
Frattesi is one of the main names in Italy’s attack. Holder, participates in most offensive moves and can appear well in the game.
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Italy x Israel: time and where to watch
- European Qualifiers – 8th round
- Data: Tuesday, October 14th
- Time: 3:45 pm (Brasília time)
- Local: Bluenergy Stadium in Udine, Italy
- Transmission: Disney+ Premium (streaming)
Italy: current situation and latest information
After an irregular start in the Qualifiers, Italy got into gear and is coming off three consecutive victories, against Estonia (two games) and Israel itself. There are 13 goals scored in three games.
Regarding the lineup, coach Gennaro Gattuso has three absences, all due to injury: strikers Politano, Zaccagni and Kean.
Probable Italy lineup
Donnarumma. Di Lorenzo, Mancini and Calafiori; Barella, Tonali, Orsolini and Dimarco; Raspadori, Frattesi and Retegui. Technical: Gennaro Gattuso.
Italy’s last games
- 11/10 – Estonia 1 x 3 Italy – Qualifiers
- 08/09 – Israel 4 x 5 Italy – Qualifiers
- 05/09 – Italy 5 x 0 Estonia – Qualifiers
Israel: moment and latest information
Israel started the Qualifiers well, but lost momentum with two consecutive defeats, to Norway and Italy. As a result, the team is fighting for a place in the playoffs.
For the game against the Italians, coach Ran Ben Shimon has two absences in defense: Nachmias and Lemkin, all injured.
Israel’s probable lineup
Peretz; Dasa, Peretz, Baltaxa, Blorian and Revivo; Gloukh, Abu Fani, Biton and Solomon; Khalaili. Technical: Ran Ben Shimon.
Israel’s last games
- 11/10 – Norway 5 x 0 Israel – Qualifiers
- 08/09 – Israel 4 x 5 Italy – Qualifiers
- 05/09 – Moldova 0 x 4 Israel – Qualifiers
