Israel Vs Italy Preview, Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds

Ahead of Monday’s World Cup qualifier, FootItalia has the Israel vs Italy preview, prediction, betting tips and odds. 

Israel Vs Italy Preview

Gennaro Gattuso got off to the perfect start on MD3 as his Italy side romped to a 5-0 win over Estonia in Bergamo. Mateo Retegui (2), Moise Kean, Giacomo Raspadori and Alessandro Bastoni were all on target at the Gewiss.

Now, the 2006 winner will be aiming for maximum points once again to keep the pressure on Norway at the top of Group I.

Gattuso knows just how vital qualification to next year’s finals will be having missed out on the last two global tournaments. A third is almost unthinkable.

Standing in their way in Debrecen is second-placed Israel. Ran Ben Shimon’s men have picked up 9 points from a possible 12 so even a point at the Nagyerdei Stadion would be enough to hold on to a play-off spot.

However, the Israelis have never beaten the four-time World Cup winners in their seven previous encounters. They have lost their last four in a row which included two Nations League defeats in 2024.

Nonetheless, confidence will be high in the camp having won five of their last six games in all competitions. The only blemish came against Norway in March whereby the Skyblue and Whites were thrashed 4-2.

Israel Vs Italy Prediction

Italy are the -250 favorites to win in Hungary this evening with offshore sportsbooks and that is exactly what we are predicting to happen.

Gennaro Gattuso’s 4-4-2 formation worked very well against Estonia despite the goalless first-half. Forwards Mateo Retegui and Moise Kean burst into action after the interval and demonstrated their class.

The Azzurri – who registered 40 shots on MD3 – won’t have as many chances tonight but will have enough about them to leave the Nagyerdei Stadion with all three points.

Israel is playing well at the moment but the gulf in class between the sides will be too evident. Expect a fairly tight affair which Gattuso’s side taking home a valuable three points.

Prediction: Israel 1-2 Italy

Israel Vs Italy Betting Tips

• Israel vs Italy betting tip 1: Mateo Retegui to score anytime at +115

The 2024-25 Capocannoniere winner was in fine form on Friday and we expect him to get on the scoresheet once again against Israel. The price of +115 provides plenty of value.

• Israel vs Italy betting tip 2: Italy to win and BTTS at +210

Having switched to a four-man defence, Gennaro Gattuso is doing his utmost to strengthen the backline but Israel has breached it in their last two meetings. And we feel that will happen again.

Israel Vs Italy Odds

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