Israel vs France Prediction and Betting Tips | October 10th 2024

Israel will lock horns with France at Bozsik Aréna in the group stage of the UEFA Nations League on Thursday. The Skyblue and Whites lost their first two games of the competition last month while Les Bleus won one out of their two games.

Israel suffered a 3-1 loss to Belgium in their campaign opener, with Timothy Castagne's own goal helping them equalize in the first half. Their poor form continued in their second group-stage match as they fell to a 2-1 loss to Italy. Mohammad Abu Fani scored the consolation goal in the 90th minute.

The visitors suffered a 3-1 loss to Italy in their campaign opener and bounced back with a 2-0 home win over Belgium, thanks to goals from Randal Kolo Muani and Ousmane Dembélé.

Israel vs France Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

The two teams have squared off nine times in all competitions. As expected, Les Bleus have the upper hand in these meetings, recording four wins. The Skyblue and Whites have got the better of the 2018 FIFA World Cup winners once and four games have ended in draws.
They last met in the 2006 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, with the two meetings ending in draws.
Les Bleus have kept clean sheets in five of their nine meetings against Israel.
France have won two of their last eight games in the Nations League, with both wins being registered at home. They are winless in their last three away games in the competition, with two ending in draws.
The visitors have won four of their last eight games across all competitions, with two being registered against Belgium.
The Skyblue and Whites have suffered four losses in their last five games in all competitions and friendlies, conceding 12 goals.

Israel vs France Prediction

Israel have suffered losses in their first two games of the competition, scoring one goal apiece, and will look to improve upon that record. They have failed to score in two of their last three meetings against the visitors.

Les Bleus returned to winning ways after two consecutive losses in their previous outing with a 2-0 win over Belgium. They kept just their second clean sheet in their last nine games in the Nations League in that win and will look to continue that momentum.

Didier Deschamps has left Kylian Mbappe out of the squad for this international break due to a minor injury at Real Madrid's behest. Dayot Upamecano was injured last week and has been replaced by Loic Bade.

The Skyblue and Whites have conceded five goals in their opening two games of the competition. They are winless in their last six meetings against the visitors. With that in mind, and considering the advantage in squad quality for the 2018 World Cup Winners, the visitors are expected to eke out a narrow win.

Prediction: Israel 1-2 France

Israel vs France Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - France to win

Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals

Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes

Tip 4: Michael Olise to score or assist any time - Yes