Belgium Faces Off Against Israel in Crucial UEFA Nations League Clash
A Battle for Supremacy
The Belgium national football team will face off against the Israel national football team in a pivotal UEFA Nations League match on Thursday, June 15, 2023. The match will be held at the Brussels Stadium, and will be the first encounter between the two sides since Belgium's 3-1 victory in the 2016 European Championship qualifying campaign.
High Stakes for Both Teams
Belgium, ranked second in the FIFA World Rankings, will be looking to continue their impressive run of form in the Nations League. The Red Devils have won four of their five matches so far in the competition, including a 6-1 victory over Poland in their most recent outing.
Israel, ranked 58th in the FIFA World Rankings, will be looking to cause an upset and move up the standings in Group B2. The Blue and White have won two of their four matches so far, including a 2-1 victory over Iceland in their last match.
Key Players to Watch
Belgium will be relying on their star-studded squad to lead them to victory. Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne is one of the best midfielders in the world, and will be looking to create chances for his teammates. Romelu Lukaku, Chelsea's all-time leading goalscorer, will be looking to add to his tally of international goals.
Israel will be looking to their captain, Eran Zahavi, to lead the line. The PSV Eindhoven forward is one of the most experienced players in the team, and will be looking to use his goalscoring prowess to help his team to victory.
Predicted Lineups
Belgium: Thibaut Courtois; Toby Alderweireld, Jan Vertonghen, Jason Denayer; Thomas Meunier, Kevin De Bruyne, Leander Dendoncker, Yannick Carrasco; Eden Hazard, Dries Mertens, Romelu Lukaku.
Israel: Ofir Marciano; Eli Dasa, Ofri Arad, Hatem Abd Elhamed, Doron Leidner; Bibras Natcho, Nir Bitton, Orel Dgani; Eran Zahavi, Moanes Dabour, Manor Solomon.
Prediction
Belgium will be the favorites to win the match, but Israel will be hoping to cause an upset. The Red Devils have a wealth of experience and quality in their squad, and will be looking to continue their impressive run of form in the Nations League. However, Israel will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage, and will be looking to give Belgium a run for their money.
