Israel v Belgium Tips: Back underdogs to score
Match Preview
Israel host Belgium in the UEFA Nations League on Thursday. The visitors are the clear favourites but Israel have a good record at home and will be looking to cause an upset.
Israel have won their last two home games in the Nations League, against Albania and Iceland. They also held Scotland to a draw in their opening game of the campaign.
Belgium, meanwhile, have won their last two games in the Nations League, against Poland and Wales. They are currently top of Group B4 with six points from three games.
Team News
Israel are without injured duo Doron Leidner and Ben Sahar. Belgium have no major injury concerns.
Predicted Lineups
**Israel:** Marciano; Dasa, Tawatha, Goldberg, Cornud; Natkho, Peretz, Abu Fani; Zahavi, Dabbur, Solomon **Belgium:** Courtois; Castagne, Alderweireld, Vertonghen, Meunier; Witsel, Tielemans; Thorgan Hazard, De Bruyne, Eden Hazard; BatshuayiBetting Tips
Belgium are the clear favourites but Israel have a good record at home and will be looking to cause an upset.
The visitors are likely to dominate possession but Israel will be dangerous on the counter-attack.
Both teams have scored in each of their last three games in the Nations League and we could see another high-scoring encounter on Thursday.
Our top betting tips:
- Both teams to score @ 1.83
- Israel to win or draw @ 3.50
- Eran Zahavi to score anytime @ 3.00
Conclusion
Israel v Belgium is a fascinating clash between two teams with contrasting styles. Belgium are the clear favourites but Israel have a good record at home and will be looking to cause an upset.
We expect a close game with both teams scoring. Israel are a dangerous team on the counter-attack and will be looking to exploit Belgium's high defensive line.
Our top betting tip is for both teams to score at 3.50.
