Israel vs. Belgium - prediction, team news, lineups

Preview

Israel will host Belgium in a friendly match on Tuesday, March 29, 2023, at the Sammy Ofer Stadium in Haifa. Both teams will use this friendly match as preparation for the upcoming 2024 UEFA European Championship qualifiers.

Israel - confident hosts

The hosts are coming into this match off a 2-1 win over Albania in their last match. They will be looking to extend their unbeaten run to three matches, having also drawn 0-0 with Iceland in their previous match.

Israel will be confident of getting a positive result in this match. They have a good record at home, having won their last three matches at the Sammy Ofer Stadium.

Belgium - looking to bounce back

Belgium, on the other hand, will be looking to bounce back from a disappointing 1-0 defeat to Sweden in their last match. It was their first defeat in their last five matches.

The visitors will be without some of their key players for this match, including Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku, and Eden Hazard.

Prediction

This match is expected to be a close one, with both teams having a chance to win. However, Belgium is the favorite, given their superior quality and experience.

The visitors are likely to dominate possession and create more chances, but Israel will be dangerous on the counterattack.

A draw is the most likely outcome, but Belgium will be confident of getting a win if they can take their chances.

Team news

Israel

Injured: None
Suspended: None

Belgium

Injured: Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku, Eden Hazard
Suspended: None

Lineups

Israel (4-3-3):

GK: Ofir Marciano
RB: Ofir Davidzada
CB: Sean Goldberg
CB: Eytan Tibi
LB: Dor Peretz
CM: Bibras Natcho
CM: Nir Bitton
CM: Manor Solomon
RW: Eran Zahavi
ST: Shon Weissman
LW: Liel Abada

Belgium (4-3-3):

GK: Thibaut Courtois
RB: Timothy Castagne
CB: Toby Alderweireld
CB: Jason Denayer
LB: Jan Vertonghen
CM: Youri Tielemans
CM: Axel Witsel
CM: Thorgan Hazard
RW: Leandro Trossard
ST: Michy Batshuayi
LW: Jeremy Doku