The Matchday 5 clash in the Nations League between France and Israel in Group 2 of League A will take place on November 14 at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis. France vs. Israel: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Referee: Tobias Stieler (Germany)
Matches – 15 (International matches, 2023/24–2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 78;
Average yellow cards per match – 5.2;
Red cards shown – 4;
Average fouls per match – 24;
Penalties – 40%.
Predicted lineups for France vs. Israel
France (4-2-3-1): Mike Maignan – Jules Kounde, William Saliba, Ibrahima Konate, Theo Hernandez – Matteo Guendouzi, Eduardo Camavinga – Marcus Thuram, Michael Olise, Randal Kolo Muani – Christopher Nkunku.
Israel (3-5-2): Daniel Peretz – Ilay Feingold, Idan Nachmias, Raz Shlomo – Eli Dasa, Dor Peretz, Muhammed Abu Fani, Omri Gandelman, Oscar Gloukh – Dolev Haziza, Manor Solomon.
France
Didier Deschamps' side triumphed 2-1 away against Belgium in the last round. As a result, France secured their third consecutive victory in the Nations League for only the second time in their history. With nine points, they are second in the group standings. France needs just one point from their remaining two matches to advance to the quarter-finals.
Defender Lucas Digne is suspended for this game.
- The team has not lost in regular time in 7 of their last 10 home matches in the Nations League (6 wins, 1 draw).
- France has not scored more than two goals in 90 minutes in their last five home games in this tournament.
- A maximum of three goals have been scored in regular time in 4 of France's last 5 home matches in the Nations League.
Israel
Ran Ben Shimon's side suffered a 1-4 defeat away to Italy in the last round. Consequently, Israel has lost four consecutive matches in the Nations League, with heavy defeats in their last two games. The team has not earned any points in this tournament edition and sits at the bottom of the group. A defeat against France will end Israel's hopes of staying in League A.
- The team has not won in regular time in 6 of their last 8 away matches in the Nations League (2 draws, 4 losses).
- At least three goals have been scored in 90 minutes in 5 of Israel's last 7 away games in this tournament.
- Both teams have scored in regular time in 6 of Israel's last 7 away matches in this tournament.
France vs. Israel: Match Prediction
At home, France plays from a position of strength, positively impacting their scoring: in 8 of their last 10 home matches in the Nations League, the team has found the net in regular time. However, their defensive line is not always flawless at home, with only three clean sheets in this period.
Israel deserves credit for their bold play in League A, scoring in each of their four matches in the elite division of the Nations League. Additionally, their scoring streak in this tournament extends to nine matches. However, Israel regularly makes defensive errors: they have not kept a clean sheet in their last nine away games in the Nations League.
I expect Israel to find the net at least once against France, and there is no doubt about the attacking prowess of Didier Deschamps' side. My prediction: Both teams to score – yes