[UEFA Nations League] On paper, the hosts are clear favorites, and analysts are almost unanimous in backing Italy.

The generational transition in the *Squadra Azzurra* has been completed, and Luciano Spalletti’s team is now showing increasingly cohesive play. Although their recent results in international competitions, including Euro 2024 qualification, left something to be desired, Italy has been performing well in the Nations League.

In the first round, they secured an impressive 3-1 away win over France, followed by a 2-1 victory against Israel. Despite the close scoreline, Italy had full control of the game. Their most recent match ended in a 2-2 draw with Belgium, in which they had been leading 2-0 before Lorenzo Pellegrini's red card in the second half changed the momentum.Israel is clearly struggling in the elite division of the Nations League. Despite their surprising promotion to League A, Benny Shimon’s side seems unlikely to secure their place in the group.

After three matches, Israel has yet to earn any points, losing all their games with an aggregate score of 3-9. However, Israel has managed to score in each match, showing that they have potential in attack, even against Europe’s strongest teams.

Prediction: 3-0

Italy vs Israel and TV listing

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