Two teams who have won one and lost one so far in 2026 World Cup qualifying clash in Tallinn on Friday. Our Estonia vs Israel prediction considers whether either side will be able to chalk up maximum points here.
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Estonia vs Israel prediction: Solomon to impress in game with goals
Key stats
- Our Estonia vs Israel betting tips take into account that the visitors have only failed to score in one of their last nine internationals.
- Five of Estonia’s eight fixtures this term have produced over 2.5 goals, including their two most recent games.
- The Baltic side have only won two of their last 24 internationals.
Correct score prediction: Estonia 1-2 Israel
Israel were narrow winners by a 2-1 margin when the sides met in March, however they did have much the better of that game with 29 shots and a 76% share of the ball.
That fixture was played on neutral territory in Hungary, so they’ll fancy their chances of putting in a similar level of performance here, and overall, they should have a bit too much quality for their opponents.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Away win expected
- HOME: 11/2 (6.50) – 15.4%
- DRAW: 3/1 (4.00) – 25.0%
- AWAY: 8/15 (1.53) – 65.2%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The visitors are the favourites according to the Estonia vs Israel odds, with an implied probability of 65.2% that they win this match.
They head into the game following a big setback in the shape of a 4-2 defeat against Norway in their second 2026 World Cup qualifier.
As for Estonia, they were 3-2 winners in Moldova last time out in a game that saw both sides reduced to 10 men with Kevor Palumets seeing red for Jurgen Henn’s side.
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Most recent H2Hs: History favours Israel
Our Estonia vs Israel prediction suggests this match will follow the historical trend, with all of the three previous meetings won by the Israelis.
The reverse fixture in March was the first encounter in 18 years, and it saw Manor Solomon set up Eli Dasa for Israel’s winner.
Estonia preview: Palumets serves ban
There’ll be at least one change in midfield here with Palumets serving a suspension following his recent red card. Defenders Joonas Tamm, Rasmus Peetson and Kristo Hussar were all forced to pull out of the squad due to injuries.
Predicted Lineup: Hein (GK), Saliste, Kuusk, Paskotsi, Schjonning-Larsen, Ainsalu, Miller, Yakovlev, Kait, Simyavskiy & Sappinen
Europe - World Cup Qualifying 25/03/25
W Moldova 2 Estonia 3 Europe - World Cup Qualifying 22/03/25
L Israel 2 Estonia 1 UEFA Nations League C 19/11/24
L Slovakia 1 Estonia 0 UEFA Nations League C 16/11/24
D Azerbaijan 0 Estonia 0 UEFA Nations League C 14/10/24
L Sweden 3 Estonia 0
Israel preview: Three withdrawals for Ben Shimon
The visiting squad has been hit by three injury withdrawals, with Tai Baribo, Stav Turiel and Osher Davida all pulling out.
Predicted Lineup: Peretz (GK) Shlomo, Lemkin, Nachmias, Abada, E.Peretz, D.Peretz, Jaber, Solomon, Gloukh & Turgeman
Europe - World Cup Qualifying 25/03/25
L Norway 4 Israel 2 Europe - World Cup Qualifying 22/03/25
W Estonia 1 Israel 2 UEFA Nations League A 17/11/24
W Belgium 0 Israel 1 UEFA Nations League A 14/11/24
D France 0 Israel 0 UEFA Nations League A 14/10/24
L Italy 4 Israel 1
Player to watch – Manor Solomon
Israel can count on the services of Solomon who has been in exceptional form for Leeds. The winger registered 10 goals and 12 assists in the Championship this season as the Yorkshire club won promotion.
Solomon in a club of three
Only three players in the English second tier registered double figures for both goals and assists in the 2024/25 season, with the others being Jack Rudoni of Coventry and Middlesbrough’s Finn Azaz.