France go in search of their fourth straight win in the Nations League A this week when they play host to an Israel side that sit bottom of Group 2 with no points to their name.
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France vs Israel prediction: Goals at both ends of the pitch?
Key Stats
- Both teams have scored in each of Israel's last four fixtures.
- France have won four of their last six meetings with Israel.
- Over 3.5 goals have been produced in four of Israel's last five outings.
Correct score prediction: France 3-1 Israel
France have scored at least three goals in two of their last four outings in the Nations League but have only kept one clean sheet in their last five fixtures, while Israel have conceded at least three goals in four of their last six matches but have scored at least one goal in each of their last five games.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Odds stacked against Israel
- HOME: 1/7 (1.14) – 87.5%
- DRAW: 9/1 (10.00) – 10%
- AWAY: 24/1 (25.00) – 4%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
France are the expected winner of this game with a probability of 87.5% and we can't see this game ending in anything but a home victory.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: France dominate
Thursday's hosts have won three and drawn two of their last five games against Israel, running out 4-1 winners when the pair locked horns in October.
UEFA Nations League A 10/10/24
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France preview: Won last three matches
France are without Kylian Mbappe for their final two Nations League A games but that shouldn't stop them from securing all three points against Israel on Thursday night.
The French have won each of their last three matches in this competition beating Belgium twice and Israel once, and they sit second in Group 2 a point behind Italy with two games left to play.
Along with Mbappe, Aurélien Tchouameni and Ousmane Dembele are the two big names missing from the latest France squad due to injury.
Predicted lineup: Maignan (GK), Digne, Konate, Pavard, Saliba, Kante, Camavinga, Guendouzi, Thuram, Kolo Muani & Barcola
UEFA Nations League 23/03/25
W
Croatia
0
France
2
UEFA Nations League 20/03/25
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Croatia
2
France
0
UEFA Nations League A 17/11/24
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Italy
1
France
3
UEFA Nations League A 14/11/24
D
Israel
0
France
0
UEFA Nations League A 14/10/24
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Belgium
1
France
2
Israel preview: Lost all four in the Nations League
Israel are yet to pick up a single point in Group 2 of the Nations League A this season but it was always going to be a tough ask when they were drawn against France, Italy and Belgium.
Last month, Israel were beaten 4-1 at home by France and away against Italy which left them with a minus-nine goal difference after four games and stuck on zero points.
Some good news for Israel sees the return of striker Manor Solomon for their final two group games. The Leeds United man has scored seven goals in 39 caps for his country and will offer a threat to the French defence.
Predicted lineup: Gerafi (GK), Dasa, Nachmias, Feingold, Peretz, Haziza, Kanichowsky, Abu Fani, Gloukh, Abada & Solomon
Europe - World Cup Qualifying 25/03/25
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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
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France
0
Israel
0
UEFA Nations League A 14/10/24
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Italy
4
Israel
1
Player to watch: Randal Kolo Muani
Randal Kolo Muani has been in good form for his country in this season's Nations League and he will be looking to add to the three goals he has already scored when France take on Israel's leaky defence this week.
The PSG man has scored eight times in 25 appearances for France, three of which have arrived in this season's Nations League A but none of those goals were scored during the 4-1 win over Israel last month despite Kolo Muani playing the full 90 minutes.
Kolo Muani has three goals in this season's Nations League
We're backing Kolo Muani to add to his three Nations League goals on Thursday night against an Israel side that have conceded eight goals in their last two matches.