Moldova are set to welcome Israel to the Zimbru Stadium in Chisinau in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match on Friday night. Both teams were unfancied to make it out of their qualifying group when the draw was made, as the higher-seeded Italy and Norway were also drawn into the group, along with relative minnows Estonia.
Moldova currently sit at the bottom of the group with no points picked up after three games played. Meanwhile, Israel currently occupy second place with six points earned after the same number of matches.
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Moldova vs Israel prediction: Visitors should emerge victorious
Key stats
- Moldova are currently on a five-game winless run in all competitions.
- Israel have won three of their last four matches in total across all competitions.
- Israel are unbeaten in the last eight H2Hs.
Correct score prediction: Moldova 1-3 Israel
Given that they are in much better form and higher ranked in the official FIFA World Rankings, we are expecting Israel to emerge victorious here. However, the visitors may not have it all their own way, given that the previous six meetings in total in all competitions have also seen both teams score.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Israel installed as the favourites with bookmakers
- HOME: 6/1 (7.00) – 14.3%
- DRAW: 16/5 (4.20) – 23.8%
- AWAY: 10/21 (1.48) – 67.7%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As shown by the implied probabilities, Israel have been installed as the favourites with bookmakers to pick up all three points away from home. A draw can be backed at just under 24%, while a Moldova victory on home soil is only given just over a 14% chance.
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Most recent H2Hs: Israel completely dominant
As mentioned before, Israel are unbeaten in the previous eight meetings in total between the two teams in all competitions. In fact, they have won four of the last five H2Hs, further suggesting that a similar pattern could well emerge here.
Europe - World Cup Qualifying 12/10/21
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Moldova
Europe - World Cup Qualifying 31/03/21
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Israel
International Match 06/06/17
Israel
Moldova
Moldova preview: No fresh concerns
Moldova have reported no fresh injury concerns or suspensions heading into this clash. Thus, the hosts should be able to name their strongest possible starting XI for this one.
Predicted lineup: Railean (GK), Reabciuk, Posmac, Armas, Epureanu, Ionita, Iosipoi, Rata, Damascan, Nicolaescu & Ghecev
Last five results:
- Italy 2-0 Moldova
- Poland 2-0 Moldova
- Moldova 2-3 Estonia
- Moldova 0-5 Norway
- Czech Republic 3-0 Moldova
Israel preview: Also no fresh concerns
Very much like their opponents, Israel have also reported no fresh concerns ahead of their travels. Thus, the visitors should also be able to name their strongest possible XI for this one.
Predicted lineup: Glazer (GK), Dasa, Vitor, Arad, Revivo, Lavi, Kinda, Gloukh, Solomon, Weissman & Baribo
Last five results:
- Israel 1-0 Slovakia
- Estonia 1-3 Israel
- Israel 2-4 Norway
- Israel 2-1 Estonia
- Israel 1-4 Iceland
Player to watch: Manor Solomon
Manor Solomon made a dramatic late move to Villarreal on loan from Tottenham with just a few minutes to go on Transfer Deadline Day. However, he is not so dispensable for his nation, as he remains one of Israel's key players that can do damage against Moldova.