France is aiming to climb the rankings in their Nations League group as they take on Israel in Budapest on Thursday evening.
Israel has suffered defeats in their previous two matches against Belgium and Italy. This game is being played in Hungary due to the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.
Despite a disappointing start in the Nations League with a loss to Italy, France bounced back with a victory over Belgium. Les Bleus will be looking to continue their winning momentum.
Here is a preview of the upcoming match between Israel and France at Bozsik Arena.
Head-to-Head Record between Israel and France (Last Five Games)
Current Form (all competitions)
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Israel |
France |
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Israel 1-2 Italy – 09/09/24 |
France 2-0 Belgium – 09/09/24 |
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Belgium 3-1 Israel – 06/09/24 |
France 1-3 Italy – 06/09/24 |
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Belarus 0-4 Israel – 11/06/24 |
Spain 2-1 France – 09/07/24 |
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Hungary 3-0 Israel – 08/06/24 |
Portugal 0-0 (3-5p) France – 05/07/24 |
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Israel 1-4 Iceland – 21/03/24 |
France 1-0 Belgium – 01/07/24 |
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Country |
TV channel/live stream |
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United Kingdom |
N/A |
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United States |
fuboTV, TUDN.com, TUDN App, ViX, TUDN USA |
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Canada |
DAZN Canada |
Israel’s manager, Ran Ben Shimon, is facing challenges with key players like Eli Dasa, Dor Turgeman, and Manor Solomon sidelined due to injuries. The team needs to secure points quickly to avoid relegation to League B.
Predicted lineup for Israel against France (4-2-3-1): Gerafi; Feingold, Nachmias, Shlomo, Leidner; Kanichowsky, Fani; Abada, Peretz, Gloukh; Baribo.
Didier Deschamps has made changes to the France squad for the October international break. Kylian Mbappe is absent despite recovering from injury, while Antoine Griezmann has retired from the national team.
Ousmane Dembele is expected to lead the attack, with Marcus Thuram playing a central role. With Dayot Upamecano out due to injury, Ibrahima Konate is likely to partner with William Saliba in defense.
Predicted lineup for France against Israel (4-3-3): Maignan; Kounde, Konate, Saliba, Hernandez; Zaire-Emery, Tchouameni, Camavinga; Dembele, Thuram, Barcola.
Israel faces a tough challenge against France, but with key players missing for the French side, there might be opportunities for the Israeli team to capitalize.
Although Mbappe and Griezmann are absent, there is still quality in the French lineup. The players on the field will be eager to make an impact.
France is likely to secure a victory as they aim to put pressure on Italy and Belgium in the group standings.