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Current leaders France welcome Israel to the Saint-Denis-based Stade de France on November 14, 2024, for an important UEFA Nations League encounter. The game will be part of League A Group 2, wherein France and Israel are at opposite ends of the standing sheet. With France chasing a top finish and a place in the Nations League quarter-finals, Israel has a relegation threat; this game will be important for both. In the paragraphs below, we cover team news, recent form, head-to-head statistics, and our prediction for what will be an intriguing encounter.
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France's Chase for the Top: Key Strengths, Squad News, and Tactics
France's road so far in the Nations League has been pretty smooth, aside from one mishap, a 3-1 home loss to Italy in their opening match. However, Les Bleus have since recovered admirably, with three straight wins, the last of which was a 4-1 win over Israel, really putting them in contention for the top spot. Currently, France stands second in the group, one point behind Italy, and now they will be keen to take maximum advantage of each match to reach first place.
Recent Form:
France have been consistent of late, coming back from the opening defeat to Italy and then winning three on the trot: a 2-0 home win over Belgium and then a 2-1 away win over the same team, speaking volumes of the grit and bench strength of Didier Deschamps' squad. France's variability to adapt to any given situation is something different altogether, as they hung on with ten men in the last win over Belgium, testimony to their solidity at the back and tactically strong.
Squad and Team News:
French talisman Kylian Mbappe is also out for fitness reasons, Deschamps says, while Real Madrid's young enforcer Aurelien Tchouameni is suspended. Still, the French boast an abundance of midfield talent and up-front flair. Al Ittihad midfielder N'Golo Kante and Adrien Rabiot return to the side to add steel in defense and flair in attack. The attack should be spearheaded by the forward lineup headed by Randal Kolo Muani, who has netted four goals in his last four outings, with support from wingers Ousmane Dembele, Michael Olise, and Bradley Barcola.
Predicted Lineup of France:
Goalkeeper: Mike Maignan
Defenders: Kounde, Konate, Saliba, Hernandez
Midfielders: Kante, Camavinga
Attackers: Dembele, Olise, Barcola, Kolo Muani
Israel's Struggles and Hopes for a Turnaround
Coming 81st according to FIFA, Israel's Nations League campaign has been less than perfect. Sky-Blue and Whites have yet to secure a point with four losses that see them end bottom of the table. With relegation lurking, they will have to pull off an upset for the ages against France to keep their hopes alive-particularly with another daunting fixture against Belgium afterwards.
Recent Form:
They have struggled against top-quality European sides, as the back-to-back losses in the Nations League would testify. They did give a good performance in the reverse fixture, where they were able to score a consolation, yet have found it tough going against more technical and seasoned sides.
Squad and Team News:
Israel has selection headaches as well, missing mainstays due to injury. Without forward Dor Turgeman and first-choice goalkeeper Omri Glazer, they may be relieved of a functioning offense and defense. Captain Eli Dasa returns from his injury and may shore up their backline, while Tottenham Hotspur's Manor Solomon, on loan at Leeds United, could then return. If fit for selection, he brings creativity and an injection of pace that should stretch the French defense.
Israel Predicted Lineup:
Goalkeeper: Daniel Peretz (or Yoav Gerafi)
Defenders: Dasa, Feingold, Nachimas
Midfielders: Kanichowsky, Abu Fani, Haziza
Forwards: Gloukh, Gandelman, Baribo
Tactical Analysis: France's Dynamic Attack vs. Israel's Resilience
With France's ability to attack and Israel's problems in defense, the visitors are likely to employ a high-pressing game from the very start. Deschamps is likely to adopt a balanced formation that will see France bossing the midfield, yet creating enough goalmouth opportunities for the forwards. Kolo Muani is in good form and has been consistent in scoring; thus, he may be a focal point of the attack, with Barcola and Dembele providing width and pace on either wing.
In this game, Israel are more likely to focus on defensive resilience and counter-attacks. They might look to frustrate France with a compact defense, players like Dasa shutting down creative playmakers of France. With limited attacking options, Israel will be dependent on midfield creating opportunities and can look to exploit any set-piece situation, which is the closest thing they have to challenging the French defense.
Key Players to Watch
Randal Kolo Muani (France): His pace, technicality, and an ability to score goals have made him an important option for the French team due to the absence of Mbappe. His behind-the-defender runs will be of great importance in this matchup against Israel's system.
N'Golo Kante (France): A box-to-box midfielder with lots of stamina and a highly intelligent game sense, the return of Kante to the fold cements France's midfield with added defensive cover and transitional play which might dent Israel's hope of catching them on the counter.
Eli Dasa (Israel): The returning captain will be important in the organization of Israel's defense and will have to try to neutralize France's wide attacks. His experience and leadership will be one of the most important things in Israel's hopes of a decent defensive display.
Manor Solomon- Israel: Quick and inventive on the ball, the presence of Solomon alone might just ignite the fire that's been missing within Israel's attack. If given space to operate, he could create something in terms of scoring.
Head-to-Head Record: France Dominates but Israel Has Memorable Upsets
Historically, France has come out on top in matches against Israel. France won four out of seven matches played, drew two, and lost only one. This solitary win by Israel came in 1993 in a World Cup qualifier-which was a stunning 3-2 victory in Paris and remains one of the most important upsets ever in their footballing history.
They beat Israel 4-1 in their last outing in a month's time, proof that at the moment France is superior to Israel. However, that lone goal for Israel was indicative of their sometimes inconsistent ability to give quality teams a good run for their money.
Prediction: France's Quality Expected to Prevail
With form, squad depth, and historical record, France would come into this match as the clearest favorite. With a more experienced roster, good form against the best teams, the expectation of another win puts them in a very strong place. For Israel, this will be tough. Their main ambition will be trying not to concede early, as having to defend for a large portion of the match could make France adopt a slower pace.
Prediction: France 3-0 Israel
Betting Insight:
- To Win: The shortest prices are on France to win, where the prices reflect their good home form.
- Over 2.5 goals: France recent games have been events with plenty of goals, so a high-scoring game is likely.
- Both Teams to Score: This is unlikely but Israel has scored in their last few outings and for high-risk bets, Israel to score at least once may offer value.
Conclusion
France vs. Israel has all the hallmarks of a fever-pitched battle, with both teams competing for different reasons. A win for France takes them one step closer to the Nations League quarter-finals, whereas Israel is fighting relegation. Though the skill and form are worlds apart, Israel will be looking to emulate the famous victory of 1993, while France is looking to put on a show of superiority.
This is a match that carries just a bit more with it than the 90 minutes on the pitch, as French supporters were down in full force at the Stade de France and had the added allure of President Emmanuel Macron driving the importance of tonight's occasion. To Israel, it means the opportunity to prove naysayers wrong, strengthen solidifying strength, and potentially change the dynamics of pecking order for this European Championship. Fans are in store for an exciting match, pairing the best of rival spirits with tactical genius in international football.
