Belgium v Israel

Belgium vs Israel Preview

Belgium will be eager to put a disappointing Euro 2024 campaign behind them when they turn their attention to this upcoming UEFA Nations League campaign which starts on Friday night with this opening fixture against Israel in Group 2 of League A, while Israel head into this upcoming encounter on the back of a resounding 4-0 victory away from home at Belarus.

Belgium progressed out of the group stage in the recent Euro 2024 finals by the skin of their teeth and indeed by the narrowest margins of one goal as they ousted third placed Slovakia into one of the automatic spots for the knockout rounds.

The Red Devils had previously suffered a 1-0 loss at the hands of Slovakia but a 2-0 win against Romania and an unconvincing 0-0 stalemate with Ukraine proved to be enough to send Domenico Tedesco's side through to the round of last 16 of the tournament.

However, Belgiums lacklustre displays in front of goal eventually caught up with them in an uninspiring 1-0 defeat to arch-rivals, France, although the Belgians will take heart from the fact that they have been dealt just two defeats in their previous 19 internationals in all competitions.

Goals have also featured in previous UEFA Nations League games where Belgium have been concerned as six out of Belgium's last 10 matches in this competition have resulted in Over 2.5 goals.

Israel bounced back from recent back-to-back defeats at the hands of Iceland and Hungary in heavy 4-1 and 3-0 losses respectively last time out by recording a heavy victory of their own which came in the shape of a comprehensive 4-0 win away from home at Belarus.

However, although Israel had previously registered a 2-0 win away from home against Andorra in a European Championship qualifier, these have been the visitors' only two highlights within their previous seven games overall which also includes being dealt four defeats as well.

Losses to Kosovo, Romania, Iceland and Hungary do not bode well for this upcoming trip to face a Belgium outfit who will be eager to set the record straight after a poor showing in Germany in the Euro 2024 finals, while five out of Israel's last 10 games in all competitions have also resulted in Over 2.5 goals being scored.

The bigger picture shows Israel have struggled for results on the road as well, as Ran Ben Shimon's side have managed to capture just four wins within their previous 14 outings on their travels, slipping to eight defeats in the process.

Belgium v Israel Verdict

Belgium have won each of the last four meetings against Israel and a win for the Red Devils along with a few goals looks to be on the cards here.

Therefore, our main bet will be Over 2.5 goals @ 1.58

Other side bets worth considering:

Belgium win & Over 2.5 goals @ 1.83

Correct Score: Belgium 3-1 @ 11.00