Friday night, from 19:45, we are paying attention not only to the match between Romania and Northern Ireland! Scotland receives the visit of the national team from Israel, also in the first stage of the UEFA Nations League groups. The two are in group B2, along with the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Obviously, the fight for promotion is fierce.
Perhaps surprisingly, Scotland is the favorite over the Israelis. The game in Glasgow is a good opportunity for the Scots to continue their good form in the last year, but also the excellent performances in the UEFA Nations League.
Scotland have scored first in three of the last four UEFA Nations League matches, and the team is growing under Steve Clarke. With at least two goals scored in 5 of her last 7 games at Hampden Park, Robertson & Co’s national team. promises a good campaign, especially since the start is not difficult at all. Israel has lost its valuable experienced players and is no longer a scary national at this level. Certainly the possession will be on the side of the hosts, who have a habit of dominating such games on their own field.
With only one victory in the last seven matches, Israel comes after failures with Slovenia (2-3), Austria (1-3), Poland (1-2) and Northern Macedonia (0-1). Although they score often, the white-and-blues have problems in defense and Scotland will certainly penalize visitors’ mistakes. In the favorites’ camp, John McGinn will often appear at the end, while Munas Dabbur remains Israel’s most dangerous man: he has three goals in two of the last three international matches. Israel will try to counterattack and we would not be surprised to see a goal from the guests.
-Scotland comes after victories with Kazakhstan (3-1), Cyprus (2-1) and San Marino (6-0);
-In the last 5 consecutive matches of Scotland, at least three goals have been scored;
-Israel has 4 defeats in the last 5 official matches;
-In 4 of the last 5 matches of Israel, at least three goals have been scored;
-They scored both teams in the last 3 direct duels (last time in 2018;
-In the last two direct matches, on average, 5.5 cards were awarded per match;
PREDICTION: Scotland to win @ 1,85
