Israel vs Belgium prediction 17.11.2024 | Nations League

• Competition: UEFA Nations League
• Date: Sunday, 17th November 2024
• Kickoff: 19:45 UK / 20:45 CET
• Venue: Bozsik Arena (Budapest)

On Sunday, the Nations League will finish in some groups, including the groups of Israel and Belgium. Italy and France are the top two teams and will progress to the knockout phase. Israel still have some minor chance for the third position, but it is realistic that they will stay the last in the group, while Domenico Tedesco's team should finish ahead of them. 

After four consecutive defeats, Israel finally secured a first point in the group on Thursday when they unexpectedly played 0-0 on the road against France. The difference between the teams was huge, as the home side had an xG of 2.22, while the guests had 0.05. However, Israel was lucky enough to remain unbeaten. They have to win with a big margin on Sunday against Belgium to jump into the third position, which would give them a relegation playoff position. 

With Italy and France in the same group, it was hard to expect Belgium to finish in the top two positions. Belgium started a competition with a win against Israel, but they won only one point in the next four games. In the previous round, Tedesco's team lost 1-0 at home against Italy. The guests created much better goal-scoring chances throughout the game, so it is no wonder that Belgium suffered another defeat. 

Israel vs Belgium pick: Over 3.5 goals

Both teams struggled in the defense in the last few matches. Also, both could mix up things as the order on the table will hardly change. Over 3.5 goals should be the best bet for this tie.