France welcome Israel to the Stade de France for their UEFA Nations League clash on Thursday evening. Les Bleus come into the match with momentum after picking up a 2-1 away win against Belgium in their previous outing. The visitors will be looking to bounce back following a heavy 4-1 defeat to Italy in their last Nations League fixture.
Watch France vs Israel live on TV and on the internet in the UK
The France vs Israel clash can be caught live in the UK on Premier Sports Extra and UEFA TV. Both channels will be showing Les Bleus take on the Blue and Whites in full.
France vs Israel Predictions
According to bookmakers' predictions, France are overwhelming favorites to secure victory in their clash against Israel. Les Bleus' superior quality and home advantage have made them the clear frontrunners, with odds strongly suggesting they'll dominate the match at their own patch. The Israeli side enter the contest as significant underdogs, with bookies giving them little chance of causing an upset against the football powerhouse. France's impressive squad depth and recent form have heavily influenced the odds, making them the banker pick for punters looking at this fixture.
France Recent Results Insights
Les Bleus have shown mixed form in their recent outings, with particularly impressive performances in their latest Nations League fixtures. The French side pulled off a brilliant away double, dispatching Israel 4-1 before securing a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Belgium. These results demonstrate their attacking prowess on the road, having netted six goals in these two away matches. However, their earlier form wasn't quite as stellar, particularly during their Euro Cup campaign where they struggled to make their mark. A goalless stalemate against Portugal was followed by a 2-1 defeat to Spain, showing some vulnerability away from home. Their home form has been similarly inconsistent, with a commanding 2-0 win over Belgium contrasting with a surprising 3-1 defeat to Italy. Despite these fluctuations, France's recent away performances suggest they're finding their rhythm again, particularly in front of goal.
Israel Match Recap
Israel's recent away form has been nothing short of dismal, with the side taking an absolute battering on their travels. The Blue and Whites have suffered three consecutive away defeats, shipping a concerning 10 goals whilst only managing to find the back of the net twice. Their most recent away day saw them well beaten by Italy in a 4-1 drubbing, following an equally disappointing 3-1 loss to Belgium. The defensive frailties have been particularly glaring on the road, with Israel failing to keep a clean sheet in any of their last five away matches. A 3-0 friendly defeat to Hungary further emphasizes their struggles, and their inability to compete with higher-ranked opposition has been painfully evident. The side has shown little resilience when playing away from home soil, consistently conceding multiple goals and struggling to mount any meaningful attacking threat, suggesting they're well off the pace required at this level of international football.
France match history against Israel
The head-to-head history between France and Israel is rather brief, with just a single competitive encounter between these two nations. That solitary meeting came in the UEFA Nations League, where Les Bleus demonstrated their superiority with a commanding 4-1 victory on Israeli soil. The French national team, true to their reputation as one of football's powerhouses, made light work of their hosts in what turned out to be a one-sided affair. The Blue-and-Whites of Israel are still searching for their first positive result against the French, having failed to make home advantage count in their only meeting thus far. France's away record against Israel stands at a perfect 100%, though it's worth noting the limited sample size of just one match. This fledgling rivalry clearly needs more chapters to be written before any meaningful patterns can be established between these two sides.
League Rankings: France vs Israel
Given that no specific standings positions are provided for either France or Israel, I cannot provide a meaningful summary of their current standings situation. To create an accurate summary, I would need their current positions in their respective competitions or group standings.
