TIPS - Israel VS Italy

[(Israel) Strength]:
1. Israel are currently ranked 2nd in Group I of the World Cup qualification (UEFA) with 9 points, trailing first-placed Norway by 3 points. They still have a chance to compete for the top spot and direct qualification. The team are in excellent form recently, with a morale-boosting 4-0 away victory over Moldova in their last qualifier. A win in this match would give them a four-game winning streak, showing a strong desire to win.
2. Israel have no severe injuries, holding a relatively complete lineup.
3. With Dor Peretz, Manor Solomon, Thai Baribo, and Oscar Gloch's goals, Israel secured a 4-0 win over Moldova in the last qualifier.
4. Israel won 3 games across all competitions in a row, showing fit form. They won 4-0 over Moldova in the last qualifier.
5. Israel won 3 consecutive games in AH lately, revealing outstanding winning strength.
6. Israel are in excellent form recently, with strong offensive firepower but some defensive vulnerabilities. Playing at home, Israel are likely to adopt an aggressive attacking strategy, trying to take an early lead in the match.

[(Israel) Weakness]:
1. Israel conceded 6 goals in the last 5 games, boasting mediocre defense.

[(Italy) Strength]:
1. As the traditional powerhouses, Italy are currently ranked 3rd in the group with 6 points, and their qualifying situation is not optimistic. After their 5-0 victory over Estonia in the last qualifier, the team urgently need to continue winning to improve their ranking and morale. In this match against Israel, Italy are determined to secure a victory.
2. Italy forward Mateo Retegui notched 2 goals and 1 assist in the last qualifier against Estonia, helping the team secure a 5-0 big win.
3. Italy won two qualifiers in a row lately, showcasing a rebound in form. They trashed Estonia 5-0 in the last qualifying match.
4. In the last 4 encounters between both sides, Italy kept all wins, giving them a big advantage.
5. The AH line is -1.25 for the away team in this game, which is in favor of Italy.
6. Italy's overall strength is superior to Israel's. After their big win in the last round, the team's morale and confidence have improved. Italy's offense has players like Mateo Retegui and Moise Kean, who have strong scoring ability, but their defense still needs to be solid. It is expected that Italy will take the initiative in the match, controlling the ball and using their offense to put pressure on Israel.

[(Italy) Weakness]:
1. Atalanta BC forward Gianluca Scamacca has withdrawn from the current Italy squad due to discomfort in his left medial collateral ligament and will not be able to participate in the match against Israel.
2. Italy conceded 8 goals in the last 5 games, indicating poor defense.

[Tips]:
Israel won 3 games across all competitions in a row, showing fit form.

Italy won two qualifiers in a row lately, showcasing a rebound in form.

The AH line is -1.25 for the away team in this game, which is in favor of Italy.

Italy have superior overall strength to Israel.

After their 5-0 victory over Estonia in their last qualifier, the team's morale and confidence have improved.

Italy's offense has players like Mateo Retegui and Moise Kean, who have strong scoring ability, but their defense still needs to be solid.

It is expected that Italy will take the initiative in the match, controlling the ball and using their offense to put pressure on Israel.

Therefore, it is recommended to back Italy to defeat Israel and secure a valuable three points.

[Recommended]:
Italy (-1/1.5)