TIPS - Italy VS Israel

[(Italy) Strength]:
1. Italy won 3-1 over Estonia in the last World Cup qualifier on the road, securing a 4-game winning streak, showcasing hot form.
2. Italy scored 15 goals in their 5 qualifiers, averaging 3 goals per game, boasting full attack.
3. Italy recorded 6 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses in the last 10 home games, including 2 qualifiers, which demonstrates reliable home strength.
4. Italy won all five encounters between the two teams, including a 5-4 win over Israel in the first encounter in this World Cup qualification, having the upper hand.

[(Italy) Weakness]:
1. Italy's Moise Kean started the last match and scored in the 4th minute to give his team the lead. However, he was substituted off due to injury in the 15th minute and is unlikely to be available for this match.
2. Italy center-back Alessandro Bastoni started and played the full 90 minutes in all five of his team's World Cup qualifiers so far, but he will miss this fixture due to accumulated yellow card suspension and has already returned to his club.
3. Italy conceded 8 goals in 5 qualifiers, with an average of nearly 2 goals per game, revealing a flawed defensive end.
4. Italy lost 4 of their 5 qualifiers in AH, indicating a poor trend in this World Cup qualification.

[(Israel) Strength]:
1. Israel scored 15 goals in 5 qualifiers, with an average of 3 goals per game, showcasing reliable scoring efficiency.

[(Israel) Weakness]:
1. Israel's starting center-back Idan Nachmias started the last World Cup qualifier but left the field due to injury after 31 minutes and might miss this fixture.
2. Israel playmaker Dor Peretz was left out of the current national squad due to injury. He has already contributed 3 goals in this World Cup qualification, including a brace in the first encounter against Italy.
3. Israel suffered a crushing 5-0 defeat to Norway in the last qualifier on the road, resulting in a 2-game losing streak, now with poor morale and form.
4. Israel conceded 16 goals in 5 qualifying matches, averaging over 3 goals per game, which indicates poor defense.
5. Israel recorded 3 wins, 2 draws, and 5 losses in the last 10 away games, only beating feeble teams, Andorra, Estonia, and Moldova, who are in the lower half of the standings.

[Tips]:
Italy are now in hot form and on a 4-game winning streak, boasting full attack.

Besides, they have outstanding home strength, but their defensive end is at risk.

After a crushing defeat to Norway in the last game, Israel suffered a 2-game losing streak, now with poor morale.

Moreover, the team boast flawed defense and limited away strength.

They were also at a disadvantage against Italy previously, so they cannot be overestimated on this trip.

Therefore, Italy are expected to win.

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