Israel 1-0 Belgium

Current streaks

Recent form

Israel

Israel have endured a challenging run of form in their recent matches, particularly in the UEFA Nations League. They've managed just one win in their last six games, a convincing 4-0 victory against Belarus in a friendly. However, this was followed by a disappointing streak of four consecutive losses in the Nations League, conceding 13 goals in the process. Their defensive frailties are evident, with an average of 2.17 goals conceded per game. On a more positive note, Israel have shown some attacking prowess, scoring in 83% of their matches and averaging 1.33 goals per game. The team's games tend to be high-scoring affairs, with 83% of their matches seeing over 2.5 goals. Their most recent outing, a 0-0 draw against France, marks their first clean sheet in competitive matches during this period, potentially signalling an improvement in their defensive organisation.

Belgium

Belgium have been struggling for form in recent matches, with just one win in their last six outings. The Red Devils are currently on a concerning run of three consecutive defeats, having lost to Italy, France, and France again in their most recent fixtures. Their defensive frailties are evident, as they have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last six matches, conceding an average of 1.5 goals per game. Despite this, Belgium have managed to score in four of their last six matches, with their highest-scoring game being a 3-1 victory over Israel. The team's goal difference of -3 over this period reflects their difficulties in both attack and defence. Interestingly, half of their recent matches have seen both teams score, and there's an even split between games with under and over 2.5 goals, suggesting a mix of tight contests and more open affairs.

Recent home/away form

Israel

Israel's recent home form has been particularly poor, with the national team currently on a concerning four-match losing streak at their own ground. Their last victory came against Belarus in September 2023, followed by a draw with Switzerland, before succumbing to four consecutive defeats. Notably, Israel have struggled defensively, conceding a worrying 13 goals in their last six home matches, averaging 2.17 goals conceded per game. The match against Iceland in March 2024 stands out as a particularly high-scoring affair, with Israel suffering a heavy 4-1 defeat. Despite their defensive woes, Israel have managed to find the back of the net in each of their last six home games, albeit usually only once. Their goal difference of -7 over this period highlights the significant challenges they've faced in both attack and defence on home soil.

Belgium

Belgium's recent away form has been characterised by resilience and defensive solidity, but a lack of victories. The Red Devils have gone six consecutive away matches without a win, drawing four and losing two. Their last three outings have all ended in draws, including impressive 2-2 stalemates against strong opponents Italy and England. Defensively, Belgium have been relatively solid, keeping two clean sheets in their last six away games. However, their attacking output has been somewhat muted, averaging just 0.67 goals per game during this period. The majority of their away matches (67%) have seen under 2.5 goals, suggesting a trend towards tighter, lower-scoring contests. Despite facing tough opposition such as France, Italy, and England, Belgium have managed to avoid heavy defeats, with their largest margin of loss being just two goals.