Belarus-Israel is a match from the third day of Group I of Euro 2024 qualifying and is played on Friday at 20:45: tv, predictions.
March 2021. The last time Belarus won an official match was two years and three months ago.
This was the Qatari World Cup qualifiers and the White Wings – this is the historical nickname of the selection – got the better of Estonia 4-2, a success which, however, was of little use as Belarus finished in last place in their group, only scoring points there. The only victories during this time came in friendly matches, the last one being against Syria in November 2022. On the other hand, the adventure in the qualification for the next European Championships, which Germany will organise in the summer of 2024, has started as badly as it could. Two defeats out of two for Georgi Kondratyev’s national team, which has also been forced to play outside its borders for some time now due to the involvement of the country led by Aljaksandr Lukašėnka in the war of aggression against Ukraine. Belarus, currently the only representative with zero points in Group I, will this time be on stage in Budapest, in the Ujpest stadium. Strictly behind closed doors as per Uefa regulations.
Disappointing start for Israel
In the first two matches, as we were saying, came two defeats: the first, very heavy, against Switzerland (0-5); the second, more honourable, against Romania (2-1).
Hazan, coach of the Israeli selection
Against Israel, Kondratyev’s men will try to move up the rankings, but it will not be easy as they will be facing an opponent who needs to redeem a disappointing start. The record of the Israeli selection – which in theory has what it takes to challenge one of Switzerland or Romania and fight for one of the top two places – is one draw and one defeat. The national team of coach Alon Hazan drew 1-1 against Kosovo and lost 3-0 to the Swiss. It is imperative to win the next two matches, against Belarus and Andorra, the least competitive in the group.
The prediction
For Israel it could already be one of the last calls to get back into the fight for the top two places and not have to ‘settle’ for the playoffs as was the case two years ago. A token can be spent on the guests in a contest of less than four goals overall.
Belarus-Israel likely line-ups
- BIELORUSSIA (4-4-2): Plotnikov; Bykov, Volkov, Khadarkevich, Malkevich; Kovalev, Selyava, Yablonskiy, Bakhar; Ebong, Savitsky.
- ISRAEL (4-4-2): Glazer; Dasa, Vitor, Shlomo, Gloukh; Haziza, Peretz, Lavi, Solomon; Baribo, Weissman.
POSSIBLE RESULT: 0-1
