Ireland have already thrashed Israel 3-0: prediction for Ireland — Israel
The fourth-round UEFA Nations League match between Ireland and Israel will take place on October 4 at a neutral venue in Serbia. Ireland have collected four points after three rounds, while Israel have just one point and remain at the bottom of the group.
Ireland: Parrott is carrying the attack again
After losing 0-1 to Kosovo, Heimir Hallgrímsson's team noticeably raised their level. First, the Irish thrashed Israel 3-0, then they drew 2-2 with leaders Austria despite taking a two-goal lead into half-time.
Troy Parrott remains the key figure. He has already scored nine goals in his last six competitive matches for the national team, and he is once again expected to be the main source of danger up front.
Israel: just one goal in three rounds
Israel started the tournament with a 1-3 defeat by Austria, then lost 0-3 to Ireland before drawing 0-0 with Kosovo in the previous round. As a result, Ran Ben Shimon's side have collected just one point and scored only once.
The loss of first-choice goalkeeper Daniel Peretz to a groin injury has created another problem. Oscar Gloukh, Manor Solomon and Dor Turgeman could feature in attack again.
Match facts and head-to-head record
- Ireland beat Israel 3-0 just eight days ago.
- Troy Parrott has scored nine goals in his last six competitive matches for the national team.
- Israel have collected just one point and scored one goal in three rounds.
Ireland look more dangerous up front again: prediction for Ireland — Israel
In the first meeting, Ireland fully exploited their opponents' weaknesses and quickly built a comfortable lead. Repeating that rout will be more difficult this time, but based on their current form and attacking quality, the Irish still look stronger.
Israel may approach the match more cautiously, but their problems creating chances remain far too obvious. If Parrott is given space in the box again, Ireland should claim all three points.
