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Israel

vs

Austria

KickoffTuesday 17 November 2026, 7:45pm

CompetitionUEFA Nations League

Austria have been absolutely imperious in this Nations League group, and the numbers back that up. Unbeaten across five games, scoring at a rate of two goals per contest, and already confirmed as League B Group 3 winners with a game to spare. Ralf Rangnick has built something genuinely exciting here, and even without some of the big names who have stepped away from international duty, his side keep finding ways to win. That tells you everything about the squad depth and the system he has instilled.

Israel, meanwhile, are staring down the barrel. Rock bottom of the group, having dropped from League A in the previous edition with just one win from six, they are now facing the very real prospect of back to back relegations. Their fate is not in their own hands either, which makes Tuesday evening a complicated affair for Ran Ben Shimon and his squad.

Israel vs Austria Match Details

This UEFA Nations League League B Group 3 fixture takes place at a neutral venue in Debrecen, Hungary. Austria head into it already crowned group winners, while Israel need a positive result combined with Kosovo beating Ireland in Dublin to have any realistic chance of staying off the bottom of the table.

Team News

Both sides have selection concerns heading into this one, though for very different reasons. Austria can afford to rotate given they have nothing left to play for in terms of group standings, while Israel have a couple of enforced absences that hurt their chances of causing an upset.

• Marko Arnautovic has retired from international football following the World Cup
• David Alaba has not been selected after struggling for fitness at Udinese
• Marcel Sabitzer is taking a break from international duty
• Carney Chukwuemeka withdrew from the squad with a hamstring injury
• Marco Grull pulled out with a calf problem
• Raz Shlomo misses out for Israel through suspension after picking up accumulated bookings
• Barcelona teenager Orian Goren is unavailable with a muscular issue

Predicted Lineups

For Israel, Dor Peretz should come in behind Oscar Gloukh as the side look to give a focal point to their attack. The main question up front is whether Idan Gorno or Dor Turgeman leads the line, with both men carrying modest international records. Ben Shimon needs goals, so getting that call right could define their evening.

Austria have enough in reserve to rotate and still put out a strong side. Kalajdzic came off the bench to score the winner against Ireland at the weekend and could well start here as Rangnick manages minutes across the group. The expected shape for both sides looks something like this.

• Israel: Da. Peretz; Dasa, Feingold, Nachimas, Stoinov, Revivo; Abada, Azoulay, Do. Peretz, Gloukh; Turgeman
• Austria: Jungwirth; Posch, Svoboda, Affengruber, Prass; Seiwald, Laimer; Demir, Baumgartner, Schmid; Kalajdzic

Recent Form

Austria confirmed top spot on Saturday with a narrow but deserved win over the Republic of Ireland. It was not a classic but it showed exactly what Rangnick’s side are about. They kept pressing, kept creating, and when Kalajdzic finally got on the end of one late on, it felt inevitable. Ireland goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher had a brilliant night, which only highlights how many chances Austria manufactured. When you are that wasteful and still win, it says a lot about the quality you have in your squad.

Going back through the group, they won both of their opening fixtures and never really looked in danger of surrendering first place. They kicked off the campaign by beating Israel 3 1 in Linz back in September, with Kalajdzic among the scorers. That result set the tone. Five games unbeaten, a consistent goal return in every match, and a defensive record that speaks to Rangnick’s attention to structure. Even when rotating, this team knows exactly what it is doing.

Israel’s form reads rather differently. They were held to a goalless draw by Kosovo at the weekend, a result that left them two points behind Ireland and three behind Kosovo going into the final round. Their best hope of avoiding bottom place relies on others doing them a favour, and that is never a comfortable position to be in. Without a win in this group and carrying the insecurity of potential relegation, there is plenty of pressure on the Israeli camp heading into Debrecen.

Head-to-Head Record

The most relevant recent meeting between these two sides came just weeks ago in this very group, when Austria won 3 1 at home in Linz. That result showed the gap in quality pretty clearly, with Austria running out comfortable enough winners despite Israel showing some spirit. Austria ranked 23rd in the FIFA standings compared to Israel’s 76th position, and that gulf has been reflected on the pitch in this campaign.

Austria have tended to get the job done against lower ranked opposition in this Nations League cycle, and playing at a neutral ground in Hungary should not unsettle a side with Rangnick’s confidence and organisation behind them. Israel will be hoping the pressure of needing a result gives them extra motivation, but on the evidence of recent head to head action, they will need something very special to turn this one around.

Key Stats

• Austria have scored exactly two goals per game on average across their five Nations League fixtures in this group
• Israel are bottom of Group 3 and need to win while hoping Kosovo beat Ireland to avoid finishing last
• Austria beat Israel 3 1 in the reverse fixture in September, with Kalajdzic on the scoresheet

Israel vs Austria Betting Tips

This feels like a game where Austria do what they need to do without overcomplicating things. Even with rotation, the quality in their squad is significantly higher than what Israel can put out, and Rangnick’s side have shown all group long that they are reliable goal scorers. The angle here is on Austria winning with goals, possibly in a relatively open second half as Israel push forward looking for the win they desperately need.

First Goalscorer Prediction

Sasa Kalajdzic is the pick here. The LASK Linz striker came off the bench to settle the Ireland game at the weekend and may well start this one given his current confidence. He already has a goal against Israel in this group and loves getting on the end of things in and around the box. At whatever price he is offered, he is worth a look as first goalscorer.

Over and Under Goals Prediction

Back over 2.5 goals in this one. The reverse fixture finished 3 1, Austria average two goals scored per game in this group, and Israel will have to push forward and leave space at the back as they chase a result. That opens up the game, and Austria are absolutely capable of punishing teams on the counter. This should produce goals.

Correct Score Prediction

A 3 1 repeat would not surprise anyone given how the reverse fixture played out, but the smarter call might be 2 1 to Austria given the rotation factor and the fact that Israel will have extra motivation to give something back. Austria to win with a goal of their own conceded feels like a solid landing spot for the correct score market.

Corners Prediction

Austria dominate the ball and work wide areas well, while Israel will need to push bodies forward in search of the win that keeps them out of the relegation zone. That combination of an aggressive Austria attack and a desperate Israel pressing high should produce a decent corner count. Over 9.5 corners is a reasonable target for this fixture.

Both Teams To Score (BTTS) Prediction

Yes for both teams to score. Israel have genuine motivation to get forward, and they proved in the reverse fixture that they are capable of finding the net against this Austria side. With Dor Peretz and Oscar Gloukh in behind the striker, they carry a threat. Austria are also leaky enough when opponents commit, and a rotating squad may leave more gaps than usual at the back.

Cards Prediction

Israel’s desperation to get a result means their players will be competing hard throughout, and Austria may draw fouls regularly as they try to hold onto possession and counter. Expect at least three bookings across the ninety minutes, with the Israeli midfield likely to be the source of most of them as they press and chase in a game they absolutely have to win.

Bet Builder Tip

Austria winning while both sides score fits the pattern of the reverse fixture perfectly, and Kalajdzic is in fine form and well placed to open the scoring.

Final Match Prediction

Austria are simply a superior side, and that will show again in Debrecen. Rotation or not, Rangnick has enough quality throughout the squad to handle an Israel team that, while motivated, lacks the firepower and defensive stability to genuinely threaten. Israel will give it a go, they have to, and they should get on the scoresheet as Austria leave gaps. But the visitors will score more and score earlier.

The prediction here is Austria to win 3 1, mirroring what happened in Linz, and for the visitors to close out what has been a genuinely impressive Nations League campaign by finishing the group unbeaten. Rangnick will be pleased with how his side have handled this group from start to finish.

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