Austria vs Israel prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
On September 24, 2026, the national teams of Austria and Israel will meet in the first round of Division B of the UEFA Nations League. The home side will be looking to secure a victory.
Austria - Israel team news and expert analysis
Austria's national team played at the World Cup in the summer for the first time since 1998. They opened with a win over Jordan before suffering an expected defeat to Argentina. In the end, even a pragmatic draw with Algeria was enough to see them reach the playoffs. However, Spain awaited them there, and Austria lost 0-3.
Last year in qualifying, Israel's team predictably lost to both Italy and Norway. At the same time, they defeated the underdogs, Estonia and Moldova. In 2026, they have managed to play only a couple of friendlies. They drew with Georgia in March and beat Albania 1-0 in June.
Rangnick's charges score 1.6 goals per game while conceding 1.2. Their first opponents in the tournament averaged 1.9 goals scored and 1.7 conceded.
Previous matches: Austria - Israel
In the last seven meetings, the sides have won three times each — always on home soil.
The hosts are clearly stronger once again. We recommend betting on Sabitzer and company to win even with a -1.0 goal handicap (odds – 1.60).
Austria - Israel: key statistics and trends
- Austria have failed to win in their last three matches
- 40% of Austria's matches end with both teams scoring, while the average total is 2.8 goals per game
- Israel have alternated draws and wins in their last four matches
- 40% of Israel's matches end with both teams scoring, while the average total is 3.6 goals per game
Austria - Israel: possible starting lineups
Austria play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Schlager - Lienhart, Danso, Laimer, Posch - Schlager, Seiwald - Wimmer, Wanner, Schmid - Gregoritsch
Israel play in a 1-4-4-2 formation (possible lineup): Peretz - Revivo, Stoyanov, Lemkin, Dasa - Solomon, Kanichowsky, Peretz, Torial - Gloukh, Turgēman
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