Latvia and Israel meet in Daugavas Stadionā, in a match for this phase of the qualification for the European Championship (Qualifying Round). There is no recent record of direct confrontations between these two teams, who have not played any matches in the last 3 years. The last time they met was on 04-06-2011, in a match that ended with the final score: Latvia (1-2) Israel. Attention to the house factor, since Latvia usually conquers different results at home and abroad.
Latvia:
The home team arrives at this 3rd day of Group G in the 6th position, without any points won, after 2 defeats. In their first match in this group stage they lost out to FYR Macedonia, by (3-1). In the 2nd round, they lost out to Poland by (2-0). This is a team that usually makes good use of the home advantage, stronger with the help of its supporters, since in the last 30 matches they register 5 draws and 10 losses in away matches; against 4 wins, 2 draws and 9 losses at their stadium. In the last 9 home matches Latvia has a record of 2 wins, 2 draws and 5 losses. The team allowed goals to the opponent in 8 of the last 10 matches, so there are defensive processes that need improvement. In their away matches there is a tendency for goals, since 6 of the last 9 matches have ended with Over 2,5 goals. This is a team that scores only few times and was only able to open the scoring in 3 of its last 15 games, and never reached halftime advantage. In 15 games, he never got the comeback in the 9 games in which he suffered the first goal.
The Latvian national team comes into this game with a 2-0 defeat in the move to Poland, registering the second consecutive defeat in this qualifying phase. We emphasize that Latvia has not managed to win any of the last 10 games. In this difficult encounter with Israel, coach Slavisa Stojanovic must play in 4-3-3, with Gutkovskis being the most offensive reference of the local team: this player is very strong and competent in the air game. On the other hand, Deniss Rakels is one of the most important men of this team, being responsible for creating and organizing the offensive process. Apparently, there are no absences of weight for this game.
Israel:
The visiting team arrives at this 3rd round of Group G in 2nd place, with 4 points won, after 1 win and 1 draw. In their opening match in this group stage they tied at home against Slovenia by (1-1). In the 2nd round, they won at home against Austria by (4-2). This is a team that usually maintains similar results, at home and abroad, so it is unfortunately not affected by the home team, since in the last 30 matches they register 5 wins, 1 draw and 9 losses as a visitor; against 6 wins, 2 draws and 7 losses at their stadium. In their last away game for the UEFA Nations League, they lost by (3-2) to Scotland. In the last 5 away matches Israel has a record of 1 win and 4 losses. They have not been very strong defensively, since they have suffered goals in 8 of the last 10 matches, but their offense has scored frequently, since they have scored goals in 7 of the last 10 matches. In 14 games, he only managed 2 comebacks in the 9 games in which he suffered the first goal.
The Israeli team comes to this match with a 4-2 defeat in the recession to Austria, thus adding the second consecutive game without losing in this qualifying phase for the European Championship of 2020: the three points were scored by Eran Zhavi (3) and Dabbur. At this moment the Israeli national team continues in the second position of Group G, with 4 points conquered, the same from Macedonia. In this away game, coach Adreas Herzog is expected to play in the usual 5-3-2, privileging the maintenance of ball possession and slow attacks for the attack. In addition, Israel will use the flanks to create danger to the rival: Zahavi is a very fast player and exempt in the transport of the ball towards the attack. For this game the visiting coach called the usual players.
