Israel – Albania Prediction & Preview and Betting Tips (11.06.2017)

Prediction for Israel – Albania

Over 1.5 goals @ 1.42

Israel and Albania are leveling up at Sammy Ofer Stadium, in a match for this phase of the European Round (1st Round). The Albania presents considerable differences in its results at home and as a visitor, so in this game the home factor can be decisive.

Israel

After 3 wins and 2 losses, the home team is currently in 3rd place, with 9 points won. In the last game, they lost by (4-1) out against Spain, after in the previous match, to have won by (0-3) away with Albania. This is a team that has similar results at home and abroad, so it is not usually affected by the home factor, since in the last 30 games it has 5 wins, 2 draws and 8 losses as a visitor; Against 5 wins, 4 draws and 6 losses in his stadium. In the last game he played, for the Friendly, tied with Moldova at home for (1-1). In their last 5 home games Israel has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats. The team allowed goals to the opponent in 4 of the last 5 games, reason why it has not presented great solidity defensive, but its attack has marked regularly, since that always marked at least one goal in the last 5 matches for this competition. In 13 matches, he suffered the first goal 7 times and never got the comeback.

The Israel team come to this game after a 1-1 draw against Moldova, adding to the match afterwards without proving the taste of victory: the only goal of the team was scored by Sahar. In a group with the powerful selections of Spain and Italy, the fight of Israel will be for the second position. In the game, coach Elisha Levy should make it 4-2-3-1, being careful when he could get up) and attack organized, attacking the ball on the wing. However, the home team is aware of Albania’s defensive weaknesses and is expected to opt for a more offensive style of play. Tomer Hemed is Israel’s top scorer with 3 goals scored.

Albania

After 2 wins and 3 losses, the away team is currently in 4th place, with 6 points won. In the last game, they lost by (2-0) away against Italy, after in the previous game, to have lost by (0-3) at home with Israel. This is a team that has curiously been stronger outside than at home, since in the last 30 games it registers 7 victories, 2 ties and 6 defeats as a visitor; Against 4 wins, 3 draws and 8 losses in his stadium. In the last game that disputed, for the Friendly, lost with Luxembourg outside by (2-1). In his last 9 games as a visitor, Albania has 4 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses. The team allowed goals to the opponent in 4 of the last 5 matches for this competition, reason why it was not very strong defensively. In 15 games, he suffered the first goal 9 times and only achieved 1 comeback.

Albania reach this match after a defeat against Luxembourg, 2-1, adding in this way the fifth defeat followed, including three for the qualifying phase. In this away game, coach Giovanni De Biasi is expected to play in the usual 3-5-2, privileging the defensive organization and the direct passes for the attack, mainly for the advanced Cikalleshi and Roshi. Note that the Albanian team presents great difficulty in maintaining the possession of the ball and the defensive transition, due to the slowness of their players. Nevertheless, the great highlight of the selection of Albania is the tip Bekim Balaj, with 2 marked goals.