Italy has demonstrated a confident performance in the qualifying round, winning four of five matches, with only a surprising 3-0 loss away to Norway. The team boasts a powerful attack, scoring 15 goals, and is particularly strong at home, where they regularly produce high-scoring goals.
Israel is attacking, scoring 15 goals in qualifying, but has serious defensive issues (conceding 16). The first meeting between the two teams ended 5-4 in favor of the Italians.
Given the attacking potential of both teams and the vulnerability of their defenses, the match promises to be high-scoring.
