Our prediction for this World Cup 2026 match:
Scotland
Match Time & Date:
09/10/2021
12:00 PM
Prediction: 2-0
Israel
Scotland welcome Israel to their Hampden Park in what is expected to be a very exciting World Cup qualifier. A place in the playoffs is at stake, and we are positive that both teams will leave their hearts on the field. Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay returns from injury, with Stuart Armstrong returning to the squad as well. Callum McGregor of Celtic is a major doubt, while his teammate Greg Taylor is definitely out of contention through injury.
The Israelis, on the other hand, experienced all sorts of problems at the back in a 5-0 loss to Denmark, and seeing that Scotland did well to beat Austria on the road in their last group game, home win should be considered. Israel defender Hatem Abd Elhamed serves a one-match ban, which is yet another reason why we are tempted to put our money on the hosts.
Highlighted Player (Liam Cooper):
Liam Cooper is a Scotland international, who was born in Kingston Upon Hull, England. Cooper was eligible to play for both England and Scotland, but he decided to represent the Scotts on the international stage.
The Leeds United defender, who is capable of playing at left and centre back, received his first ever call-up for Scotland on 10 March 2016 for a friendly match against Denmark, but he did not make his debut for the senior team back then. Liam Cooper began his career at Hull City and, after spending several seasons on loan at Carlisle United and Huddersfield Town he joined Chesterfield in 2013.
On 13 August, 2014, he signed a three-year deal with Leeds United for an undisclosed fee. Speaking of individual honours, Liam Cooper was named Young Player of the Year for the 2007/2008 season (Hull City). It has to be noted that he won Football League Two with Chesterfield in the 2013/2014 season.
Highlighted Team (Israel):
Israel are the direct successor of the Mandatory Palestine national football team. The Israelis received full UEFA membership in 1994, 20 years after leaving AFC and they have been facing European sides in the World Cup qualifiers ever since. Israel participated at the 1970 FIFA World Cup finals in Mexico, but they failed to make it to the knockout stages of the showpiece tournament.
The Israeli national football team have yet to qualify for the final stages of the European Championship, but they made it to the quarter-finals of the Olympics on two occasions (1968, 1976). Israel play their home games at both Sammy Ofer Stadium in Haifa and Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem.
Yossi Benayoun is the most famous and the most capped Israeli footballer and it has to be noted that the pacey midfielder played for the likes of Racing Santander, West Ham United, Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea in the past. Israel play their home games in blue shirts and blue shorts, whilst they wear white shirts and white shorts when playing on the travels.
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