France can make it four wins on the bounce in the Nations League when they host Israel on Thursday night.
Didier Deschamps’ men opened their campaign with a disappointing 3-1 home defeat to Italy in September — but bounced back just days later with a 2-0 win over Belgium.
A 4-1 drubbing of Israel last month was followed by a 2-1 victory against the Red Devils to leave Les Bleus just a point behind leaders Italy heading into Matchday 5.
And considering Israel have yet to pick up a single point in League A Group 2, Deschamps will be confident of securing another victory.
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France vs Israel
Thursday, November 14, 7.45pm
Stade de France, Paris
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Israel have become the whipping boys of the group and appear to be destined for another heavy defeat against France.
With 13 goals conceded in four games and just four scored, the visitors will need a miracle to leave the French capital with anything to show for their efforts.
The hosts, meanwhile, will sense the opportunity to chalk up an impressive win and improve their goal difference as they battle to overtake Italy at the top of the table.
But they will have to do so without the presence of Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe, who has been left out of the squad by Deschamps as a “one-off decision”.
Despite netting eight goals in all competitions since joining Madrid in the summer, Mbappe has come in for a barrage of criticism.
Speaking earlier this month, France legend Thierry Henry said: “It is Jude Bellingham who behaves more like a No9, making the runs and trying to make Madrid play.
“He [Mbappe] never runs. It’s not good enough.”
Despite Henry’s blunt assessment, Deschamps has not offered any real insight on why Mbappe, 25, was excused from international duty.
He said: “It’s my responsibility to make decisions. I think it’s better that way.
“Kylian wanted to come. It’s a one-off choice for this gathering.”
Latest Nations League Odds
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With the odds dictated by recent form, it is no surprise to see France as overwhelming favourites to emerge victorious. The hosts are priced at 1.11 to pick up three points, while Israel are a whopping 17.00 to pull off a shock in Paris.
For anyone thinking a draw may be on the cards, a generous 9.20 is up for grabs.
France vs Israel Betting Tips
In the first goalscorer market, Randal Kolo Muani is attracting plenty of interest at 4.33. The Paris Saint-Germain ace, 25, has netted three goals in his last three appearances for France.
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