France will be looking to boost their hopes of finishing top of League A Group 2 in the UEFA Nations League when they play host to Israel at the Stade de France on Thursday evening.

France: 

After a 3-1 setback to Italy in their Nations League opener, France have rebounded impressively, clinching three straight wins, including a decisive 4-1 victory over Israel in Budapest. Les Bleus have also swept Belgium in their other two group fixtures, with Randal Kolo Muani playing a pivotal role, netting three goals across both games. Ranked second globally and former Nations League champions, France are one point behind leaders Italy in League A Group 2. A win over Israel, combined with a favorable outcome in the Italy-Belgium match, would ensure their spot in the quarter-finals before a crucial showdown in Milan. Didier Deschamps’s squad remains unbeaten against Israel in seven previous matchups, but with heightened security around the game, they’ll aim to stay focused and extend their unbeaten streak.

Israel: 

Facing a challenging Nations League campaign, Israel have suffered four straight defeats and sit last in Group 2. Led by Ran Ben Shimon, the Sky-Blue and Whites face relegation to League B unless they win their final two matches against France and Belgium and avoid the relegation playoff. Despite off-field concerns and advice for caution, Israel are set to take the field in Paris, hoping to replicate their historic 3-2 win over France in 1993. With elimination on the line, Israel will need an inspired performance to have any chance of survival in the group.

Prediction: France

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