Denmark will welcome Israel at the Parken Stadium in Copenhagen for a match of the World Cup 2022 qualifiers on Tuesday 7th looking to maintain their 100% record in the competition.
The hosts come from a 1-0 victory against Feroe Islands in the 5th victory of the 5 games played being the group F favorites. Denmark have also not conceded in any game and are looking to keep the clean sheet. They have a 17-0 scorecard in the five fixtures.
Denmark have lost just once at home in the past four-year period, and this defeat had come against Belgium. As far as Denmark are concerned, the Israelis are the only contender to challenge them in the group and for this precise reason, the Danes will be going after a huge victory.
Tuesdays victory would have the Danes secure much confidence to be the group champions, would they manage to win in the match. Their form so far has been stupendous, and they also have a great h2h record against the opponents.
Israel on the other hand, picked up their second consecutive win on Saturday when they beat Austria 5-2 at home. This was from a victory against Faroe Islands at the Torsvollur stadium with Eran Zahavi scoring a hat trick.
Israel are the second placed in the group with 10 points and will be looking to grab the points from the heads here to lower the margin. This match encounter can decide the fate of Group F when the favorites meet. Suppose Israel win this match the margin goes to a 2 point difference between the two.
Israel also are winless in 13 of their former 19 road trips and also they have a 100% losing record against this foe so far.
Denmark vs Israel head to head
In the 4 matches played between the two sides since 1999 Denmark have 100% victories. Denmark have a winning streak of 5 matches in UEFA Group F World Cup Qualification while Israel have a winning streak of 3 matches in the group.
- Israel 0-2 Denmark 25/03/21
- Israel 0-2 Denmark 01/03/06
- Denmark 3-0 Israel 17/11/99
- Israel 0-5 Denmark 13/11/99
Home
- Faroe Islands 0-1 Denmark
- Denmark 2-0 Scotland
- England 2-1 Denmark
- Czech Republic 1-2 Denmark
- Wales 0-4 Denmark
Away
- Israel 5-2 Austria
- Faroe Islands 0-4 Israel
- Portugal 4-0 Israel
- Montenegro 1-3 Israel
- Moldova 1-4 Israel
Denmark team news
No reports of injuries or suspensions. Barcelona forward Martin Braithwaite remains a doubt as he is currently recuperating from a knock.
Israel team news
No reports of injuries or suspensions.
Prediction and odds
- Denmark to win
- Both sides to score
- Goals above 2.5
