The UEFA Euro Qualifier between Belarus and Israel will take place at Ferenc Szusza Stadium on Saturday at 12:15 am IST.
Both Belarus and Israel will strive to secure their first wins as they clash on Friday night in Group I of the Euro 2024 qualification. Belarus finds themselves at the bottom of the group, having failed to earn any points from their initial two matches. Meanwhile, Israel sits slightly higher in fifth place with one point gathered from their first two fixtures. Both teams will be eager to break their winless streaks and boost their position in the group standings. This upcoming match presents an opportunity for them to showcase their abilities and secure a crucial victory in their campaign for Euro 2024 qualification.
Belarus, who have never qualified for the finals of a major tournament, faced disappointment in their Euro 2020 qualification campaign, only securing four points from nine matches. The team faces a daunting challenge to secure a top-two finish in Group I, especially after a dismal start, suffering defeats in their first two section matches. Switzerland handed Belarus a crushing 5-0 defeat at home on March 25, followed by a 2-1 loss to Romania three days later, placing them at the bottom of the group with no points. The team’s last victory dates back to November 2022, a 1-0 win against Syria in a friendly. Despite their recent struggles, Belarus has won two out of their last three encounters against Israel, including a 2-1 triumph in their previous friendly meeting in November 2012.
Meanwhile, Israel kicked off their group campaign with a 1-1 draw against Kosovo on March 25. However, they faced a 3-0 defeat against Switzerland three days later, placing them in fifth position in the group standings. They qualified for the finals of a major tournament only once, which was during the 1970 World Cup. However, their journey was cut short as they were eliminated in the group stage. In the Euro 2020 qualification playoffs, Israel reached the semi-finals but was defeated by Scotland, prolonging their quest to qualify for the European Championship finals. The team is well aware of the significance of this upcoming match within the group. A victory on Friday would provide them with a positive momentum heading into their next home game against Andorra on June 19. Israel’s most recent competitive triumph occurred in September of last year when they secured a 2-1 victory over Albania in the UEFA Nations League.
Belarus probable starting lineup: Plotnikov, Bykov, Volkov, Khadarkevich, Malkevich, Kovalev, Selyava, Yablonskiy, Bakhar, Ebong, Savitsky
Israel probable starting lineup: Glazer, Dasa, Vitor, Shlomo, Gloukh, Haziza, Peretz, Lavi, Solomon, Baribo, Weissman
Belarus
| Opponents | Score |
| Romania | 1-2 (L) |
| Switzerland | 0-5 (L) |
| Oman | 0-2 (L) |
| Syria | 1-0 (W) |
| Slovakia | 1-1 (D) |
Israel
| Opponents | Score |
| Switzerland | 0-3 (L) |
| Kosovo | 1-1 (D) |
| Cyprus | 2-3 (L) |
| Zambia | 4-2 (W) |
| Malta | 1-2 (L) |
The UEFA Euro Qualifier between Belarus and Israel will take place at Ferenc Szusza Stadium on Saturday at 12:15 am IST.
| Belarus vs Israel | Key Details |
| Date | June 16 (Belarus) |
| Venue | Ferenc Szusza Stadium |
| Kickoff time in Belarus | 9:45 pm (Friday) |
| Kickoff time in Israel | 9:45 pm (Friday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 12:15 am (Saturday) |
Football fans in Belarus can catch the live action via Belarus 5 and football fans in Israel can catch the live action via 5Sport.
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