Israel seek a response after Austria’s Nations League win

Group stakes

Israel have drawn three in a row in the UEFA Nations League, but remain without a win in five competition matches. Austria lead League B Group C with 11 points after five games, five ahead of second-placed Kosovo and eight above fourth-placed Israel on three. With one match left, Austria have secured first place and promotion to League A.

Israel’s home scoring challenge

Israel have scored only twice in five UEFA Nations League matches, conceding seven. At home in the competition, they have taken one point from two matches, scoring none and conceding three. That makes their scoring record a concern against an Austria side that beat them 3-1 in September.

There is a possible counterpoint in Israel’s recent run: all three of their latest results in the competition have been draws. A pattern to watch is whether they can turn those stalemates into goals at home, where they have yet to score in this Nations League campaign.

Austria have the recent head-to-head edge

Austria won the most recent meeting, 3-1 in the UEFA Nations League in September 2026. Across the last five meetings in the competitions listed, Austria have won three and Israel two, with no draws; every one of those matches produced at least three goals.

That history points to the possibility of another open encounter, although it does not guarantee one. Israel’s lack of home goals in this competition is a reason to be cautious about expecting the pattern to continue.

Our prediction

Austria’s group position and September win give them the stronger case, while Israel’s three consecutive draws suggest they could make the match difficult to settle. An Austria win is a cautious lean, with a draw a plausible alternative.