Both aiming to build on their respective victories from last time out, Israel and Italy will square off in a World Cup qualifier at the Nagyerdei Stadion on Monday night.
Israel will come into this clash after cruising to a 4-0 win away at Moldova on Friday, a victory that saw our man Vladislav land a full house of winners.
That triumph kept up Israel's strong start to the campaign, with Ran Ben Shimon’s side taking top honours from three of their opening four Group I assignments.
Israel now face an acid test of their World Cup qualifying credentials when they do battle with Italy in Debrecen on Monday.
The Azzurri crashed to a 3-0 loss in Norway in their opening group game before bouncing back with a 2-0 win over Moldova.
Gennaro Gattuso has since replaced Luciano Spalletti in the Italian dugout, with the new boss enjoying a dream start with a 5-0 demolition of Estonia on Friday night.
How the bookies view it: Italian job incoming
The bookies odds points towards what would be a third Group I victory in succession for Italy, with the visitors short-priced 2/5 favourites on Boylesports.
Despite collecting nine points from their first four matches, Israel are big outsiders at 11/2 on Boylesports while the draw is also deemed unlikely at 7/2 with the same firm.
Head to head: Italian record impeccable
The two nations have previously crossed paths four times, with Italy taking top honours on each occasion. Having defeated Israel twice during the most recent edition of the Nations League, the Italians could hold a psychological edge ahead of this showdown.
Players to watch: Mateo to make his mark?
After bagging a brace during Italy's aforementioned 5-0 win over Estonia on Friday night, Mateo Retegui looks the standout value in the anytime goalscorer market here at even-money (1/1) with Bet365.
Manor Solomon – who scored against Moldova last time out – has attempted two or more shots in each of Israel's four World Cup qualifiers to date, making the same selection on Monday night well worthy of support at 13/8 on Bet365.
Predicted line-ups
Israel have no new injury or suspension issues to contend with following Friday night’s 4-0 win over Moldova, so manager Ben Shimon could name the same starting XI on Monday night.
Italy's Giacomo Raspadori is pushing for a starting berth after coming off the bench to score against Estonia last time out.
Israel: Da. Peretz; Dasa, Lemkin, Nachmias, Revivo; Do. Peretz, E. Peretz; Biton, Gloukh, Solomon; Baribo
Italy: Donnarumma; Di Lorenzo, Bastoni, Calafiori, Dimarco; Barella, Locatelli, Tonali; Politano, Retegui, Zaccagni
Anything else catch the eye?
Given that a draw doesn't really suit either side here, backing both teams to get on the scoresheet holds plenty of appeal at 10/11 on Boylesports.
There have been goals at both ends in three of Israel's opening four assignments of their World Cup qualifying campaign.
It's also worth noting that each team hit the back of the net in six of Italy’s eight outings during the most recent edition of the Nations League.
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