Uruguay U20take on the visitors Israel U20 in the semifinal match of U20 World Cup. The match will be played on Thursday, June 8th at Estadio Unico Diego Armando Maradona (La Plata).
Uruguay U20 are considered the clear favorites in this match. However, this decision is highly debatable since the chances for both teams to succeed are 50-50, or even slightly in favor of Israel. Uruguay has been fortunate with the tournament draw, as they advanced from the group stage with victories over opponents such as Iraq, Tunisia, and a loss to England. In the knockout stage, they were also lucky with their opponents, facing Gambia in the round of 16 and the United States in the quarterfinals. While reaching the semifinals is indeed an achievement, it is worth noting that Israel has also made it to this stage and should not be underestimated. The European representative in this match has impressed with their performances throughout the tournament.
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No one expected such a strong showing from Israel. This national team had never before participated in this age category in any tournaments. Yet, in their debut, they have already secured themselves a minimum of a bronze medal match. Perhaps Israel has been the main instigator of the biggest surprise in this tournament by eliminating Brazil in the quarterfinals. The Brazilian team was performing exceptionally well and showcased an attacking style of play. However, the Israelis won the battle in extra time, defeating Brazil 3-2, despite the odds of Israel's victory being (10). It is clear that the Uruguayan team does not intimidate the Israeli team, and they have the potential to advance to the final match.
I completely disagree with the bookmakers who have set such unequal odds. The chances for both teams are 50-50, yet Uruguay is considered a significant favorite. My choice of bet will be a double chance: X2. Israel is fully capable of taking the game to extra time and settling the outcome there. Therefore, I will try placing a bet on X2.
Prediction for the match: Israel U2 not to lose (X2).
