Israel will face Austria, Thursday evening in Vienna, in what is being viewed as its last chance to remain in the qualifying picture for the next stage of the Union of European Football Association's Euro 2020 tournament.
Israel beat Austria 4-2 at home but Austria has a two point lead over Israel and Macedonia for third place in Group G and the final playoff spot. Security for the team has been high against the background of increasing European anti-Semitism, but Wednesday's fatal shooting near a German synagogue has led to increased security around the team.