Yea, but if you get it, can your keep it up?
Why not set the intention of getting the job if it’s indeed a right match for you, regardless of their initial requirements? If they sense that you can handle it — given that they already know what the job would entail — then maybe you should get it. Meaning, their perspective does have value.
What might be beneficial to you would be to actually possess the experience and knowledge that you would get in 1-2 years of experience there — if you can find out what that is, you could point out the relevant experience in your CV, even if it was in other circumstances.
Such beginnings can be a bit difficult at first anyway, so you would require to be in top shape in many areas to keep it up in an already new environment.
Or, you might also propose to them a different kind of arrangement if they say no. Maybe a junior or part time, or intern for a couple of months until you’re ready. Could be a win win. Or yes, now that you know what you would like, get as much data about it as possible and build a bit of experience with it.
I’m only saying this from experience. Jumping in before you are ready can prove quite unhealthy :)
Good luck!