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Israel vs Rep. Of Ireland prediction

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Round: League B - 2
Venue: Nagyerdei Stadion, Debrecen
Referee: Harm Osmers, Germany

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Form

Recent form

Israel

35Poor

Last 5 matches · 1W-2D-2L · -4 goal difference

Rep. Of Ireland

67Strong

Last 5 matches · 3W-1D-1L · +8 goal difference

Our call

Our verdict

Total Goals

Under 2.5 Goals

BetGenius backs Under 2.5 Goals (Total Goals) at 72% confidence — a solid call. Total goals: Under 2.5 Goals.

72%

Confidence

Solid

Preview

Match preview

Israel host the Republic of Ireland in League B of the UEFA Nations League, with both sides entering the contest in steady form. Israel have gone unbeaten in their last four outings, recording victories over Albania (1-0) and Moldova (4-1) alongside draws against Georgia (2-2) and Lithuania (0-0).

The Republic of Ireland bring an active five-match unbeaten sequence into this encounter. Their recent run includes wins over Qatar (1-0) and Grenada (5-0), complemented by draws against Canada (1-1), FYR Macedonia (0-0), and Czechia (2-2).

With both national teams proving difficult to break down and demonstrating compact defensive displays in recent competitive and friendly windows, this fixture is poised to be a tightly contested affair where scoring opportunities could be limited.

Analysis

Key factors

The Republic of Ireland are unbeaten in their last five fixtures with three clean sheets recorded.
Israel have avoided defeat in four consecutive matches, conceding only three goals across that span.
Israel have kept clean sheets in two of their last four games, including a 1-0 away win against Albania.
The Republic of Ireland held Canada to a 1-1 draw and Czechia to a 2-2 draw in their recent away trips.

Numbers

Statistical comparison

Israel at homeRep. Of Ireland away

Played

0-1-1

W-D-L

1-0-1

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Scored /game

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Conceded /game

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Clean sheets

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Failed to score

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40%

BTTS (last 5)

20%

60%

Over 2.5 (last 5)

40%

Players

Key players this season

Rep. Of Ireland

T. Parrott4G

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History

Head-to-head

Full record →

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Israel: 0
Draws: 1
Rep. Of Ireland

Rep. Of Ireland have won 1 of the last 1 meeting.

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Our record in UEFA Nations League

69%123 won from 177 settled predictions (1 void)

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Total Goals

Under 2.5 Goals

72%

Confidence

Both sides have displayed disciplined defensive structures in recent fixtures. The Republic of Ireland have kept clean sheets in three of their last five matches, including a 1-0 win against Qatar and a scoreless draw with FYR Macedonia. Israel have also shown defensive resolve, recording shutouts in their 1-0 win against Albania and 0-0 draw with Lithuania. Given the competitive stakes in League B and the low-scoring nature of recent outings for both teams, keeping total goals under 2.5 is well supported.

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Israel vs Rep. Of Ireland prediction

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Key factors

Statistical comparison

Key players this season

Rep. Of Ireland

Head-to-head

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