Republic of Ireland enter this fixture with strong tactical momentum after defeating Israel 3-0 on the road in their previous match. Israel have conceded three goals in each of their two Nations League games so far, suffering consecutive defeats to Austria and Ireland. Backing Ireland to avoid defeat at home covers both a repeat victory and a potential stalemate against an opponent under pressure to adjust defensively.
Rep. Of Ireland vs Israel prediction
- Round
- League B - 4
- Venue
- Gradski Stadion, Backa Topola
- Referee
- Juan Martinez Munuera, Spain
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Recent form
Last 5 matches · 3W-1D-1L · +8 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 1W-2D-2L · -4 goal difference
Our verdict
BetGenius backs Rep. Of Ireland or Draw (Double Chance) at 76% confidence — a strong call. Total goals: Over 2.5 Goals.
Match preview
Republic of Ireland host Israel in UEFA Nations League League B action, just days after securing an emphatic 3-0 victory against the same opponent in their previous outing. That result saw Ireland bounce back promptly from an opening 1-0 defeat to Kosovo, highlighted by Troy Parrott's clinical finishing.
Israel travel to Dublin looking to halt a difficult start to their campaign. Having suffered back-to-back defeats against Austria (3-1) and Ireland (3-0), the visitors have conceded six goals across their opening two fixtures while scoring just once, exposing significant defensive vulnerabilities against higher-tempo attacks.
With home advantage and positive momentum from their comprehensive away win in the reverse fixture, the Irish side will look to control proceedings against an Israeli team struggling for defensive cohesion.
Key factors
- Republic of Ireland defeated Israel 3-0 away in their most recent Nations League outing.
- Israel have conceded six goals in their two group matches, averaging 3.0 goals conceded per game.
- Troy Parrott leads the scoring threat for Ireland with three goals across the opening group fixtures.
- Israel have lost consecutive matches to start their campaign, scoring only one goal.
Statistical comparison
Key players this season
Rep. Of Ireland
- T. Parrott4G
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Head-to-head
- 1
- Rep. Of Ireland
- 0
- Draws
- 0
- Israel
Rep. Of Ireland have won 1 of the last 1 meeting.
- 2026-09-27Israel0-3Rep. Of Ireland
Our record in UEFA Nations League
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Our previous calls on this fixture
- Israel 0-3 Rep. Of Ireland2026-09-27
Published October 4, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.

