Israel meet the Republic of Ireland in a Nations League Group B3 clash on Sunday, staged at a neutral venue in Debrecen, with both sides seeking a first point after opening defeats.
Anthony Eadson’s Israel vs Republic of Ireland predictions, best bets and score prediction are below.
Premium Tips
Anthony Eadson expects a tight, low-scoring game.
| Premium Tip | Odds | Why we’re backing it |
|---|---|---|
| Both teams to score – No | 11/10 (Betfair) | Israel managed one shot on target in their 3-1 defeat in Linz and are without Saied Abu Farchi, who scored their only goal there before being sent off. Ireland had just one shot on target in their 1-0 loss in Kosovo and are without Evan Ferguson up front. With the game behind closed doors on neutral ground in Debrecen, at least one blank looks likely at 11/10 with Betfair. |
| Draw | 5/2 (bet365) | Three of the five meetings between these sides have been drawn, including both 2005 World Cup qualifiers, 1-1 in Ramat Gan and 2-2 in Dublin. Both teams lost on matchday one and are desperate for a first point, and the market can barely split them, with Israel 9/5 and Ireland 7/5 at bet365. With no home advantage for Israel in Debrecen, bet365’s 5/2 on the draw is well worth backing. |
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How Israel go into the game
Israel opened with a 3-1 defeat at Austria and, with home internationals staged away from Israel, play this fixture at a neutral venue in Debrecen.
They are without Saied Abu Farchi, who scored their only goal in Linz before being sent off for a second booking, and the game is being played behind closed doors.
How Republic of Ireland go into the game
The Republic of Ireland lost 1-0 at Kosovo in a chance-shy opening display, and remain without the injured Evan Ferguson, Nathan Collins and Josh Cullen.
Heimir Hallgrimsson’s makeshift side will look to Troy Parrott for a spark as they chase a first point.
Israel vs Republic of Ireland head-to-head
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/06/05 | Republic of Ireland | 2-2 | Israel |
| 26/03/05 | Israel | 1-1 | Republic of Ireland |
| 10/11/87 | Republic of Ireland | 5-0 | Israel |
| 27/02/85 | Israel | 0-0 | Republic of Ireland |
| 04/04/84 | Israel | 3-0 | Republic of Ireland |
These sides have not met in more than 20 years; their two most recent meetings, in 2005 World Cup qualifying, both finished level.
Israel vs Republic of Ireland predictions & betting tips
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Both teams to score – No | 11/10 (Betfair) | ⭐⭐⭐ | Neither side had a cutting edge on matchday one. |
| Draw | 5/2 (bet365) | ⭐⭐ | Three of five meetings drawn. |
| Israel 0-0 Republic of Ireland | 10/1 (Sky Bet) | ⭐⭐ | Our headline scoreline. |
Israel vs Republic of Ireland score prediction
Neither side arrives in form and a nervy, low-scoring game on neutral ground looks likely, with a goalless draw a fair result. Score prediction: Israel 0-0 Republic of Ireland.
