Austria host the Republic of Ireland at the Raiffeisen Arena in Linz on Saturday 14 November, a 7.45pm (UK time) kick-off in the Nations League, and Ralf Rangnick‘s group leaders will expect to make home advantage count in the return fixture.
The sides shared a thrilling 2-2 in Dublin only last month, Troy Parrott firing the Republic of Ireland into a two-goal lead before Austria hit back late through Alexander Prass and Michael Gregoritsch. Austria top League B, Group 3 and will see this as a chance to tighten their grip on promotion, while Heimir Hallgrimsson’s Ireland are chasing the points they need to climb the section. We have worked through the Austria vs Republic of Ireland odds for our best bets, two premium picks and a score prediction below.
Premium Tips
Anthony Eadson makes Austria worthy favourites back on home soil, but the reverse fixture showed Ireland carry a goal threat of their own, so we have leaned into a lively, high-scoring return rather than a comfortable home shut-out.
| Premium Tip | Odds | Why we’re backing it |
|---|---|---|
| Over 2.5 goals | 4/5 (bet365) | The first meeting between these sides produced four goals in a 2-2 draw in Dublin, and Austria have been among the most productive teams in the group, scoring three times in wins over both Israel and Kosovo. Ireland showed in that reverse fixture that they can hurt Austria going forward, so with both teams carrying a threat this looks a game set up for goals. At 4/5, over 2.5 goals is our way into another open contest in Linz. |
| Troy Parrott to score anytime | 14/5 (William Hill) | Parrott was the standout performer when these teams met in Dublin, scoring both Ireland goals in the 2-2 draw, and he remains Hallgrimsson’s most reliable source of goals. Austria conceded twice to Ireland only last month and will have to be wary of the same threat on home turf. At 14/5 to find the net again, Parrott offers real value in a game where we expect Ireland to score at least once even in defeat. |
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How Austria go into the game
Austria go into this one top of League B, Group 3 and firmly in control of their promotion push under Ralf Rangnick, who committed his future to the job with a contract extension through to Euro 2028. They have been the group’s most dangerous attacking side, with 3-1 wins over Israel and Kosovo underlining their firepower.
The only blemish came in that 2-2 draw away to Ireland, when they trailed 2-0 before rallying through Alexander Prass and Michael Gregoritsch to rescue a point. Back in Linz, where they have been far more comfortable, Rangnick’s high-pressing side will fancy their chances of turning that draw into a win and all but sealing top spot.
How Republic of Ireland go into the game
The Republic of Ireland arrive looking to build on an encouraging display in the reverse fixture, where they led Austria 2-0 before being pegged back to 2-2. Heimir Hallgrimsson, who signed a new deal through the Euro 2028 campaign earlier this year, has his side battling in the pack behind the group leaders.
Ireland have shown they can mix it with the stronger teams in the section, backing up a 3-0 win in Israel with that spirited point against Austria, though a 1-0 loss in Kosovo was a reminder of their inconsistency. Troy Parrott’s brace in Dublin was the headline act, and the Irish will need their front line firing again if they are to spring a surprise away from home.
Austria vs Republic of Ireland head-to-head
These sides have been well matched over the years, and the only meeting in this Nations League cycle finished 2-2 in Dublin on 1 October, Troy Parrott’s double cancelled out by late Austria goals. The nations also shared a group in 2014 World Cup qualifying, when Austria edged a 1-0 win in Vienna, and Ireland claimed a 1-0 World Cup qualifying success in Vienna in November 2016. The historic record is close, but Austria go into this one as the higher-ranked side and group leaders.
Austria vs Republic of Ireland predictions & betting tips
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria to win | 4/7 (bet365) | ⭐⭐⭐ | Austria top the group and are strong at home, having rallied from 2-0 down to draw the reverse fixture in Dublin. |
| Both teams to score – Yes | 5/6 (Betway) | ⭐⭐⭐ | All four goals in the first meeting came from open play, and both sides have scored freely in this group campaign. |
| Over 2.5 goals | 4/5 (bet365) | ⭐⭐ | The reverse fixture produced four goals and Austria have hit three in each of their wins over Israel and Kosovo. |
| Austria 2-1 Republic of Ireland | 15/2 (bet365) | ⭐⭐ | A narrow home win with an Ireland goal in it fits a tie between two sides who both found the net in Dublin. |
Austria vs Republic of Ireland score prediction
Austria were made to work hard for a point in Dublin, but back in Linz, where they have been far more assured, Rangnick’s side should have enough to come out on top. Ireland proved in the reverse fixture that they can hurt this Austria defence, and with Troy Parrott in the goals we expect them to make their mark again even if they come up short. We are backing a lively, high-scoring return that Austria edge. Score prediction: Austria 2-1 Republic of Ireland.
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