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Republic of Ireland vs Armenia: Our top betting tips
Republic of Ireland haven't been enjoying the best time of late but a home tie against Armenia could be the time to get back to winning ways. Will the Irish bag three points here? Find out with our Republic of Ireland vs Armenia match preview with free tips, predictions and odds mentioned along the way.
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A comfy home win
Backing Republic of Ireland to win this game is a pretty obvious tip and, as such, the bookmakers odds are far from exciting. With that in mind, we've gone for the slightly more ambitious -1 handicap to kick off our tips for this game. Ireland have only won one of their last five games but, notably, that was a 3-0 victory. What else is important regarding this tip is the form Armenia have shown of late; they lost 5-0 to Ukraine last time out and, actually, each of their last four matches have seen them lose by at least two goals. With that all factored in, we think Ireland to win -1 is a decent value bet.
Someone will blank
Our next prediction for Republic of Ireland vs Armenia is that at least one side will fail to score. Armenia have seen just one of their last five games end with goals at both ends whilst Ireland have seen three of their last five matches end with a ‘nil' in the final scoreline. As for the head to head record, two of the last three clashes between these nations have featured clean sheets meaning all the stats around both teams scoring leans towards the ‘no' outcome!
Here are the key stats & form guide for Republic of Ireland vs Armenia
Head to Head
04/06/22
UEFA Nations League NAL
Armenia
Rep of Ireland
1
0
Last Five - Rep of Ireland
10/09/24
UEFA Nations League B UEFA
Greece
Rep of Ireland
2
0
L
07/09/24
UEFA Nations League B UEFA
England
Rep of Ireland
2
0
L
11/06/24
International Match International
Portugal
Rep of Ireland
3
0
L
04/06/24
International Match International
Hungary
Rep of Ireland
1
2
W
26/03/24
International Match International
Switzerland
Rep of Ireland
1
0
L
Last Five - Armenia
10/09/24
UEFA Nations League C UEFA
North Macedonia
Armenia
2
0
L
07/09/24
UEFA Nations League C UEFA
Latvia
Armenia
1
4
W
07/06/24
International Match International
Kazakhstan
Armenia
1
2
W
04/06/24
International Match International
Slovenia
Armenia
2
1
L
26/03/24
International Match International
Czech Republic
Armenia
2
1
L
Can Republic of Ireland avoid relegation?
This bottom of the group clash isn't the biggest game of the day but with the winner knowing they'll avoid that relegation spot it is certainly an intriguing match up where both sides have plenty to play for. Let's see how the action unfolds.
Ireland suffered a defeat to Scotland last time out and with that their prospects switched from possible group winners to relegation threatened. With that doubt still lingering, a strong line up is guaranteed.
Republic of Ireland Predicted lineup – Bazunu, Cullen, Doherty, Collins, Egan, McLean, O'Shea, Molumby, Knight, Obafemi, Parrott
Armenia we're schooled by Ukraine last time out but can still keep their heads above water in this group should they beat Ireland. It's a big ask but a strong XI will give them half a chance of pulling off the great escape.
Armenia Predicted lineup – Yurchenko, Margaryan, Calisir, Mkoyan, Hambardzumyan, Dashyan, Bichakhchyan, Grigoryan, Bayramyan, Barseghyan, Zelarayan
A quickfire FAQ on Republic of Ireland vs Armenia
- How did the teams get on in their last games? – Ireland lost to Scotland, Armenia were battered by Ukraine
- Who do the bookmakers have as favourites? – Republic of Ireland
- What time does the match kick off? 19:45 GMT