The Republic of Ireland will take on Senegal on Friday, 6 June, in an international friendly at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.
There should be a feel-good factor in the Irish capital on the night after Ireland managed to avoid relegation from League B in the Nations League during the last international break.
Senegal, meanwhile, have been in superb form now for well over a year and haven't lost a game since the 2024 AFCON round of 16.
As part of this week's round of international football betting tips, check out our Republic of Ireland vs Senegal prediction below.
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Republic of Ireland vs Senegal prediction: The visitors to avoid defeat
Key Stats
- Senegal haven't lost any of their last six away matches.
- The Republic of Ireland have lost four of their last eight matches.
- Fewer than three goals have been scored in six of Senegal's last seven matches.
Correct score prediction: Republic of Ireland 1-1 Senegal
Although Senegal's recent record is impressive, none of their opponents in their 14-match unbeaten stretch have been European, which adds some extra pressure on to their shoulders on Friday. Despite that, Ireland haven't won three matches in a row since 2016, so a win for the hosts is unlikely.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Senegal are the slight favourites
- HOME: 21/10 (3.10) – 32.3%
- DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
- AWAY: 5/4 (2.25) – 44.4%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Republic of Ireland vs Senegal odds are weighted slightly in the favour of the visitors, but there is still plenty of value on backing them to win or draw the match. Ladbrokes have given Senegal a 44.4% chance of winning the match, while the Republic of Ireland have been given a 32.3% chance of victory.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: A first-ever meeting
The match on Friday will mark the first time in history that the Republic of Ireland will meet Senegal on the football pitch, which adds an extra layer of intrigue to the match.
Republic of Ireland preview: Four potential debutants
Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson has been bold with his squad selection, and there is a chance that as many as four players could make their international debuts on Friday night. John Joe Patrick Finn, Killian Phillips, Josh Honohan, and Josh Keeley will all be hoping that they can get on the pitch at some point.
Predicted lineup: Kelleher (GK), Doherty, Collins, O'Brien, Brady, Ebosele, Taylor, Knight, McAteer, Idah, Parrott
UEFA Nations League 23/03/25
W
Bulgaria
1
Rep of Ireland
2
UEFA Nations League 20/03/25
W
Bulgaria
1
Rep of Ireland
2
UEFA Nations League B 17/11/24
L
England
5
Rep of Ireland
0
UEFA Nations League B 14/11/24
W
Finland
0
Rep of Ireland
1
UEFA Nations League B 13/10/24
L
Greece
2
Rep of Ireland
0
Senegal preview: No Mane for the visitors
The big news out of the Senegal camp is that Sadio Mane won't feature in either of their upcoming friendly matches. The former Liverpool forward was heavily criticised for his performances during the last international break and has been asked to be left out this time around for personal reasons.
Predicted lineup: Mendy (GK), Diatta, Koulibaly, Niakhate, Jakobs, Sarr, Gueye, Camara, Ndiaye, Jackson, Sarr
Africa - World Cup Qualifying 25/03/25
W
Togo
0
Senegal
2
Africa - World Cup Qualifying 22/03/25
D
Sudan
0
Senegal
0
African Nations C'ship Qualifying 28/12/24
W
Liberia
0
Senegal
3
Africa Cup of Nations Qualification 19/11/24
W
Burundi
0
Senegal
2
Africa Cup of Nations Qualification 14/11/24
W
Burkina Faso
0
Senegal
1
Player to watch: Nicolas Jackson
It's been a rough week for Nicolas Jackson after it was announced that Chelsea have signed Liam Delap. The signing of Delap leaves Jackson in a position where he will likely now be a backup player at club level, so he will be keen to remind everyone what he is capable of during this international break, with matches against Ireland and England.