Republic of Ireland vs Israel Predictions & Tips - Boys in Green to Win in the Nations League

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Last updated: Fri 02 Oct 2026 10:28

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Republic of Ireland are unbeaten in 10 of their last 11 games
Israel are winless and bottom of Group B3
The Boys in Green can secure another Nations League win

Republic of Ireland have won 6 of their last 11 games (Getty)

Republic of Ireland vs Israel Preview

Republic of Ireland are in hard-to-beat form and comfortably beat Israel 3-0 in the nation’s most recent meeting. The Boys in Green can secure another Nations League victory against out-of-form Israel

Republic of Ireland vs Israel Preview
Back-to-Back Ireland Wins
H2H - Boys in Green Have the Edge
Republic of Ireland Keeping Chase in Group B3
Israel Winless in the Nations League
Predicted Starting Lineups & Team News

Back-to-Back Ireland Wins

Republic of Ireland have won 6 of their last 11 games.
Republic of Ireland have won 2 of their last 4 games against Israel.
Israel have lost 2 their last 3 matches.

H2H - Boys in Green Have the Edge

Republic of Ireland have a 2-1 advantage against Israel, alongside three draws.

Republic of Ireland Keeping Chase in Group B3

Republic of Ireland are in solid long-term form and have lost just once in their previous 11 matches.

Ireland’s only recent defeat was a 1-0 away loss against Kosovo in their opening Nations League game. The Boys in Green hit back with a 3-0 victory over Israel, where they had 1.72-0.32 XG.

Heimir Hallgrimsson’s side then held Nations League Group B3 leaders Austria to a 2-2 draw. Troy Parrott scored twice in the first half and Ireland had 1.62 XG before conceding twice in the last 20 minutes.

Israel Winless in the Nations League

Ran Ben Shimon’s Israel have had a big drop-off in form recently and are winless in eight of their last 10 games. They have lost five during that spell.

The Sky Blue and Whites started their Nations League campaign with back-to-back defeats. A 3-1 loss to Austria came before a 3-0 defeat against the Republic of Ireland.

Israel remain bottom of Group B3 after a 0-0 draw against Kosovo on Thursday. The Sky Blue and Whites struggled in attack with -1 XG and three big chances missed.

Predicted Starting Lineups & Team News

Republic of Ireland (3-4-2-1): Caoimhín Kelleher; Dara O'Shea, John Egan, Liam Scales; Jason Knight, Finn Azaz, Conor Coventry, Ryan Manning; Jack Moylan, Adam Idah; Troy Parrott

Defender James Abankwah is suspended and won’t feature against Israel.

Gavin Bazunu has ruled himself out of the Israel game due to personal reasons. Heimir Hallgrimsson showed support for the goalkeeper’s decision recently and said:

“Gavin is a great lad, I’ve always had a good relationship with him and it’s probably tougher for him than the other players, but they have really welcomed him.”

Goalkeeper: Caoimhín Kelleher, Max O'Leary, Josh Keeley

Defenders: James Abankwah, Liam Scales, Dara O'Shea, Jake O'Brien, Liam Kitching, John Egan, Ryan Manning, Jimmy Dunne, Joel Bagan

Midfielders: Jayson Molumby, Jason Knight, Finn Azaz, Conor Coventry, Killian Phillips, Bosun Lawal

Forwards: Troy Parrott, Tom Cannon, Adam Idah, Rocco Vata, Jack Moylan, Owen Elding, Chiedozie Ogbene

Israel (3-4-2-1): Assaf Tzur; Idan Nachmias, Raz Shlomo, Nikita Stoinov; Elazar Dasa, Eliel Peretz, Ethan Azoulay, Liel Abada; Dor Peretz, Manor Solomon; Tai Baribo

Defender Anan Khalaili was subbed off with an injury against Kosovo and is doubtful for the Ireland game.

Goalkeeper Daniel Peretz withdrew from international duty following a recent groin injury.

Goalkeepers: Omri Glazer, Assaf Tzur, Niv Eliasi

Defenders: Eli Dasa, Raz Shlomo, Roy Revivo, Idan Nachmias, Anan Khalaili, Guy Mizrahi, Nikita Stoinov, Ilay Feingold

Midfielders: Dor Peretz, Mohammad Abu Fani, Oscar Gloukh, Gabi Kanichowsky, Eliel Peretz, Omri Gandelman, Ethan Azoulay, Yarin Levi

Forwards: Manor Solomon, Tai Baribo, Dor Turgeman, Liel Abada, Yarden Shua, Sayed Abu Farchi

Verdict

Rep of Ireland v Israel

Republic of Ireland are a tough side to play against and showed their quality against Israel recently. The Boys in Green can take all three points in this Nations League game.

Ireland Win

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