Ireland will face England in the UEFA Nations League B group stage on September 7, with the match set to kick off at 17:00 UK local time.
The two teams last met four years ago in a friendly, where England won 3-0. Ireland come into the match following a 3-1 defeat against Portugal in a friendly on June 11, and will likely focus on improving their defense after conceding goals in three consecutive matches.
England, meanwhile, are looking to bounce back from a 2-1 loss to Spain in the UEFA Nations League Final on July 14. Defensive issues have also plagued England, with goals conceded in their last four matches.
Ireland Vs England Starting Lineups Today
We are updating team formations and line-ups for Ireland – England in real time. The teams starting line-ups are yet to be announced.
Ireland Possible Starting Lineup vs England
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- Gavin Bazunu (GK)
- Seamus Coleman (C)
- Nathan Collins
- John Egan
- Enda Stevens
- Josh Cullen
- Jayson Molumby
- Chiedozie Ogbene
- Jason Knight
- Evan Ferguson
- Adam Idah
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England Possible Starting Lineup vs Ireland
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- Jordan Pickford (GK)
- Kieran Trippier
- John Stones
- Harry Maguire
- Luke Shaw
- Declan Rice
- Jude Bellingham
- James Maddison
- Bukayo Saka
- Harry Kane (C)
- Marcus Rashford
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Head-to-Head: Ireland vs. England
Ireland and England have faced each other twice since June 2015. England have won once, while the other match ended in a draw. In these two encounters, Ireland have not scored, while England have netted three goals, giving England the superior head-to-head record.
| Date | Competition | Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
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| Nov 12, 2020 | Friendly | England | 3-0 | Ireland |
| Jun 7, 2015 | Friendly | Ireland | 0-0 | England |
Ireland Vs England Recent Form Analysis
Ireland
- Last Match: Lost to Portugal (0-3) on June 11.
- Overall Last 20 Matches: 6 wins, 11 losses, 3 draws.
In their last 6 matches:
- Wins:
- 2-1 vs. Hungary (June 4)
- Losses:
- 0-3 vs. Portugal (June 11)
- 0-1 vs. Switzerland (March 26)
- 0-1 vs. Netherlands (November 18)
- Draws:
- 0-0 vs. Belgium (March 23)
- 1-1 vs. New Zealand (November 21)
England
- Last Match: Lost to Spain (1-2) in the Final on July 14.
- Overall Last 20 Matches: 12 wins, 3 losses, 5 draws.
In their last 6 matches:
- Wins:
- 2-1 vs. Slovakia (June 30)
- 1-1 vs. Switzerland (July 6)
- 1-2 vs. Netherlands (July 10)
- Losses:
- 1-2 vs. Spain (July 14)
- Draws:
- 0-0 vs. Slovenia (June 25)
- 1-1 vs. Denmark (June 20)
Betting Tips: Ireland vs. England
- England to Win:
England has a strong recent record and a better head-to-head history against Ireland. They are likely to win this match. - Both Teams to Score (BTTS):
Given Ireland’s recent struggles and England’s tendency to concede, a bet on both teams scoring could be worthwhile. - Over 2.5 Goals:
England’s attacking strength and Ireland’s defensive issues suggest that there could be more than 2.5 goals in the match. - England to Win by 1-2 Goals:
Considering the competitive nature of the match and recent form, a narrow victory for England (by 1 or 2 goals) is a likely outcome.
Prediction:
England is expected to secure a win, with a predicted score of 2-1. Ireland may find the net, but England’s overall quality and recent form should see them come out on top.
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