Republic of Ireland vs Northern Ireland
International Friendlies
Date: Thursday, 15 November 2018
Kick-Off at 19:45 UK / 20:45 CET
Venue: Aviva Stadium (Dublin).
Team information
Wolves defender Matt Doherty is out for the Republic of Ireland. He has a facial harm after being stuck by using an elbow throughout his club's Premier League draw with Arsenal and was despatched to see a expert.
Martin O'Neill confirmed that Robbie Brady would play a part after rejoining the squad, with Seamus Coleman also returned within the fold. Southampton striker Shane Long will no longer feature, even though, because of injury.
Michael O'Neill has welcomed Kyle Lafferty again into his squad following his late withdrawal in the closing international destroy, which saw him suspended for one home fixture with Rangers.
Opta stats
Republic of Ireland have lost only considered one of their remaining 8 international suits towards Northern Ireland (W4 D3) - a 1-zero loss at domestic in May 1999.
Northern Ireland have never scored multiple goal in their 10 encounters with the Republic of Ireland, scoring simply four dreams in total.
Northern Ireland received 1-0 on their final go to to Dublin to face Republic of Ireland in May 1999, with Danny Griffin scoring an 85th-minute winner.
Republic of Ireland have gained simplest one among their last 9 internationals (D3 L5), triumphing 2-1 in opposition to USA in June way to a ninetieth-minute intention from Alan Judge.
Republic of Ireland have gained three of their remaining 4 home friendlies (L1), prevailing every of the final - they have not won 3 successive domestic friendlies on the grounds that November 2013.
Northern Ireland have didn't rating in each in their remaining six away video games (D2 L4), their longest run with out a intention since October 2003 (six goalless away video games).
Burton Albion's Liam Boyce has been at once worried in 12 dreams in all membership competitions this season (eight dreams, four assists); more than another participant within the Northern Ireland squad.
Uncapped Ronan Curtis has had a hand in thirteen dreams for Portsmouth in all membership competitions in 2018-19 (6 goals, 7 assists); extra than another player within the Republic of Ireland squad.
Republic of Ireland vs Northern Ireland: Match preview
The last twelve months could hardly have long gone any worse for the Republic of Ireland.
Just over a year ago, they have been hammered five-1 by Denmark in Dublin within the World Cup play-off spherical which ensured they would not qualify for Russia 2018.
They had been seeking to get returned heading in the right direction inside the UEFA Nations League.
However, it can hardy have commenced any worse with a four-1 defeat in Cardiff.
The Boys in Green then had a pair of domestic games ultimate month to attempt to gets a few points on the board.
They did preserve Denmark to a goalless draw however have been beaten 1-zero by Wales to depart them backside of the institution.
The only way they are able to avoid relegation is that if Wales beat Denmark on Friday night time and then they go to Aarhus and win on Monday night time.
It’s not going.
They’ve misplaced of their closing 4 friendly fits, winning just one, so any victory might be most welcome.
Republic of Ireland v Northern Ireland Match Stats
Republic of Ireland v Northern Ireland having a bet suggestions
This is the first meeting between these facets because the Republic of Ireland hammered their neighbours five-0 in a 2011 Nations Cup clash. Since then but, Northern Ireland had been a whole lot advanced and this is down to a robust defence however Michael O'Neill's guys have did not score in any respect in seven of their final ten video games in all competitions and under 2.Five desires were scored in six of the previous ten meetings between these two facets so we're backing every other low-scoring recreation right here.
In truth, we will see this sport finishing in a complete stalemate. On paper, the Republic of Ireland have the higher squad and they also have the home advantage on this sport however they have got no longer been in desirable form of late and look low on self assurance. Both aspects are well organised however war to create chances at times and that's why a goalless draw seems like the in all likelihood final results here at odds of 6/1.
Ireland vs Northern Ireland: Prediction
Northern Ireland sincerely did depart a higher impression in their respective matches within the past couple of months. They absolutely dominated the pitch within the Nations League opener towards Bosnia-Herzegovina (it became certainly one of their pleasant presentations in years), but have been unlucky to lose it 1-2 at the stop. They went directly to demolish Israel 3-0 in a friendly.
However, the shortage of attacking performance prompted some other pair of defeats to Austria and Bosnia-Herzegovina in Nations League in October (1-0 and 2-0). The price is right here with the visitors who're really worth backing to hold a easy sheet against the suffering Rep of Ireland. Braver tipsters can try with a goalless draw as the suitable rating option.
