Read our Israel vs Republic of Ireland prediction with the latest betting tips, odds, and lineups ahead of Sunday's crucial UEFA Nations League fixture.
Israel vs Republic of Ireland Match Summary
Competition | UEFA Nations League |
|---|---|
Match Date | Sunday 27 September 2026 |
Match Time | 19:45 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Nagyerdei Stadium |
Broadcast (TV / Streaming / Radio / Bookmaker Streaming) | RTE 2 |
Israel host the Republic of Ireland in the UEFA Nations League, a fixture staged at a neutral venue, the Nagyerdei Stadium in Debrecen, Hungary. Here is our Israel vs Republic of Ireland prediction.
Israel arrive smarting from a stoppage-time defeat to Austria, a loss that ended their four-game unbeaten run after Sayed Abu Farhi was sent off just moments after levelling.
Ireland saw their own unbeaten run halted in gameweek one, unable to respond to a late Vedat Muriqi strike as they slipped to a narrow defeat away to Kosovo at Stadiumi Fadil Vokrri.
The two nations have met twice before, and both encounters finished level, so there is little to separate them on the record ahead of this match.
Israel vs Republic of Ireland Form
Israel went into this window on the back of a four-game unbeaten run, but that streak was snapped by Austria this week when two stoppage-time goals downed the 10-man hosts. Ran Ben Simon leans on the creativity of Manor Solomon and Oscar Gloukh to unlock defences, though the loss of Abu Farhi to a red card exposed how thin the margins can be.
Ireland also came into the Nations League on an unbeaten run, only to fall to a narrow defeat by Kosovo in gameweek one, unable to answer Muriqi's late winner. Heimir Hallgrimsson's side carry a threat through Troy Parrott up top and the guile of Finn Azaz, and they rank a place above Israel in the group form standings.
Israel vs Republic of Ireland Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Israel: Sayed Abu Farhi (Suspended)
Republic of Ireland: Mark Melia (Injured/out), Nathan Collins (Injured/out)
Israel
Sayed Abu Farhi is suspended after his red card in the defeat to Austria, and Dor Turgeman is expected to come in as a like-for-like attacking replacement. Ran Ben Simon is not anticipated to make any further changes to his side.
Republic of Ireland
Ireland are without the injured Mark Melia and Nathan Collins. Cardiff midfielder Jack Moylan could come into the side in place of Chiedozie Ogbene, with the rest of the line-up expected to remain unchanged for the trip to the Nagyerdei Stadium.
Israel vs Republic of Ireland Predicted Lineup
Israel
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: D. Peretz; R. Revivo, N. Stoinov, I. Nachmias, G. Mizrahi; E. Peretz, D. Peretz; M. Solomon, O. Gloukh, A. Khalaili; D. Turgeman
Republic of Ireland
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: C. Kelleher; D. O'Shea, J. Egan, J. O'Brien; L. Scales, J. Molumby, J. Knight, J. Abankwah; J. Moylan, F. Azaz; T. Parrott
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Israel vs Republic of Ireland Key Stats & Match Facts
The Republic of Ireland are the favourites for the win at 7/4 with AK Bets, with Israel priced at 9/5 and the draw at 23/10, both also with AK Bets.
The two nations have met twice before, and both fixtures ended in a draw.
Both Teams To Score is priced at 5/6 (Bet365) for Yes, reflecting the attacking threat on both sides.
Israel had Sayed Abu Farhi sent off in their defeat to Austria this week, ending a four-game unbeaten run.
Ireland come into the game a place above Israel in the group form standings.
Israel vs Republic of Ireland Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: This one has the makings of an even, open contest, and a 1-1 draw looks the shrewd call. Both sides carry attacking punch but leak at the back, and with the previous two meetings between them both ending level, the honours look set to be shared again. Israel vs Republic of Ireland best bets below lean into the goals angle.
Best Bets
Back Both Teams To Score in what shapes up to be an open contest at Nagyerdei Stadion. Israel carry a genuine creative threat through Manor Solomon and Oscar Gloukh but remain leaky at the back, while Ireland have their own quality in Troy Parrott and Finn Azaz to test a vulnerable Israeli backline. Goals at both ends look on the cards.
Back Over 2.5 Goals in the Total Goals Over/Under market. Both teams have shown defensive frailties in their recent Nations League outings while carrying plenty of firepower going forward, so a contest with three or more goals stands out as the value play in the total-goals market.
Israel vs Republic of Ireland Bet Builder
Our four-leg Israel vs Republic of Ireland bet builder tips back the Republic of Ireland to win, Troy Parrott to score anytime, both teams to score, and Jayson Molumby to be shown a card.
Ireland edge the win market at 7/4 with AK Bets, sitting a place above Israel in the group form standings and carrying the sharper cutting edge going forward.
Troy Parrott leads the line for Ireland and is the obvious focal point of their attack, making him a strong pick to find the net against a leaky Israeli defence.
Both Teams To Score sits at 5/6 with Bet365, and with both sides carrying threat and defensive question marks, goals at each end look likely.
Jayson Molumby operates in Ireland's engine room, where cards are part of the job, making him a fair shout to go into the referee's book in a charged fixture.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 18/1 and is as short as 15/1 elsewhere.
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Bet builder odds correct at time of publishing.
Israel vs Republic of Ireland Talking Points
This fixture carries a weight far beyond the table. On 26 September, the Republic of Ireland squad voted by a significant majority to fulfil the tie following team meetings in Hungary over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the threat of UEFA sanctions. The players will wear black armbands to mourn lives lost in the Gaza conflict and will omit the traditional pre-match handshake and pennant exchange. Heimir Hallgrimsson said his squad had been placed in an untenable and exposed position after hours of internal meetings in Debrecen, while Football Association of Ireland chief executive David Courell confirmed the vote was taken to protect the association from severe disciplinary action. On the pitch, the return meeting in October has already been moved from Dublin to Bačka Topola in Serbia, to be staged behind closed doors.
Israel vs Republic of Ireland Predictions FAQs
When is the Israel vs Republic of Ireland match?
The match kicks off at 19:45 UK time on Sunday 27 September 2026.
Where is Israel vs Republic of Ireland being played?
The match is being played at Nagyerdei Stadium.
Where can I watch Israel vs Republic of Ireland?
The match is broadcast live on RTE 2.
What competition is Israel vs Republic of Ireland in?
The match is part of the UEFA Nations League.
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