The Daily Star Ireland
Ireland’s return to the UEFA Nations League has been challenging, as they’ve yet to claim a win or even score in their first three matches. England, on the other hand, is in a stronger position, having won nine of their last 15 home games at this level and looking to make the most of this fixture.
Recent scoring patterns indicate that 15 of England’s last 21 home games in the Nations League have seen two or fewer goals, a trend echoed in 10 of Ireland’s last 15 matches. This points toward another likely low-scoring game.
In Ireland’s last 21 away matches in the Nations League, both teams scored only five times. Similarly, in 13 of England’s last 18 games at this level, one team managed to keep a clean sheet, so it wouldn’t be surprising if both sides don’t find the net here.
Prediction
Fourteen of England’s last 19 home games in the Nations League have seen fewer than 2.5 goals, including their most recent four. Ireland has had similar results, with 13 of their last 16 away games ending under the 2.5-goal mark. A low-scoring outcome is expected here.
Prediction: England 1 – 0 Ireland
