Austria vs Ireland prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on November 14, 2026
In round 5 of UEFA Nations League B, Austria and Ireland will face off on November 14, 2026. The hosts are focused solely on winning
Austria vs Ireland: team news and expert analysis
Austria finally made it to the World Cup this summer, for the first time this century. They even reached the knockout stage after picking up four points in the "group", but were immediately knocked out in the round of 32, losing 3-0 to Spain. The group favourites began this campaign with home wins over Israel and Kosovo (3-1 on both occasions), but then drew high-scoring matches away from home.
Ireland again failed to make it through the spring playoffs for a place at the tournament. They were leading 2-0 in Czechia midway through the first half, but allowed the hosts to level the score and then lost in the penalty shootout. They began the current campaign with a defeat in Kosovo, but then beat Israel. In October, they drew both of their matches.
Alaba and company score an average of 1.7 goals and concede 1.4 per match. Ireland average 1.8 goals scored, while conceding half as many — 0.9.
Previous matches: Austria vs Ireland
Each side has one win in their last five meetings.
The hosts must go all out for the win, knowing that it is key to their success in the group. We’re backing them to secure a crucial victory (odds – 1.60).
Austria vs Ireland: key stats and trends
- Austria have drawn twice in a row
- Both teams have scored in 60% of Austria’s matches, with an average of 3.1 goals per game
- Ireland have lost just once in their last twelve matches
- Both teams have scored in 50% of Ireland’s matches, with an average of 2.7 goals per game
Austria vs Ireland: probable starting lineups
Austria play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable lineup): Alexander Schlager — Posch, Bacher, Danso, Laimer — Seiwald, Xaver Schlager — Wimmer, Romano Schmid, Prass — Gregoritsch
Ireland play in a 1-3-5-2 formation (probable lineup): Kelleher — Dunne, Scales, O'Brien — Molumby, Knight, Coventry, Moylan, Manning — Parrott, Idah
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