Canada vs Ireland prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on June 6, 2026
Friendly International
On June 6, 2026, a friendly match between the national teams of Canada and Ireland will take place. The future hosts of the World Cup will test their level against a tough opponent.
Canada vs Ireland: Team News and Expert Analysis
Canada picked up seven points in three group stage matches at the CONCACAF Gold Cup. However, they were immediately knocked out in the playoffs, losing to Guatemala on penalties. In subsequent friendlies, they only lost to Australia, and last week, they defeated Uzbekistan 2-0 in their most recent match.
Ireland snatched second place in their group from Hungary in last year's qualifiers, winning the head-to-head encounter at the end. But in the first playoff match, after a 2-2 draw, they lost to the Czech Republic on penalties. Their current training camp started with a 5-0 victory over Grenada. Later, they also beat Qatar, but by a much narrower margin, 1-0.
The North American team scores just 1.1 goals per game but concedes three times less—only 0.3. The European side averages 1.7 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match.
Previous Matches: Canada vs Ireland
The only previous meeting took place in 2003. Ireland won that game, 3-0.
The hosts are rightly considered favorites. However, given the defensive strengths of both teams, we recommend betting on "total under 2.5 goals" (odds – 1.82).
Canada vs Ireland: Key Stats and Trends
- Canada has drawn two of their last three matches
- 10% of Canada’s games end with both teams scoring and the average total goals per match is 1.4
- Ireland is unbeaten in regular time in seven consecutive matches
- 40% of Ireland’s games end with both teams scoring and the average total goals per match is 2.6
Canada vs Ireland: Possible Starting Lineups
Canada plays in a 1-4-4-2 formation (possible lineup): Crépeau - Laryea, Cornelius, Bombito, Johnston - Millar, Koné, Eustáquio, Buchanan - Larin, David
Ireland plays in a 1-3-4-2-1 formation (possible lineup): O'Leary - O'Shea, McGuinness, Abankwah - Adaramola, Molumby, Coventry, Knight - Moylan, Ogbene - Idah
Place a bet on the upcoming match and follow the team's performance in the standings of national teams' friendly matches
