Ireland vs Austria prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, October 1, 2026
UEFA Nations League B
On October 1, 2026, the national teams of Ireland and Austria will face each other in the third round of UEFA Nations League Division B. Both sides will be hoping to claim another victory.
Ireland - Austria team news and expert analysis
Ireland once again lost in the playoffs in the spring, going down to Czechia in their very first match on penalties after a 2-2 draw. After that, they played only friendlies, although they remained unbeaten in those games. Opening their Nations League campaign away to Kosovo, they failed to respond to the hosts' only goal and suffered defeat. However, their neutral-ground clash with Israel ended in a convincing 3-0 victory.
Austria finally played at the World Cup for the first time this century, despite having become regular participants at the European Championship. In the summer, wins over Jordan and a draw with Algeria, alongside a defeat by Argentina, saw them reach the playoffs — but they immediately lost 0-3 to future champions Spain. In the Nations League, they defeated Israel 3-1. They repeated that scoreline against Kosovo in the second round.
With Ferguson and company scoring 1.8 goals per game, Ireland concede far fewer — just 0.6. The World Cup participants have scored twice per match while conceding 1.3 goals.
Previous matches: Ireland - Austria
Austria have recorded five wins and one draw. However, in qualifying for the 2018 World Cup, Ireland collected four points from a possible six against them.
The visitors look solid at the moment. They should win again, even away from home (odds — 2.2).
Ireland - Austria: key statistics and trends
- Ireland have won one of their last three matches
- Both teams have scored in 30% of Ireland's matches, while the average total goals per game is 2.4
- Austria have won their last two matches
- Both teams have scored in 60% of Austria's matches, while the average total goals per game is 3.3
Ireland - Austria: possible starting lineups
Ireland play in a 1-3-4-3 formation (possible lineup): Kelleher - Abankwa, O'Shea, O'Brien - Kitching, Manning, Molumby, Coventry - Moylan, Parrott, Idah
Austria play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Zawisczky - Affengruber, Danso, Wöber, Veratschnig - Schlager, Seiwald - Wanner, Schmid, Wimmer - Adamu
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