Ireland vs Israel prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, October 4, 2026
On October 3, 2026, Ireland and Israel will face each other in the fourth round of League B of the UEFA Nations League. Due to an ongoing football-related and political dispute, the match had to be relocated to Bačka Topola.
Ireland vs Israel: team news and expert analysis
In the spring, the Irish lost on penalties to their very first opponent in the play-offs, the Czech Republic, and missed yet another major tournament. They opened their autumn campaign against Kosovo, clearly aiming to play out a 0-0 draw, but conceded late on. They then played a match at a neutral venue as the nominal away side and secured a convincing victory. Against favorites Austria, they led after a Parrott brace but ultimately had to settle for a draw.
Israel remain a mid-table side, as confirmed by their performances in recent cycles, including their failure to stay in League A of the Nations League. They faced Austria straight away and once again conceded three goals, although they at least managed to score a consolation goal. After that head-to-head clash, they hosted Kosovo—also at a neutral venue—and the game ended goalless.
The islanders score an average of 1.9 goals per match while conceding 0.8. The representative of the Middle East averages 1.2 goals scored and 2.2 conceded.
Previous matches: Ireland vs Israel
The national teams met in 2005 in World Cup qualifying. Both games ended in high-scoring draws.
The hosts remain the stronger side. The rout may not be repeated, but Ireland should win again (odds – 2.08).
Ireland vs Israel: key statistics and trends
- Ireland have won one of their last four matches
- Both teams have scored in 40% of Ireland's matches, with an average total of 2.7 goals per game
- Israel have lost two of their last three matches
- Both teams have scored in 40% of Israel's matches, with an average total of 3.4 goals per game
Ireland vs Israel: possible starting lineups
Ireland play in a 1-5-4-1 formation (possible lineup): Kelleher - Egan, O'Shea, Scales - Abankwah, Coventry, Manning, Moylan - Idah, Azaz - Parrott
Israel play in a 1-4-4-2 formation (possible lineup): Peretz - Mizrahi, Shlomo, Stoynov, Revivo - Khalaili, Kanichowsky, Eliel Peretz, Solomon - Turgeman, Gloukh
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