Match Information
Date and time: 7 September 2024 at 16:00 UTC
Referee: Jose Sanchez (Spain)
Stadium: Aviva Stadium
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Head-to-Head (H2H) Data
Ireland and England have faced off several times in the last decade:
– International Friendly (2020): England 3-0 Ireland
– International Friendly (2015): Ireland 0-0 England
– International Friendly (2013): England 1-1 Ireland
England has had the upper hand in recent competitive fixtures.
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Recent Form
Ireland’s Recent Matches:
– Loss to Portugal (0-3 in friendly)
– Win over Hungary (2-1 in friendly)
– Loss to Switzerland (0-1 in friendly)
– Draw with Belgium (0-0 in friendly)
– Draw with New Zealand (1-1 in friendly)
England’s Recent Matches:
– Loss to Spain (1-2 in Euro 2024 final)
– Win over Netherlands (2-1 in Euro 2024 semi-final)
– Draw with Switzerland (1-1 in Euro 2024)
– Win over Slovakia (2-1 in Euro 2024)
– Draw with Slovenia (0-0 in Euro 2024)
Predicted Lineups
Ireland (4-4-2):
– GK: Caoimhin Kelleher
– DEF: Seamus Coleman, Dara O’Shea, Nathan Collins, Robbie Brady
– MID: Chiedozie Ogbene, Alan Browne, Will Smallbone, Callum O’Dowda
– FOR: Evan Ferguson, Adam Idah
– Coach: Heimir Hallgrímsson
England (4-2-3-1):
– GK: Jordan Pickford
– DEF: Trent Alexander-Arnold, John Stones, Marc Guéhi, Levi Colwill
– MID: Declan Rice, Kobbie Mainoo, Bukayo Saka, Eberechi Eze, Anthony Gordon
– FOR: Harry Kane
– Coach: Lee Carsley
Formations Analysis
Ireland’s 4-4-2:
– Strengths: Defensive solidity, physical and aerial presence, fast wide play.
– Weaknesses: Lack of creative playmakers, reliance on few goal-scoring options.
England’s 4-2-3-1:
– Strengths: Strong defensive unit, versatile midfield, diverse attacking options.
– Weaknesses: Occasional lapses in concentration, reliance on Harry Kane for goals.
Match Prediction
Considerations:
– Home Advantage: Playing at Aviva Stadium in Dublin gives Ireland a supportive environment.
– Recent Form: England has performed well in Euro 2024 against top-tier teams, reaching the final.
– H2H Results: England has a dominant recent H2H record against Ireland.
Predicted Outcome: England Win
Scoreline Prediction: Ireland 0-2 England
Potential Goal Scorers:
– England: Harry Kane, Bukayo Saka
Ireland’s resilience and home advantage might help them put up a strong fight, but England’s superior squad depth, recent form, and attacking options should see them secure a comfortable win in this UEFA Nations League fixture.
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