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Greece vs Ireland Prediction: UEFA Nations League

Greece are on a high at the moment following their stunning victory against England at Wembley, while Ireland also won on Thursday

 
11:13am on Friday 11th October 2024
By
Martin Macdonald

Two sides that tasted sweet victory on Thursday do battle this coming weekend as Greece host the Republic of Ireland in the Nations League.

Greece pulled off their best recent in recent memory with a stunning 2-1 victory over England at Wembley, while Ireland beat Finland 2-1 away.

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Greece Recent Form

Greece have been very impressive in the Nations League so far. Prior to the win at Wembley, they beat Finland 3-0 and Ireland 2-0.

They currently top Group B2.

Greece Injury News

Fotis Ioannidis hasn't been included in the Greece squad due to injury, but Vangelis Pavlidis shouldered the attacking burden superbly against England as he scored both goals.

There are no fresh injury concerns from Thursday, but rotation is obviously an option for head coach Ivan Jovanovic.

Last Greece Lineup

Here's how Greece lined up against England.

Ireland Recent Form

Ireland got themselves a much-needed win against Finland on Thursday, with Liam Scales and Robbie Brady scoring the goals to earn the comeback away victory.

In their two Nations League matches in September, they lost 2-0 versus England and 2-0 versus Greece.

Ireland Injury News

Matt Doherty, Alan Browne, Callum Robinson all did not make this squad, while Will Smallbone and captain Seamus Coleman are not involved due to injury.

There are options for Ireland in the centre-forward spot these days, as Evan Ferguson will compete for a starting berth up against Adam Idah and Troy Parrott.

Last Ireland Lineup

Here's how Ireland lined up against Finland.

Greece - Player To Watch

Vangelis Pavlidis put England to the sword with two goals at Wembley and will again emerge as Greece's biggest attacking threat here.

Ireland - Player To Watch

It seems like the entire country is waiting for Evan Ferguson to become the generational striker that everyone hopes he can be. If he can avoid injuries, he can indeed get to that level.

Greece vs Ireland - Prediction

Greece are brimming with confidence at the moment and have already defeated Ireland recently with relative comfort.

Scoreline prediction - Greece 2-0 Ireland

Greece vs Ireland - Betting Tips

Greece to Win and Under 2.5 Goals

- Greece defeated Ireland 2-0 in September

- Greece have conceded just one goal in their last five competitive games

Match statistics

Greece
Statistics
Ireland
Games Played
20
20
 
Results
 
Wins
13
7
Draws
1
2
Losses
6
11
 
Goals Scoring
 
Goals Scored
36
25
Goals Per Game
1.80
1.25
More > 2.5 Goals
10
10
More > 3 Goals
4
3
Scored First in a Match
13
9
Scored Both Halves
7
4
Won More > 1 Goal
9
4
 
Other
 
Goals Conceded
12
24
Did Not Score
6
8
Both Teams Scored
4
7
Kept Clean Sheet
11
5
Won Without Conceding
10
5
Games Played
20
20
 
Possession
 
Touches
-
-
Possession
-
-
Passes
-
-
 
Attacking
 
Total Shots
12
13
Shots on Target
4.32
4.44
Goals out of Shots
0.15
0.09
Crosses
-
-
Offsides
2.06
2.00
Penalties
0.10
0.10
 
Defensive
 
Clean Sheets
0.55
0.25
Tackles Won
-
-
Clearances
-
-
Interceptions
-
-
Own Goals
0.00
0.00
Aerials Won
-
-
Total Shots Conceded
9.89
11
Shots on Target Conceded
3.00
3.94
Goals out of Shots Conceded
0.07
0.12
 
Discipline
 
Fouls
11
11
Yellow Cards
2.65
1.85
Red Cards
0.05
0.05