The top game in this groups where Ireland will face Russia. After an away win against Armenia, and a home win against Andorra, it’s time for Ireland to face their first real challenge.
The same can be said for Russia as well, if they haven’t lost the home game against Slovakia with 0:1. The Russians would sure like to bounce back with a win here, but will the happen?
While Ireland has few injured players, Russia has no such problem and perhaps will go out with an optimal squad. Last two games in Ireland back in 2003 ended 1:1, and 2:0 for Ireland.
Ireland’s record at home against Russia and the Soviet Union in general is W4 D2 L2. In 2002, however Russian won at home with 4:2, but hasn’t done so in Dublin.
Seems like both teams tend to score in those games, beside that win with 2:0 in 2003. However I find it hard to believe that tonight will not be able to score at least a goal here.
Prediction?
Both Teams To Score – YES @ 2.14 (Switch to Betfair.com – 25£ loss cover on your first bet): Seems like this can be a 3way game, and it’s probably for the best to go with a safer bet like both teams to score. The probabilities are good and the odds as well.
