Republic of Ireland meets Slovakia, in a battle for the top spot in Group B on Friday, September 2nd 2011 at 19:45 UK time
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Republic of Ireland
Ireland are currently leading in Group B with 13 points in 6 games, recording W4 D1 L1. The only loss came at home against Russia with the score of 2:3 and the only draw came away against this very opponent Slovakia (1:1). Against Slovakia, Ireland’s record reads, W2 D1 L0, from which one victory is at home, a game from Euro 2008 qualifications that ended 1:0 in favor of the host. Two friendly games played since the last qualification match, a fixture against Italy at home, won with 2:0 and a game against Croatia, which ended 0:0.
Slovakia
Slovakia are currently third in the group, but also with 13 points, which would mean that a draw would please the team as well. One international friendly game since their last qualifier, a match against Austria which ended 2:1 in favor of Slovakia. In Group B, the team recorded 4 victories a draw and a loss. The loss came surprisingly from the 4th in the group Armenia, while the draw was against Ireland at home. Slovakia managed however to beat Russia, as a visitor with the minimal 1:0.
Prediction
Ireland needs a victory here to remain on the top spot. One game between both teams here in Dublin, one victory for Ireland with 1:0.
The 1:0 correct score is priced @ 6.00 (bet365).
Ireland recorded 3 games with results Under 2.5 goals and 3 games with results Over 2.5 Goals. In the same time, Slovakia recorded 5 matches with Under 2.5 Goals and only 1 match Over 2.5 Goals. The odds for the Under 2.5 Goals are priced @ 1.53 (bet365).
Judging on the stakes in this game, I believe Ireland will put an extra effort to win this game. My prediction, home victory for Ireland.
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