Republic of Ireland vs Belgium Predictions - Value on the Visitors in Friendly Fixture

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 22 Mar 2024

Ralph Staniforth 22 Mar 2024

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Republic of Ireland vs Belgium tips for Saturday’s international friendly
Domenico Tedesco’s side have won their last 5 away matches
Can the Red Devils extend their winning streak on the road?

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Belgium have won 2 of their last 3 matches against Ireland (Getty Images)

Republic of Ireland vs Belgium Preview

The Republic of Ireland are managerless, in poor form and rarely threaten the top international sides. Belgium are one of the most in-form European teams and the Red Devils can seal another victory in Dublin.

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Head-to-Head
Republic of Ireland Form
Republic of Ireland Injuries & Team News
Belgium Form
Belgium Injuries & Team News

Republic of Ireland have lost 4 of their last 6 matches
Republic of Ireland have lost 2 of their last 3 matches against Belgium
Belgium have won their last 5 away matches

Head-to-Head

Belgium have a 6-4 advantage against the Republic of Ireland in 16 meetings with six draws.

Republic of Ireland Form

The Republic of Ireland sacked previous manager Stephen Kenny after failure to qualify for Euro 2024. Ireland lost six of eight qualifiers, with two wins coming against minnows Gibraltar (3-0 and 4-0).

The Boys in Green showed more solidity in a 1-1 friendly draw against New Zealand in their most recent fixture.

Ireland had 13 shots, 51% possession and Adam Idah gave his side the lead. New Zealand levelled after half time to secure the draw.

Republic of Ireland Injuries & Team News

Ireland have no injuries or suspensions.

Captain Seamus Coleman is in line to make his first appearance since November 2022.

Goalkeepers: Gavin Bazunu, Caoimhín Kelleher, Mark Travers

Defenders: Séamus Coleman, Robbie Brady, Matt Doherty, Dara O'Shea, Nathan Collins, Andrew Omobamidele, Festy Ebosele, Jake O'Brien

Midfielders: Josh Cullen, Callum O'Dowda, Jason Knight, Jamie McGrath, Mikey Johnston, Will Smallbone, Mark Sykes, Sammie Szmodics, Finn Azaz

Forwards: Adam Idah, Chiedozie Ogbene, Michael Obafemi, Evan Ferguson

Belgium Form

Belgium were in command in Euros qualification Group F, winning six and drawing two of eight matches. Domenico Tedesco’s outfit also won all four away matches, scoring 10 and conceding twice.

The Red Devils completed their Group F campaign by thrashing Azerbaijan 5-0 at home. Romelu Lukaku scored four first-half goals before Leandro Trossard added a late fifth.

Belgium Injuries & Team News

Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has withdrawn from the squad due to injury.

Goalkeepers: Koen Casteels, Matz Sels, Arnaud Bodart, Thomas Kaminski

Defenders: Jan Vertonghen, Thomas Meunier, Timothy Castagne, Arthur Theate

Wout Faes, Zeno Debast, Olivier Deman, Koni De Winter

Midfielders: Youri Tielemans, Charles De Ketelaere, Orel Mangala, Amadou Onana

Aster Vranckx, Arthur Vermeeren

Forwards: Romelu Lukaku, Michy Batshuayi, Leandro Trossard, Jérémy Doku

Loïs Openda, Dodi Lukebakio, Johan Bakayoko

Verdict

Rep of Ireland v Belgium

Ireland are unlikely to see much of the ball against an in-form and talented Belgium side. The Red Devils control matches, can score goals and an away win is the best bet in this clash.

Belgium Win

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