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Ireland vs Armenia Tips - Ireland backed at home in Nations League

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 26 Sep 2022

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Ralph Staniforth 26 Sep 2022

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Ireland vs Armenia predictions for Tuesday’s UEFA Nations League match
The fixture is being played at Aviva Stadium (19:45 BST)
Ireland have won to nil in 2 of their last 3 home matches
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Ireland have won 2 of their last 3 matches against Armenia (Getty Images)

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Ireland have secured some positive home wins recently. Armenia rarely threatens on the road and a home win to nil is tipped.

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Head-to-Head
Ireland Form
Ireland Squad
Armenia Form
Armenia Squad
Ireland vs Armenia FAQ

Ireland have won to nil in 2 of their last 3 home matches
Ireland have won 2 of their last 3 matches against Armenia
Armenia have lost to nil in their last 4 away matches
Armenia have conceded 3+ goals in their last 3 matches (Nations League)

Head-to-Head

Ireland have a 2-1 advantage against Armenia in three previous meetings.

Ireland Form

Ireland gave up a 1-0 lead and lost 2-1 in Scotland on Saturday. John Egan scored after 18 minutes before Ireland conceded twice in the second period.

The defeat followed a mini-unbeaten run in Group B1. Ireland drew 1-1 with Ukraine and thrashed Scotland 3-0 at home.

Four points from five matches leaves Stephen Kenny’s side third in Group B1. A draw or win will see the Boys in Green avoid relegation to the Nations League C Group.

Ireland Squad

Goalkeepers: Gavin Bazunu, Mark Travers, Max O'Leary

Defenders: James McClean, Séamus Coleman, Robbie Brady, Shane Duffy, Matt Doherty, John Egan, Dara O'Shea, Nathan Collins, Liam Scales

Midfielders: Jeff Hendrick, Conor Hourihane, Alan Browne, Callum O'Dowda, Josh Cullen, Jason Knight, Jayson Molumby

Forwards: Callum Robinson, Troy Parrott, Scott Hogan, Chiedozie Ogbene, Michael Obafemi

Midfielder Josh Cullen is suspended.

Armenia Form

Armenia lost their fourth consecutive match after a 5-0 defeat against Ukraine. Joaquín Caparrós’ side conceded early on before letting in four goals after half time.

Armenia previously lost against Scotland (2-0 and 4-1) and Ukraine (3-0). Their only Nations League win came in a 1-0 home victory over Ireland in June.

The Mountaineers must win against Ireland to avoid relegation in the Nations League.

Armenia Squad

Goalkeepers: David Yurchenko, Arsen Beglaryan, Stanislav Buchnev

Defenders: Varazdat Haroyan, Hrayr Mkoyan, Hovhannes Hambardzumyan, Taron Voskanyan, André Calisir, Jordy Monroy, Styopa Mkrtchyan, Hakob Hakobyan, Zhirayr Margaryan

Midfielders: Artak Grigoryan, Khoren Bayramyan, Edgar Babayan, Eduard Spertsyan, Karen Muradyan, Artak Dashyan, Hovhannes Harutyunyan, Sergey Mkrtchyan, Serob Galstyan, Artur Serobyan

Forwards: Tigran Barseghyan, Vahan Bichakhchyan, Zhirayr Shaghoyan, Lucas Zelarayán

Defender Arman Hovhannisyan and midfielder Kamo Hovhannisyan are in contention after serving one-match suspensions.

Ireland vs Armenia FAQ

What time does Ireland vs Armenia Start?

The match starts at 19:45 GMT on Tuesday, September 27

Verdict

Rep of Ireland v Armenia

Ireland are likely to have too much quality for an Armenia side that struggles away. There is value on a home handicap and win to nil.

Ireland Win to Nil

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Ralph is from South Africa and studied Sports Science post school at ETA (Education Teachers Academy) in Cape Town.

He has always had a great passion for sport and this led him into the world of sports journalism, while coaching on the side. Since 2012 Ralph has worked as a journalist and covered many topics from business to sport.

Over the last seven years he has interviewed numerous top rugby and cricket players and coaches in South Africa.

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