Ireland score just 0.7 goals per match in the Nations League: prediction for Israel vs. Ireland
The second-round UEFA Nations League clash between Israel and Ireland will take place on September 27 at Nagyerdei Stadium in Debrecen. Both teams began the tournament with defeats: Israel lost 1-3 to Austria, while Ireland were beaten 0-1 by Kosovo.
Israel: late defeat and the loss of their striker
In the opening round, Israel managed to level the score against Austria through a goal from Sayied Abu Farhi. However, the forward was then sent off, and his team conceded twice more late in the game. As a result, their return to League B began with a 1-3 defeat.
Abu Farhi will now miss the next match through suspension. Dor Turgeman or Tai Baribo could take his place in attack, while the defense continues to face personnel problems due to the absences of Stav Lemkin, Itay Rotman and Or Blorian.
Ireland: the attack misfired again
Ireland endured an extremely poor opening match against Kosovo and managed just one shot on target. The team conceded the only goal in the 83rd minute and never managed to mount a meaningful response.
Scoring problems are nothing new for Ireland: throughout their Nations League history, they have averaged just 0.7 goals per match. Their main attacking hope is Troy Parrott, who has scored Ireland's last six goals in competitive internationals, excluding own goals.
Match facts
- Ireland lost 0-1 to Kosovo and managed just one shot on target.
- Ireland average 0.7 goals per match in the Nations League.
- Israel conceded two decisive goals late in their match against Austria.
The match could lack chances: prediction for Israel vs. Ireland
Both teams head into this clash after disappointing results in the opening round and are unlikely to take excessive risks. Israel will be without the suspended Abu Farhi, while Ireland remain overly reliant on Parrott's individual brilliance.
Given the circumstances, this could be a cautious, low-scoring affair. Neither side currently looks convincing enough to justify strong confidence in a win.
