Republic of Ireland and Israel meet in the fourth round of the UEFA Nations League 2026 (League B, Group 3). The match kicks off on Sunday, 4 October at 19:45 (GMT) at the TSC Arena in Bačka Topola, Serbia.
Having clashed just eight days ago in Debrecen, the Irish side will be confident after securing an emphatic 3-0 victory in that reverse fixture. Israel, on the other hand, will be desperate for a much-improved display to kickstart their campaign and steer clear of the relegation places. This Republic of Ireland vs. Israel prediction promises an intriguing second encounter on neutral soil.
Find out where to watch the match, read our expert analysis and betting tips, and check the expected lineups for tonight’s encounter.
Republic of Ireland x Israel Odds
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Match Overview - Republic of Ireland vs. Israel
- The Republic of Ireland head into this clash with psychological momentum after dispatching Israel 3-0 on matchday two, though they were pegged back to a 2-2 draw by Austria last time out.
- Israel enter on the back of picking up their first point in Group B3 following a 0-0 draw with Kosovo, but they remain bottom of the standings and in urgent need of a victory.
- Across six historical meetings, the Republic of Ireland hold the upper hand with two wins, three draws, and just one defeat against Israel.
Republic of IrelandREP
IsraelISRRecent Results(Last N Matches)
Season Stats
Head-to-Head Record
- The Republic of Ireland defeated Israel 3-0 in their recent Nations League clash in Hungary, scoring three times before half-time.
- Overall, Ireland have lost just one of their six all-time encounters against Israel, with three wins and 2 ties.
- The Boys in Green have shown consistent firepower under Heimir Hallgrímsson, with Troy Parrott netting three goals in his last three Nations League appearances.
- Israel have found goals hard to come by in Group B3, with Sayed Abu Farchi scoring their solitary goal of the campaign so far.
- Midfielder Jack Moylan has been a standout contributor for Ireland, tallying a goal, an assist, and drawing three fouls in each of his last two international starts.
Head-to-Head
Republic of IrelandREPIsraelISR| Competition | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| UEFA Nations League | IsraelISR 0-3  Republic of IrelandREP |
Republic of Ireland Form and Team News
After recovering from an opening defeat in Kosovo with a dominant 3-0 win against Israel, Ireland were held to a 2-2 draw by Austria in Dublin on Thursday, letting a two-goal lead slip late on. Nevertheless, Hallgrímsson’s side sit on four points and remain firmly in contention for promotion play-off spots.
In-form striker Troy Parrott continues to lead the line with distinction, taking his tally to five goals in his last six appearances for club and country. Alongside him, Jack Moylan and Adam Idah have added vertical pace and physicality to the frontline.
Ireland face an enforced change in defence, as Udinese centre-back James Abankwah is suspended following an accumulation of yellow cards, while captain Nathan Collins remains out with a calf injury. Jake O’Brien is expected to slot into the back three alongside Dara O’Shea and Liam Scales, shielding Caoimhín Kelleher in goal.
DateResult | ||
|---|---|---|
Republic of IrelandREP 2-2 AustriaAUS | DrawD | |
IsraelISR 0-3Republic of IrelandREP | WinW | |
KosovoKOS 1-0 Republic of IrelandREP | LossL | |
CanadaCAN 1-1 Republic of IrelandREP | DrawD | |
Republic of IrelandREP 1-0 QatarQAT | WinW | |
Israel Form and Team News
Israel enter this contest sitting bottom of Group B3 with one point from three outings. After heavy defeats to Austria (3-1) and Ireland (3-0), Ran Ben Shimon’s side stemmed the bleeding on Thursday with a gritty 0-0 draw against Kosovo in Debrecen.
Defensive fragility remains an issue, with the Sky Blue and Whites shipping six goals across their first three group games. Playing again at a neutral venue—this time in Bačka Topola, Serbia—Israel must find an attacking breakthrough through playmakers Oscar Gloukh and Manor Solomon, who are both searching for their first goal contributions of the window.
The visitors suffered a blow between the posts as Southampton goalkeeper Daniel Peretz withdrew with a groin injury, meaning Assaf Tzur is set to start. Forward Idan Toklomati is also out with a knee issue, leaving Tai Baribo and Sayed Abu Farchi to battle for the central striking role.
DateResult | ||
|---|---|---|
IsraelISR 0-0KosovoKOS | DrawD | |
IsraelISR 0-3Republic of IrelandREP | LossL | |
AustriaAUS 3-1IsraelISR | LossL | |
AlbaniaALB 0-1 IsraelISR | WinW | |
GeorgiaGEO 2-2 IsraelISR | DrawD | |
Republic of Ireland vs. Israel Prediction: Irish to Continue Dominance
The Republic of Ireland will carry immense confidence into this fixture after taking Israel apart in their 3-0 victory just over a week ago. Even with defensive absences, Ireland’s attacking patterns under Hallgrímsson have looked fluid, making a combined selection of an Irish win or draw with over 1.5 total goals an appealing sports betting foundation.
Israel’s backline struggled severely with Ireland’s direct pressure in the previous meeting, conceding three goals before the break. Given Ireland’s propensity for fast starts—having scored early against both Israel and Austria—backing Ireland to lead at half-time presents great value.
With Troy Parrott in red-hot form and Israel struggling for offensive fluency, Ireland have a decisive edge across the pitch. Our primary prediction is a victory for the Republic of Ireland on the Moneyline.
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| Best Odds | ||
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| Double Chance & Over/Under | Republic of Ireland to win or draw, with over 1.5 goals | |
| Money Line | Republic of Ireland to lead at half-time | |
Where to Watch Republic of Ireland vs. Israel
Here’s where to watch Republic of Ireland vs. Israel:
- TV: no broadcast scheduled
- Streaming: Amazon Prime Video PPV
Republic of Ireland vs. Israel Predicted Lineups
Both managers must make tactical and personnel adjustments amid a congested fixture list. Ireland will line up in their flexible 3-4-2-1 system, utilizing Manning and O’Brien on the flanks to supply Moylan and Parrott. Israel are expected to deploy a matching 3-4-2-1 structure under Ran Ben Shimon, seeking to congest central areas and release Solomon and Gloukh in transitional spaces.
Republic of Ireland
C. Kelleher; J. Egan, D. O’Shea, L. Scales; J. O’Brien, C. Coventry, F. Azaz, R. Manning; J. Moylan, A. Idah; T. Parrott.
Israel
A. Tzur; N. Stoinov, R. Shlomo, I. Nachmias; A. Khalaili, D. Peretz, E. Azoulay, E. Peretz, M. Solomon; L. Abada, T. Baribo.
Match Details
Here are the match details:
- Match: Republic of Ireland vs. Israel
- Competition: UEFA Nations League 2026
- Date: 04/10/2026
- Kick-off: 19:45 (GMT)
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