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Wales vs Ireland Prediction & Betting tips
While in some groups the decisions have already been made and the German national team, like Spain or Belgium, could solve the ticket for Russia 2018 without problems, a hot dance rages in some groups. It is particularly hot in the Austrian Group D. Although the Republic of Ireland has no chance to win the tournament in one year, they have added extra tension with the victory against Serbia on Friday. The Serbs are under great pressure in the final home game against Georgia and need a victory, if they want to qualify as a group qualifier. Behind it comes the ultimate showdown around Playoffplatz two. Wales receives Ireland and the initial situation could not be more exciting. Both teams have put themselves in a position with a victory on Friday and the Welsh currently still have a head start.
Ireland needs an away win to take second place, but also the hosts can not rely on a draw because they can miss the World Cup as the weakest group. The view will therefore also be directed towards the other encounters and we can look forward to a very emotional and high-spirited game as a neutral spectator. According to the betting odds, the hosts are in the easy favorite role, but we do not want to be a winner in this explosive starting situation. Rather we have another nice tip for you.
Wales :
The shape of the Welsh may well be described as very good. After initial difficulties the national team from the island got better and better in the qualification and could last three consecutive victories. Especially the 1-0 home win against Austria was enormously important and ensured that the team is now in the second place and even still has chances of the group win. The defensive has played a major part in the current success, which has hardly allowed anything in the last few games.
In the last five games, Wales only conceded a 1: 1 away win in Serbia. The national team has been unbeaten for nine games and is ready for the “final match” on Monday. Even without superstar Gareth Bale, the British are now a serious European top team, which is not just right before their first World Cup participation for more than 50 years (1958).
Ireland:
What was said about Wales is almost the same in Ireland. The Green Whites have also found their rhythm in the last few weeks and months, earning themselves the chance to win the World Cup ticket. On Friday, coach Martin O’Neill made a home draw against Moldova (2-0). Because of the lack of help from Georgia (0-1 against Wales), the Irish have to win against their British neighbors in order to advance to second place.
As always, the team is actively supported by their vocal fans. The atmosphere in Wales will be gigantic and it will depend on which actors keep a cool head. Defensively, Ireland is as strong as Wales (six instead of five contenders in nine games), which is why a tough battle is going to be decided by a few scenes at the end.
Wales vs Ireland head to head matches
24.03.17 WC Ireland Wales 0 : 0
14.08.13 FI Wales Ireland 0 : 0
08.02.11 NC Ireland Wales 3 : 0
17.11.07 EUR Wales Ireland 2 : 2
24.03.07 EUR Ireland Wales 1 : 0
