Match Preview

Austria were the big surprise in Euro 2016 qualifiers, but their performance during the tournament itself was disastrous, and the momentum had well and truly stopped there. The visitors don't resemble their confident selves in the World Cup qualifiers, and their results in Group D have been disappointing, including the 1-0 defeat to the Irishmen in Vienna in November. Their chances of qualifying for the tournament in Russia look slim, and they need to win in Dublin in order to get back into the frame, as we show in our Republic of Ireland vs Austria preview.

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The Boys in Green are in much better shape after the European Championships. Martin O'Neill is still doing a magnificent job as a coach, and they are level on points with Serbia at the top of the table. A win here is essential in order to fight for automatic qualification, and that is important for our Republic of Ireland vs Austria predictions.

Republic of Ireland's recent results:

• Republic of Ireland 0-0 Wales
• Republic of Ireland 0-1 Iceland
• Mexico 3-1 Republic of Ireland
• Republic of Ireland 3-1 Uruguay

Austria' recent results:

• Austria 0-1 Republic of Ireland
• Austria 0-0 Slovakia
• Austria 2-0 Moldova
• Austria 1-1 Finland

Odds

• Republic of Ireland 2.25
• Austria 3.40
• Draw 3.10

(Odds taken from Bet365)

Republic of Ireland vs Austria Predictions and Betting Advice

The hosts will be missing the injured captain Seamus Coleman, but that should not influence our Republic of Ireland vs Austria betting tips. The Green Army are simply better at the moment, and the fact that they haven't conceded in Dublin in this campaign so far counts for them too. The odds on them beating the Austrians are decent at 2.25. Both teams are rather shy at finding the net, though, and thus the odds on under 2.5 goals look tempting as well.

Our Tips

• Republic of Ireland to win 2.25 Bet365
• Under 2.5 goals 1.53 Bet365