Wales vs Ireland Prediction & Tips
Wales and Ireland meet in Cardiff on Matchday 5 of the UEFA Nations League “B”. The two teams are included in Group 2 where the promotion is a two-way fight between the Welsh leading and Finland chasing at a length. Ireland, on the other hand, is second to last with just 2 points, one more length than Bulgaria. Neither side scored in the friendlies leading up to this game, but while Ryan Giggs’ Wales made 0-0 at home to the United States, Ireland coach Stephen Kenny was soundly beaten at Wembley by England for 3-0. On an inverted pitch, in the first leg of last 11 October, the two teams finished 0-0.
The balance of the precedents from 1960 to today is 7 wins for Wales, 5 draws and 6 wins for Ireland.
There have been 5 Under 2.5s in the last 6 direct matches. There have been 11 Under 2.5s in Wales’ last 13 games.
In the last 8 games of Wales one or both teams have not scored.
Ireland have not won in 7 games in a row and have never scored a goal in these games.
Wales – Ireland FREE TIPS
Wales – Win @ 2.25
Both teams to score / YES @ 1.80
Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.90