Greece look to move closer towards promotion as they host Republic of Ireland in League B2 of 2024-25 UEFA Nations League.
Greece will stay top of the table regardless of the result due to their head-to-head win over England, but victory would put them on the cusp of promotion to League A.
Ireland will stay third regardless of the result .
Team News
Greece have no fresh injury issues to report following their win away to England.
Ireland have no fresh injury issues to report following their win away to Finland.
Mark McGuinness however missed that game due to injury and was withdrawn from the squad.
When is Kick-Off?
Greece host Ireland at Karaiskakis Stadium, Piraeus, on Sunday 13 October at 9:45pm local time (7:45pm UK Time).
Stat Attack
- Greece won 2-0 in their only previous Nations League meeting against Ireland in September 2024.
- Ireland are winless in their two previous visits to Greece in all competitions (D1, L1).
- Greece have conceded just one goal in six previous meetings against Ireland in all competitions.
- Vangelis Pavlidis is looking to score in consecutive games for Greece for the first time since September 2021.
- Ireland are looking to score in back-to-back away games for the first time since June – September 2022.
Prediction
Having had to park their emotions aside barely 24 hours after the death of teammate – George Baldock, Greece were absolutely superb in how they attacked England’s defence and I do expect more of the same here as a home tribute to Baldock.
Ireland meanwhile showed character and energy to come from behind to beat Finland in a strong performance, but they will need to be just as clinical here if want another win.
I however can’t see Greece losing this such will be the motivation and emotion propelling them on, but Ireland certainly will give them a fight.
Prediction: Greece 2-1 ROI
Result: Greece 2-0 ROI
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