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Republic of Ireland and Switzerland go head-to-head in a mouth-watering friendly at the Aviva Stadium on Tuesday (March 26). This will be their first meeting since Switzerland's 2-0 in the European Championship qualifiers in October 2019.
Ireland are coming off a goalless draw with Belgium in their first outing of the year on Saturday. John Francis O'Shea’s men have gone three games without a win, losing once, since a 4-0 victory over Gibraltar in the UEFA Euro 2024 qualifiers in October.
Ireland endured a forgettable qualifying campaign, picking up six points from eight games to finish fourth in Group B, only above last-placed Gibraltar.
Meanwhile, Switzerland were also held to a goalless draw in their previous outing, by Denmark at Parken Park on Saturday. Murat Yakin’s men have gone five games without a win, losing once, since beating Andorra 3-0 in September.
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Despite failing to win their last four games in the Euro 2024 qualifiers, Switzerland secured their spot in Germany, finishing second in Group I with 17 points from 10 games.
Republic of Ireland vs Switzerland Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- In their last 18 meetings, Ireland lead 8-6.
- Switzerland have lost one of their last seven games against Ireland, winning three, since October 2002.
- Ireland are unbeaten in four friendlies, winning two, since a 2-1 defeat to Norway in November 2022.
- Switzerland are winless in four away games, losing once, since a 2-1 victory over Andorra in June.
Republic of Ireland vs Switzerland Prediction
Considering past meetings between Republic of Ireland and Switzerland, expect a cagey affair. Both sides could cancel out each other and settle for a share of the spoils.
Prediction: Ireland 1-1 Switzerland
Republic of Ireland vs Switzerland Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals - No (There have been fewer than three goals scored in their last six meetings.)
Tip 3: Over 4.5 cards - No (There have been fewer than five bookings in five of their last seven encounters.)
