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Austria vs Rep. Of Ireland Predictions, Picks & Odds – 14/11/2026
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Austria head into this Nations League B fixture on a strong upward trajectory, having won their last two matches and scored six goals in the process. Ralf Rangnick's side have demonstrated genuine attacking quality throughout the campaign, averaging over two goals per match. Their habit of starting fast has been a hallmark, though a persistent inability to keep clean sheets remains a concern. They currently sit top of Group 3.
The Republic of Ireland arrive in decent form, unbeaten in their last three outings including two victories. The previous meeting between these sides ended in a dramatic 2-2 draw, and Heimir Hallgrímsson will demand more defensive discipline this time around. Captain Nathan Collins returns from injury to bolster the backline, while Harvey Vale offers fresh creativity. Ireland need a result here to keep their promotion hopes alive.
Austria's home win at 1.53 represents the standout selection here. The hosts have averaged over two goals per match across this Nations League campaign and possess a habit of starting fast, which should trouble an Irish side that conceded twice in the reverse fixture. Austria's recent two-match winning run contrasts with a shaky spell earlier in the group, but their attacking quality at home tilts the balance firmly in their favour.
Ireland's improved recent form, including back-to-back wins, cannot be ignored. The return of captain Nathan Collins strengthens their defensive structure, and Harvey Vale's availability adds creativity going forward. Yet the draw in the reverse meeting, a match that finished 2-2, underlines Ireland's vulnerability when pressed by Austria's front line. Hallgrímsson's men defend resolutely but lack the consistent firepower to trouble top-tier opposition over ninety minutes.
The over 2.5 goals market at 1.82 also appeals given the evidence from the October encounter. Austria's clean-sheet drought persists, and Ireland have shown they can find the net in this group, making 1.80 another angle worth considering. The hosts should ultimately prevail, but expect both sides to contribute to an open, goal-laden contest at the venue.
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Trends to Know about Austria vs Rep. Of Ireland
- Austria averaging 2.25 goals per match
- Previous meeting ended in a draw
- Austria yet to keep a clean sheet
Form & Statistics: Austria vs Rep. Of Ireland
Austria
Recent form
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Rep. Of Ireland
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Lineups: Austria vs Rep. Of Ireland
Austria
Starters
- 1 Florian Wiegele
- 2 Stefan Posch
- 3 David Affengruber
- 4 Philipp Lienhart
- 5 Phillipp Mwene
- 6 Nicolas Seiwald
- 7 Xaver Schlager
- 8 Patrick Wimmer
- 9 Carney Chukwuemeka
- 10 Romano Schmid
- 11 Sasa Kalajdzic
Bench
- Junior Adamu
- Christoph Lang
- Matteo Bignetti
- Marco Grüll
- Felix Bacher
- Alexander Prass
- Michael Gregoritsch
- Marco Friedl
- Max Wöber
- Alexander Schlager
Absent
- Marcel Sabitzer (Unavailable for Nations League)
- Konrad Laimer (Injury)
- Christoph Baumgartner (Injury)
- David Alaba (Excluded from national team (no club))
- Marko Arnautović (Retired from international duty)
Rep. Of Ireland
Starters
- 1 Caoimhín Kelleher
- 2 Dara O'Shea
- 3 Liam Scales
- 4 John Egan
- 5 James Abankwah
- 6 Conor Coventry
- 7 Ryan Manning
- 8 Jack Moylan
- 9 Finn Azaz
- 10 Adam Idah
- 11 Troy Parrott
Bench
- Jason Knight
- Rocco Vata
- Killian Phillips
- Jake O'Brien
- Thomas Cannon
- Liam Kitching
- Chiedozie Ogbene
- Jayson Molumby
- Jimmy Dunne
- Max O'Leary
- Mark Travers
- Harvey Vale
Absent
- Gavin Bazunu (Quad injury)
- Owen Elding (With U21 squad)
Medium confidence
Austria's 4-2-3-1 sets up to control the midfield through Seiwald and Schlager, with Chukwuemeka given licence to operate between the lines and supply Kalajdzic. Ireland counter with a 3-4-2-1 that prioritises defensive solidity, using wing-backs to stretch the Austrian shape and Parrott to press from the front.
The tactical contrast is intriguing: Austria will look to dominate possession in central areas, while Ireland's back three offers structural protection against the hosts' attacking width. Adam Idah and Parrott as the dual support strikers will be key to Ireland's ability to threaten on the break in Vienna.
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Austria vs Rep. Of Ireland kicks off at 19:45 on Friday 14 November 2026.
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