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Austria vs Rep. Of Ireland Predictions, Picks & Odds – 14/11/2026
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Austria sit atop Nations League B, Group 3 after a strong campaign that has seen them net six goals across two victories. Their attacking rhythm has been sharp, with fast starts becoming a trademark of recent outings. A pair of wins followed two earlier defeats, suggesting Ralf Rangnick's side have found their stride at the right moment. The clean-sheet drought remains a concern, but their offensive output at 1.59 makes them clear favourites here.
Republic of Ireland arrive in encouraging form, unbeaten in their last three fixtures with two wins and a draw. That draw came against Austria in the reverse fixture, a thrilling 2-2 contest on 1 October 2026. Captain Nathan Collins returns from injury alongside Harvey Vale, boosting Heimir Hallgrimsson's options. Seamus Coleman takes on a hybrid player-coach role in camp. Ireland's structured defensive approach and reliable shot-stopping will be tested against Austria's potent forward line.
Austria's home win at 1.59 represents the strongest selection in this fixture. Ralf Rangnick's side have won their last two competitive outings convincingly, averaging 2.25 goals per match in this campaign. Their habit of starting fast puts pressure on opponents early, and Ireland's defence, while structured, conceded twice in the reverse fixture that ended 2-2. The hosts carry genuine attacking quality that should prove decisive.
The over 2.5 goals market at 1.84 deserves serious consideration. That October meeting produced four goals, and Austria's clean-sheet drought suggests Ireland will find the net at least once. With six goals scored in two group matches, Austria are not a side content to sit back. Nathan Collins returns for Ireland, bolstering their defensive spine, but Hallgrimsson's men also showed attacking intent in their recent win over Israel.
Both teams to score at 1.83 rounds out the recommended selections. Austria's persistent inability to keep clean sheets, combined with Ireland's growing confidence under Hallgrimsson, points towards goals at both ends. Harvey Vale's return gives Ireland a creative outlet they lacked earlier in the campaign. Austria will likely dominate possession and territory, yet Ireland possess enough quality on the counter to trouble their hosts.
Trends to Know about Austria vs Rep. Of Ireland
- Austria averaging 2.25 goals per match
- Previous meeting ended in a 2-2 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 a compact midfield base through Seiwald and Schlager, with Chukwuemeka given licence to link play between the lines. Ireland counter with a 3-4-2-1, a shape designed to absorb pressure and hit on the break through the industrious wide channels.
The tactical contrast is the real talking point here: Austria's structure favours patient build-up and central control, while Ireland's back three offers defensive solidity and allows the wing-backs to push high. Troy Parrott and Finn Azaz as the two support forwards will be central to Ireland's attacking threat.
How to Watch Austria vs Rep. Of Ireland Match?
What time is Austria vs Rep. Of Ireland?
Austria vs Republic of Ireland kicks off on 14th November 2026 at 19:45 local time.
Where is Austria vs Rep. Of Ireland being played?
The venue for Austria vs Republic of Ireland has not yet been officially confirmed by UEFA.
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