Ireland vs Armenia prediction: EUROPE: World Cup – Qualification betting tips on match 2025-10-13 18:45.
[p]Republic of Ireland bring up the rear in Group F of World Cup qualification (WCQ) and know this clash with Armenia is simply a âmust winâ if theyâre to keep their play-off hopes alive.[/p]
[p]Match News and Current Form[/p]
[p]Bottom of the group with just a single point to their name after three games (D1, L2), things couldnât look much bleaker for Ireland. They were left with a burning sense of âwhat couldâve been in their last outingâ as they conceded in stoppage time in a 1-0 defeat to Portugal, a result which leaves them trailing second-placed Hungary by three points. With the Hungarians concurrently facing off against group-leading Portugal, the door is firmly open for Ireland to close that gap, but to do so theyâll have to snap a five-match winless run (D3, L2), something which isnât out of the question in Dublin where theyâre unbeaten in four (W2, D2). [/p]
[p]Armenia are the only nation in Group F to be ranked outside FIFAâs top 100, so they were never fancied to make inroads. At the midway point of the group though, theyâre firmly in with a shout of claiming second spot and the play-off place it brings with it, as they hunt down a first-ever World Cup finals appearance as an independent nation. A disappointing 2-0 loss away to Hungary on Saturday certainly harmed their chances a little, but tasting defeat is nothing new for Armenia, who have lost five of their seven internationals in 2025 (W1, D1), including three of their four on the road (D1). [/p]
[p]Head-to-Head History[/p]
[p]This will be the sixth H2H meeting between these nations, with Ireland slightly shading the record so far (W3, L2), but it was Armenia who won the reverse fixture 2-1 last month. [/p]
[p]Hot Stats and Streaks[/p]
[p]None of Irelandâs seven internationals in 2025 have been settled by more than a single-goal margin.[/p]
[p]Six of the eight goals in Irelandâs WCQ games this cycle arrived after the 40th minute. [/p]
[p]Armenia havenât kept a clean sheet in their last 34 internationals. [/p]
[p]Armenia have conceded 2+ goals in six of their seven 2025 games.[/p]
[p]Key Players to Watch and Missing Players[/p]
[p]Irelandâs Evan Ferguson scored in the reverse fixture, meaning his last three international goals all arrived in the 20 minutes immediately following half-time. Armeniaâs Tigran Barseghyan had a game-high four shots against Hungary but may have to be patient here to get on the scoresheet, given eight of his nine international goals have arrived after the break. [/p]
[p]Ireland lost Festy Ebosele to injury on Saturday night, while Armenia appeared to come through their game unscathed. Â Â [/p]
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[p]Betting Analysis[/p]
[p]After showing some promising signs against Portugal, weâre backing Ireland to win here and boost their play-off hopes.[/p]
[p][i]Author: Chris Wilson[/i][/p]