Date: Sunday 17th November, 2024
Time: 20.00 GMT
Location: Wembley Stadium, London
Odds: England 2/11* – Draw 19/4* – Ireland 12/1*
In the second fixture of this November international break, England host the Republic of Ireland at Wembley Stadium. England fans will be confident of securing back-to-back wins against the Irish following their comprehensive 2-0 victory in Dublin earlier this season.
But in Lee Carsley’s final game in charge before Thomas Tuchel takes over, could an upset be on the cards? Join us as we look ahead to England v Ireland in the Nations League and learn how you can bet on this fixture at talkSPORT BET.
England vs. Ireland Betting Tips
England are resounding favourites to beat the Republic of Ireland in this Nations League game at Wembley. If you’re looking for value in your betting slip, here are some insights to bear in mind before making your selections:
- Ireland have struggled in front of goal in recent matches and have failed to score in four of their past five games. Betting on England to win to nil could be an excellent way to add value to your betting slip.
- Despite the gulf in class between the two teams, England v Ireland is usually a low-scoring fixture. Excluding England’s 3-0 win over Ireland in 2020, fewer than three goals have been scored in every meeting between the two teams since 1985. Therefore, betting on under 2.5 goals to be scored could be an excellent way to profit from this fixture.
- If you can’t decide how to bet on this Nations League fixture, consider placing a Lucky Dip wager. Here, you can let our Random Number Generator (RNG) software decide for you. Then, sit back and watch the action unfold.
This Fixture in History
England have faced the Republic of Ireland 18 times over the years and have only lost twice.
Their first defeat came in a friendly in 1949, and Ireland’s only post-war triumph over their neighbours came in June 1988 when Jack Charlton’s side beat Bobby Robson’s England in Stuttgart. A fifth-minute goal from Ray Houghton was enough to separate the two teams in the 1988 European Championships.
In more recent times, England have the upper hand. In fact, Ireland have only scored once in their last five matches against England – Frank Lampard cancelled out Shane Long’s 13th-minute strike at Wembley in a 2013 friendly.
Ultimately, Ireland must be at their best to get anything from England in this Nations League clash.
England Man to Watch: Declan Rice
England’s midfield maestro Declan Rice is Mr Reliable in this team, and Lee Carsley will hope that he’s fit and ready to go after being withdrawn in Arsenal’s last English Premier League game.
While he doesn’t always grab the headlines, the Arsenal man is integral to the England system and always puts in 100%. He found the net against Ireland in Dublin, and the fact that he represented Ireland at youth level provides extra motivation for him to perform well again at Wembley this time around.
Ireland Man to Watch: Nathan Collins
Ireland’s vice-captain Nathan Collins is one of their most important players, and the Brentford defender will have to be on top of his game as he seeks to keep Harry Kane quiet.
If Ireland have any chance of securing a point or an unlikely victory, they will have to be solid defensively, and Collins is their star man at the back.
Will Thomas Tuchel be in charge for England v Ireland?
No, Lee Carsley will be in the dugout at Wembley Stadium for this match. Thomas Tuchel doesn’t officially start work as the new England manager until January 2025. Tuchel’s first match will be in March, but he’ll have to wait and see whether it will be a friendly or a Nations League playoff match.
How to Bet on England vs Ireland at talkSPORT BET
To place a wager on England vs Ireland, you must first create an account at talkSPORT BET. Registration is free and easy. Visit talkSPORT BET Sportsbook and click the “Sign Up” button. Then, follow the prompts, provide your information, and create an account.
Next, go to our current offers page to access a free bet to place on England vs Ireland when you make your first real-money deposit. You can then check our Nations League markets to place your bets.
To ensure responsible gambling on all Nations League fixtures, please bet within your means. You can visit our Safer Gambling Portal to learn handy tips and tools like deposit limits to help you stay in control.
England vs. Ireland Betting Markets
Betting on England against the Republic of Ireland at talkSPORT BET couldn’t be easier. Here are some of the most popular betting markets to choose from:
- Result: Bet on the team you think will win the match between England and Ireland. You can also bet on the draw.
- Total goals: Bet on the total number of goals you think will be scored in this match, over or under a specific number. You can also bet on the total goals market for the first half only.
- Both teams to score: Rather than picking a winner, back both teams to score at Wembley Stadium and receive a payout if they do.
- Bet builder: You can use the talkSPORT BET bet builder tool to bring together your own selections. You can also choose from pre-built picks to save you the hassle! We also offer bet boosts ahead of this match – check the latest offers and boosts before making your selections to lock in the best value odds.
