Published on: Mar 26, 2022 12:59 pm IST|Updated on: Mar 26, 2022 12:59 pm IST
IRE vs BEL Dream11: Ireland and Belgium are all set to lock horns against each other in the International Friendly on Saturday. Belgium were held by Wales in their last qualifiers battle back in November. They finished on top of Group E, to guarantee their safe passage into the FIFA World Cup. On the other hand, Ireland defeated Luxembourg by a score-line of 3-0, as they finished third in Group A. This means that they failed to qualify for even the playoffs for the World Cup.
Date: March 26, Saturday Kick-Off: 10:30 PM IST Venue: Aviva Stadium
Recent Form
Ireland: WDWDD
Belgium: DWLLW
Head to Head
From the five meetings between the two sides, three fixtures have ended in draws, whereas, two games have been won by Belgium.
Injury Report, Unavailability, Expected Changes and Strategy:
Bazunu Coleman Duffy Egan Doherty Cullen Hendrick McClean Parrott Robinson Ogbene
Mignolet Boyata Theate Denayer Saelemaekers Vanaken Tielemans Hazard Doku Origi
Trossard
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GK
S. Mignolet starts in goal for Belgium. The former Liverpool goalkeeper has plenty of experience, and has an opportunity to impress.
DEF
M. Doherty starts as the wing back for Ireland. The Spurs defender is excellent while going forward, and also makes good tackles at the back.
S. Coleman, skipper of Ireland will command the defence for his side. He has plenty of experience up in his ranks.
MID
Thorgan Hazard has an opportunity to impress here in the absence of some big name stars in the Belgian squad.
L. Trossard is expected to earn a start on Saturday. The Brighton attacker should start higher up the field for Belgium.
J. Hendrick will be the playmaker for Ireland on Saturday. The Irishman has a tendency of creating chances from the midfield with his visionary passing.
ST
D. Origi has not had much playing time this season, but the Liverpool striker will start up top against Belgium.
C. Ogbene will take up the striker responsibility for Ireland, as he starts up top on Saturday.
Goalkeeper – S. Mignolet Defenders – M. Doherty, J Denayer, D. Boyata, S. Coleman Midfielders – H. Vanaken, T. Hazard, J. Hendrick, L. Trossard
Forwards – C. Ogbene, D. Origi
Odds to Win:
The odds are in favor of Ireland to get the win by 4.50 as per bet365.
The odds are in favor of Belgium to get the win by 1.90 as per bet365.
The odds are in favor of a draw by 3.10 as per bet365.
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