Ireland vs England Predicted Lineups, Prediction and 25/1 Bet Builder

The UEFA Nations League group phase gets underway on Saturday evening for both Ireland and England, as the two sides face off in Dublin. 

Ahead of Saturday’s clash, we’ve made a prediction for the game, provided our predicted line-ups for both teams, and picked out a Bet Builder using our comparison tool. 

Ireland vs England Team News 

Hosts Ireland will be expected to continue in a familiar 3-4-3 set-up here. 

Cole Palmer, Ollie Watkins and Phil Foden have all withdrawn from the England squad, owing to fitness concerns, or illness in the case of the latter. 

Ireland vs England Predicted Lineups

Ireland XI (3-4-3): Kelleher; O’Shea, O’Brien, Scales; Ogbene, Smallbone, Knight, Brady; McAteer, Idah, Szmodics 

England XI (4-3-3): Pickford; Alexander-Arnold, Konsa, Guehi, Colwill; Gibbs-White, Rice, Mainoo; Saka, Kane, Gordon 

Ireland vs England Bet Builder 

Using our bet builder comparison tool, we’ve picked out a 25/1 bet for Saturday’s clash (price correct as of 10:00, 06.09.24). Featured in our bet is England to win, Bukayo Saka to score anytime, and Will Smallbone to be shown a card. 

At the time of writing, the bet is best price 25/1 with bet365, but as short as 17/1 elsewhere. Make sure you compare your bet builders to guarantee the best price on the market!

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Ireland vs England Score Prediction 

Our prediction for Saturday’s clash is Ireland 1-2 England, with the visitors’ superior quality expected to see them over the line.