Republic of Ireland v Faroe Islands

Match	Date	Selection	Bet	Odds	Bet now
Republic of Ireland v Faroe Islands World Cup Qualifiers, International	07/06/2013 20:45	asian handicap	Republic of Ireland -2.5	1.83	Bet at B
Betting prediction was written by Dan Adair

REPUBLIC OF IRELAND PREDICTIONS

Republic of Ireland host minnows Faroe Islands in Dublin as they try and challenge for a runners up position and a chance of the playoffs. Group C contains Germany so all other teams are chasing their heels.

Republic of Ireland are in battling away as usual, but seem to lack the quality and team spirit of the last few years.  They are in a really tough group indeed, after being paired with all conquering Germany all the rest of group C were looking at the runners up spot at best. Ireland sit in joint 2^nd  position after 5 games. Since their awful showing in Euro 2012 Ireland have had a mixed bag of results. While 5 wins, 4 draws and 3 defeats seems like a decent return they have only managed to beat one side of note in Poland. Wins over Oman, Faroe Islands and Kazakhstan will impress few people. With 20 goals scored and 13 conceded in that straight forward run of games it shows a weakness in the Ireland side. Germany walloped them 6-1 in Dublin and Serbia outplayed them for long parts of their 0-0 draw. The limited nature of the Irish squad is highlighted by the replacements brought into this game after the withdrawals of Paul Green, Kevin Doyle and Anthony Pilkington. Stephen Quinn makes his 1^st squad for 6 years, Richard Dunne may make a rare start and Robbie Keane is given leave from the MLS to make the game. Ireland battled hard and matched England in the 1-1 draw at Wembley. They then hammered a disinterested Georgia 4-0 at the weekend, although it must be pointed out they did have a man advantage for the majority of the game.

Faroe Islands are another side simply making up the numbers in international football. As proof they have lost the last eight games and 17 of the last 20. In the run of eight defeats they only managed 3 goals yet conceded 25.  Faroes do not tend to help themselves as they hardly play any close rivals. Chosing to friendly up against the top sides. The Faroes have few recognised players and although a few do play in neighbouring Scandanavian nations almost half the side is from HB Torshavn and they have little success outside the Islands. Faroe Islands sit rock bottom of Group C with 4 losses from 4 with 2 goals scored and 15 conceded.

REPUBLIC OF IRELAND - FAROE ISLANDS: BETTING TIPS

This should be a straight forward win for Republic of Ireland in a match that is very one sided. Faroe Islands will pack the entire side behind the ball for 90 minutes and defend for their lives. Ireland will attack staunchly and should score a few unanswered goals here. The odds are very short as you would expect so we need to look at the high handicaps for any value. Republic of Ireland -2.5 is the best line at 1.83 (bet365) Robbie Keane is back and already amongst the goals. He will be itching for a start here to guarantee himself of a goal or two.

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