England vs Ireland Prediction, Preview, Lineups and Team News | UEFA Nations League, November 17, 2024
England vs Ireland Preview
- Competition: UEFA Nations League.
- Date: Sunday, November 17.
- Time: 6:00 PM GMT.
- Venue: Wembley Stadium.
England vs Ireland will be the sixth and final game in League B Group 2 of the ongoing UEFA Nations League cycle as the second and third placed teams will prepare to lock horns.
The Three Lions will enter this contest on the back of a decent run of form so far. With three wins and one defeat in the Nations League this time around, they have established themselves in second place, holding a comfortable and nearly unassailable six-point lead over Ireland. With a 3-1 win against Finland in their last match, England will look to carry the winning form into this upcoming international break and will try to leapfrog Greece into first place.
Ireland, on the other hand, have the exact opposite form guide as their rivals. They have secured just one win against Finland (2-1) in the Nations League and have fallen to defeats in each of the other three matches. With chances of qualification ranging from slim to none, the Irish will play for their pride in this break. They lost to Greece 2-0 in their last match and will look to put in a better performance against England.
On that note, let’s take a look at the team news from both camps.
England National Football Team News
Stand-in head coach Lee Carsley has continued his knack for picking squads different from what everyone expects. To that tune, he has given first-time call-ups to Taylor Harwood-Bellis (Southampton) and Lewis Hall (Newcastle). Apart from that, the rest of the squad remains unchanged with other key players all fit and available for selection for Carsley.
Ireland National Football Team News
Manager Heimir Hallgrimsson fielded a strong lineup in the team’s last match against Greece. However, they will be without two players for the next one, as Callum O’Dowda and Will Smallbone will miss out with injuries. Hallgrimsson used up all five of his substitutions in the last match and will continue to rotate his squad for the next one as well, as qualification chances seem bleak.
Predicted Lineups
England National Football Team Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)
Goalkeeper: Dean Henderson.
Defenders: Kyle Walker, Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Marc Guehi, Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Midfielders: Declan Rice, Conor Gallagher, Jude Bellingham.
Forwards: Bukayo Saka, Harry Kane (C), Anthony Gordon.
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Ireland National Football Team Predicted Lineup (4-4-2)
Goalkeeper: Caoimhin Kelleher.
Defenders: Dara O’Shea, Nathan Collins (C), Liam Scales, Robbie Brady.
Midfielders: Chiedozie Ogbene, Josh Cullen, Jason Knight, Sammie Szmodics.
Forwards: Evan Ferguson, Troy Parrott.
England vs Ireland Head-to-Head Record
Despite their geographical proximity to one another, England and Ireland have not met very often in international matches. With just six meetings between the two teams, England have won two, Ireland have won one, and there have been three draws. The Irish last won back in 1988, with three draws after that, before England won two games in 2020 and 2024.
| Date | Match | Competition |
| 07/09/24 | Ireland 0-2 England | UEFA Nations League |
| 13/11/20 | England 3-0 Ireland | International Friendly |
| 07/06/15 | Ireland 0-0 England | International Friendly |
| 30/05/13 | England 1-1 Ireland | International Friendly |
| 12/06/90 | England 1-1 Ireland | FIFA World Cup 1990 |
Key Players to Watch
Declan Rice (England)
The Arsenal midfielder will be extra pumped for the next match given his Irish heritage. Another reason will be that when England last faced Ireland, Rice was on the scoresheet and also provided an assist in a 2-1 win. With three goal contributions so far, he is his nation’s highest contributor and will look to extend that run.
Robbie Brady (Ireland)
Irish left back Robbie Brady has been a lone shining light for his team so far in the tournament. He has contributed towards two goals so far and will look to carry his form into the next match. Despite starting in defence, Brady has shown an inclination to get forward and be involved in Ireland’s attacking play and could get among the goals once again.
England vs Ireland Prediction
The recent head-to-head suggests England have an upper hand as they have won each of the last two meetings with Ireland. Their recent form also suggests that this should be a straightforward result for the hosts, while the visitors are expected to struggle.
Prediction: England 3-1 Ireland
Where to watch England vs Ireland live?
| Country | Where to Watch |
| UK | ITV |
| USA | Fox Sports USA English |
| India | SonyLIV |
| Ireland | Sky/Virgin Media |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. When is England vs Ireland?
A. England will host Ireland at the Wembley Stadium on Sunday, November 17 at 6:00 PM GMT.
Q. Where can you watch England vs Ireland for free?
A. Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and DirecTV Stream will stream the match for free.
Q. What is the predicted score for England vs Ireland?
A. England 3-1 Ireland.
Q. What is the recent head-to-head record for England vs Ireland?
A. England have won two, while there have been three draws in the last five meetings.