France vs Ireland 07.09.2023 Prediction: EURO Qualification

Match Overview

France take on Ireland in a match in the fifth round of their group B EURO Qualification competition at the Parc des Princes on 7 September, Thursday. There have been a total of five games recorded between these two teams in the past, all of which have been won by France. Ireland have never drawn or won against France in the past, which is disconcerting.

Key Highlights 

The last time these two teams met, in March earlier this year, France managed to emerge winners by a narrow yet significant 1-0 scoreline. France have kept a clean sheet against Ireland in the last two matches that they have played against them. The last time Ireland got on the scoresheet against France was in June 2016.

Injury Report

Ibrahima Konate of France is the only player from both teams to be ruled out of this game with an injury- he has strained his hamstring. Matt Doherty, on the other hand, has been suspended for Ireland.

Prediction

Unbeaten in the last seven home games that they have played, France appear to be the downright favourites to win this game. Ireland have quite a few brilliant individual players in their ranks, but have not been known to do well collectively. Ireland have lost two out of the last five matches that they have played. France should win this game by a comfortable margin.