We have an Austria v Republic of Ireland prediction for you, plus a breakdown of the betting odds, team news and matchups ahead of Saturday’s Nations League game.

Austria lead the group with eight points from their opening four fixtures, though they’ve had back-to-back draws in their last two games.

Ireland enter this fixture in third place with five points from their four games and a group victory theoretically in their hands too.

Betting Odds

Austria v Republic of Ireland Betting Odds - World Cup Qualifying 2025/26

Austria are 11/20 favourites; Ireland can be backed at odds of 9/2 while the draw is 3/1.

*Odds are correct at the time of writing, but subject to change.

Poll Entry

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Handicap Betting

Austria: -1 - 6/4

Republic of Ireland +1 – 7/5

Handicap Draw -1 @ 5/2

How To Watch

How To Watch Austria v Republic of Ireland

This match kicks off at 7:45 pm Irish time on Saturday at the Raiffeisen Arena and will be broadcast live on RTÉ 2  or RTÉ Player.

Form Guides

Austria’s Form Guide

The “ Godfather of the Gegenpress ” Ralf Rangnick has proven to be a match made in heaven with the Austrian National Team . Since his appointment in April 2022, he’s taken charge of 53 games, managing them to 30 victories, 11 draws and just 12 defeats with 106 goals scored and 54 conceded. Most importantly, he’s helped them qualify for both Euro 2024 and the 2026 World Cup .

Austria in 2026 have been one of the form nations in World Football, with their only two defeats coming against World Cup finalists (at the tournament): 2-0 to Argentina and 3-0 to Spain . Their total record is 6 wins, 3 draws, 2 defeats, and though they went 2-0 down to Ireland in Dublin, they fought back for 2-2 and were arguably unfortunate not to win the game in the end.

Ahead of this fixture, Austria are far from full-strength, with up to ten absentees from their usual squad, including Wimmer , Chukwuemeka , and Schlager, who all started the game in Dublin .

Austria’s Last Five Results

Kosovo 1-1 Austria | October 4th | Draw

Republic of Ireland 2-2 Austria  | October 1st | Draw

Austria 3-1 Kosovo | September 27th | Win

Austria 3-1 Israel | September 24th | Win

Spain 3-0 Austria | July 2d | Loss

2 Wins, 2 Draws and 1 Loss

Republic of Ireland’s Form Guide

This year has been a rollercoaster of emotions for Heimir Hallgrímsson and the Irish National Team for more reasons than one, both on-the-field and off-the-field. However, it now really feels like this is do-or-die for this managerial team following the heartbreak of missing out on the World Cup . Finish these next two games with two good results and promotion to League A could be on the cards, along with an improvement in seeding. Two poor results and I believe serious questions need to be asked of management.

Ireland’s last outing ended 1-1 against Israel in Serbia on Sunday 4 October, and it was a game they should have won. Troy Parrott’s penalty capped a first half they controlled, but they switched off after the break, and Dor Peretz equalised within two minutes. Israel finished stronger, though hitting the post twice and after an emotional few days, a point was not the poorest of results, keeping their Nations League destiny theoretically in their hands.

There’s a real core emerging in this Irish side, from Kelleher in net, the returning Collins , O’Brien and O’Shea in defence, the emergence of figures like Abankwah and Moylan along with the main man Troy Parrott up top; this side is slowly coming to the boil, hopefully for big days and nights ahead.

Republic of Ireland’s Last Five Results

Republic of Ireland 1-1 Israel | October 4th | Draw

Republic of Ireland 2-2 Austria | October 1st | Draw

Israel 0-3 Republic of Ireland | September 27th | Win

Kosovo 1-0 Republic of Ireland | September 24th | Loss

Canada 1-1 Republic of Ireland | June 5th | Draw

3 Draws, 1 Win and 1 Loss

Predicted Lineups

Austria v Republic of Ireland Predicted Lineups

Austria Predicted Starting XI (4-2-3-1)

GK: Schlager

RB: Posch, CB: Bacher, CB: Danso, LB: Mwane

CM: Seiwald, CM: Laimer

RW: Adamu, AM: Baumgartner, LW: Schmid

CF: Kalajdžić

Republic of Ireland Predicted Starting XI (3-4-2-1)

GK: Kelleher

RCB: O’Brien, CB: Collins, LCB: O’Shea

RM: Abankwah, CM: Coventry, CM: Molumby, LM: Manning

AM: Idah,  AM: Moylan

CF: Parrott

Head-To-Head

Austria v Republic of Ireland Head-To-Head Results & Stats

All-Time Head-To-Head Record

Austria wins: 1

Republic of Ireland wins: 1

Draws: 3

Head-To-Head Last Five Results

Republic of Ireland 2-2 Austria | Nations League | October 1st, 2026

Republic of Ireland 1-1 Austria | World Cup Qualifying | June 11th, 2017

Austria 0-1 Republic of Ireland | World Cup Qualifying | November 12th, 2016

Austria 1- 0 Republic of Ireland | World Cup Qualifying | September 10th, 2013

Republic of Ireland 2-2 Austria | World Cup Qualifying | March 26th, 2013

Key Players To Watch

Key Players To Watch

Saša Kalajdžić - Austria

The LASK striker is a genuine Austrian giant at 2.00 m, and he came off the bench to put Austria’s 3-1 win over Israel in September to bed with a stoppage-time goal. He’d already saved Austria in the dying seconds against Algeria at the World Cup in June. His aerial threat and his habit of scoring late make him a huge danger man.

Jack Moylan - Republic of Ireland

Jack Moylan has gone from League of Ireland graduate to one of Ireland’s first names on the team sheet in the space of six months. The Cardiff City attacker announced himself with a clinical second-half hat-trick on his debut against Grenada in May, and since then he has scored and added an assist as Ireland beat Israel 3-0. A genuine street footballer who loves to dribble and carry the ball, he gives Ireland a creative spark they’ve lacked for years.

Prediction & Best Bet

Austria v Republic of Ireland Prediction & Best Bet

Prediction: Austria 1-1 Republic of Ireland

Austria won’t be taken lightly. Ralf Rangnick has built a well-drilled side packed with quality, and with home advantage in Linz, they go into this one as favourites.

Ireland aren’t the finished article, but they’ve shown they can trouble anyone on their day. Troy Parrott scored both goals when the sides drew 2-2 at the Aviva in October, and with Caoimhín Kelleher behind them, they’ll travel with real belief.

I’m expecting another tight, cagey affair, and a 1-1 draw feels about right.

Best Bets

Best Bets

Draw @ 3/1

BTTS @ 3/4

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