We have a Republic of Ireland v North Macedonia prediction f or you, plus a breakdown of the betting odds, team news and matchups ahead of Tuesday’s fixture.
Ireland enter this on the back of their penalty heartbreak in Prague on Thursday Night.
North Macedonia also came unstuck after being convincingly beaten 4-0 by Denmark .
Betting Odds
Republic of Ireland v North Macedonia Betting Odds - International Football
Team | Odds | Chance |
|---|---|---|
Republic of Ireland | 11/20 | 64.5% |
North Macedonia | 4/1 | 20% |
Draw | 3/1 | 25% |
Ireland can be backed at odds of 11/20 for the win, North Macedonia can be gotten at 4/1, and the draw is priced at 3/1.
*Odds are correct at the time of writing, but subject to change.
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Handicap Betting
Republic of Ireland: -1 - 6/4
North Macedonia +1 – 13/10
Handicap Draw -1 @ 5/2
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How To Watch
How To Watch Republic of Ireland v North Macedonia
This match kicks off at 19:45 at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin and will be broadcast live on RTÉ 2.
Form Guides
Republic of Ireland’s Form Guide
The World Cup dream is over for Ireland for at least another four more years following their heartbreaking defeat on penalties to Czechia last Thursday, made all the more gut-wrenching by the fact that they led 2-0 after the first twenty-three minutes before a disappointing collapse. Following the playoff defeat, Heimir Hallgrimsson has made the analogy for tonight’s tie: “If you crash a car, the best thing to do is drive again”.
It’ll be incredibly difficult for Ireland to get motivated for a friendly rather than a World Cup playoff final. The responsibility will still linger on players and management that the Irish supporters deserve a win and a positive performance on Tuesday, and it’ll likely be an opportunity for newer players to stake their claim ahead of the Nations League campaign, including recent recruit Harvey Vale , Bosun Lawal, who should make his Senior International debut, along with weekend call-up Millenic Alli.
Republic of Ireland’s Last Five Results
Czechia 2-2 Republic of Ireland | March 26th | Draw
Hungary 2-3 Republic of Ireland | November 16th | Win
Republic of Ireland 2-0 Portugal | November 13th | Win
Republic of Ireland 1-0 Armenia | October 14th | Win
Portugal 1-0 Republic of Ireland | October 11th | Loss
3 Wins, 1 Draw and 1 Loss
North Macedonia’s Form Guide
North Macedonia have been managed by Goce Sedlosk i, who represented his country 100 times from 1996-2010 following his appointment in January on the back of a 14-year coaching career, which ironically began in August 2012 when he was interim manager of his country in his one game, guiding them to a 1-0 win over Lithuania. On his return last Thursday, that 100% record ended, though when they were humbled 4-0 by Denmark.
Though North Macedonia are winless in their last five fixtures, in 2024 they did hold Belgium to a draw twice, first in a 1-1 home draw last June and then again away in Ghent in October, where they played out a 0-0 draw. There remain names of note, though, with net minder Stole Dimitrievski on the books of Valencia , the versatile Ezgjan Alioski, who once starred with Leeds and Eljif Elmas, who’s a regular for Napoli .
North Macedonia’s Last Five Results
Denmark 4-0 North Macedonia | March 26th | Loss
Wales 7-1 North Macedonia | November 18th | Loss
North Macedonia 0-0 Latvia | November 13th | Draw
North Macedonia 1-1 Kazakhstan | October 13th | Draw
Belgium 0-0 North Macedonia | October 10th | Draw
2 Losses and 3 Draws
Predicted Line Ups
Republic of Ireland v North Macedonia Predicted Lineups
Republic of Ireland Predicted Starting XI (3-4-2-1)
GK: Travers
RCB: Dunne, CB: Collins, LCB: O’Shea,
RM: Abankwah, CM: Lawal, CM: Knight, LM: Scales
AM: Vale, AM: Kenny
CF: Parrott
North Macedonia Predicted Starting XI (4-2-3-1)
GK: Dimitrievski
RB: Stojchevski, CB: Zajkov, CB Musliu, LB: Herrera
CM: Atanasov, CM: Elmas
RW: Qamili, AM: Bardhi, LW: Churlinov
CF: Rastoder
Head-To-Head
Republic of Ireland v North Macedonia Head-To-Head Results & Stats
All-Time Head-To-Head Record
Republic of Ireland wins: 4
North Macedonia wins: 1
Draws: 1
Head-To-Head Last Five Results
North Macedonia 0-2 Republic of Ireland | Euro Qualifying | June 4th, 2011
Republic of Ireland 2-1 North Macedonia | Euro Qualifying | March 26th, 2011
North Macedonia 1-1 Republic of Ireland | Euro Qualifying | October 9th, 1999
Republic of Ireland 1-0 North Macedonia | Euro Qualifying | June 9th, 1999
North Macedonia 3-2 Republic of Ireland | World Cup Qualifying | April 2nd, 1997
Key Players To Watch
Key Players To Watch
Harvey Vale - Republic of Ireland
Ireland’s latest “Granny Rule” recruit made his debut on Thursday, coming on as a late sub for the concussed Sammie Szmodics in the 120th minute, touching the ball once, not taking a penalty before Ireland crashed out. But Thursday, we should get a better insight into the talents of Harvey Vale , this technically proficient attacker is an elite chance creator, has an eye for a goal and is tactically versatile.
Elmin Rastoder - North Macedonia
Macedonia has its own recent Granny Ruler in Swiss-born attacker Elmin Rastoder , who has been in strong form this season for FC Thun , having scored 12 times and assisted 5 goals across 31 matches. This 6-foot-3 striker leads the line with an imposing physical presence, intense pressing and an eye for a goal.
Prediction & Best Bet
Republic of Ireland v North Macedonia Prediction & Best Bet
Prediction: Republic of Ireland 2-1 North Macedonia
Ireland will be devastated following their heartbreak in Prague and may struggle mentally to get up for this game, but that’s what they will need to do for the fans.
North Macedonia were more convincingly beaten by the Danes and are now on a five-game winless streak,
On pure quality alone, this should be a comfortable home win, but it has the danger of fizzling if both teams can’t get up for this friendly.
Best Bets
Half Time Draw Full Time Ireland @ 16/5
Harvey Vale Anytime Goal @ 11/4
Elmin Rastoder Anytime Goal @ 7/2
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