Republic of Ireland v Senegal Prediction, Tips & Best Bet

5 June 2025
3 A5 KY93

We have a Republic of Ireland v Senegal prediction for you plus a breakdown of the betting odds, team news and matchups ahead of their Friday Night clash at the Aviva.

Ireland come into this game unbeaten in 2025 following their wins over Bulgaria last March which meant they stayed in Nations League Group B.

Senegal currently holds the longest unbeaten run in International Football going 22 consecutive games without a defeat.

How To Watch Republic of Ireland v Senegal

When is Republic of Ireland v Senegal?

Republic of Ireland v Senegal is on Friday at 7.45 pm

TV Channel

RTÉ 2

Where is Republic of Ireland v Senegal Being Played?

Aviva Stadium

Republic of Ireland v Senegal Odds

Team

Odds

Chance

Republic of Ireland

21/10

32.3%

Senegal

6/5

44.4%

Draw

21/10

32.3%

Republic of Ireland are priced at 21/10 to win this game.

Republic of Ireland to win - 21/10

*Odds are accurate at time of publishing but subject to change

Senegal are priced at 5/4, and the draw is seen as a 21/10 shot.

Senegal to win - 5/4

*Odds are accurate at time of publishing but subject to change

Early Payout: Win Before the Final Whistle!

With our new 2 Goals Ahead Early Payout offer, you no longer have to sweat out every bet until the final whistle blows. Simply back your team, and if they go 2 goals up at any point, we’ll settle your bet as a winner – no matter the final score! Available for Singles, Multiples, and Accumulators, both online and in BoyleSports shops.

Handicap Betting

Republic of Ireland +1 @ 6/10

Senegal - 1 @ 7/2

Handicap Draw + 1 @ 11/4

Bet on International Football Odds at BoyleSports

Republic of Ireland v Senegal Preview

Republic of Ireland’s Form

The Boys In Green has been in the doldrums for close to a decade but with every new appointment comes a renewed sense of optimism that this time might be different. While it was a difficult start for Heimir Hallgrímsson the recent wins over Bulgaria mean Ireland has 4 wins and 4 defeats so far in his tenure the tone for their broader World Cup qualifying prospects there looks to be confidence in the camp with Heimir speaking candidly that the nation will be at the 2026 World Cup.

Irish Football has its fair share of tragedies, casualties and deep-rooted issues, but there is a sense now that things could be on the rise. The importance of Domestic Football and the success of the League of Ireland has accelerated through the rise of top young footballers, a loyal and growing supporter base and voices from inside the league like Duff, Kenny and Bradley demanding genuine change, care and investment the case for such is only getting stronger.

While Heimir has experimented with his setup, especially early in his tenure, the formation of choice now seems to be a throwback to four at the back with either one or two men leading the line. Though there are some notable absentees, this squad certainly has a strong base from the back five, it’s just missing the rise of 1/2 more personalities/performances from the midfield and attacking areas and World Cup qualification won’t be the tectonic task people initially may think it was going to be.

Republic of Ireland’s Last Five Results

Republic of Ireland 2-1 Bulgaria | March 23rd | Win

Bulgaria 1-2  Republic of Ireland | March 20th | Win

England 5-0 Republic of Ireland | November 17th | Loss

Republic of Ireland 1-0 Finland | November 14th | Win

Greece 2-0 Republic of Ireland | October 13th | Loss

3 Wins and 2 Losses

Senegal’s Form

Senegal are managed by Pape Thiaw who is a former Senegalese International having been capped 16 times and scoring 5 goals for them from the period of 2001-2003. He was appointed as the Senegal manager in December 2024 following 3 seasons with Niarry Tally and 2 with Senegal A during which time he helped them win the African Nations Championship in 2022.

It's safe to say that Senegal are no pushovers, they come into this game on the back of a 22-game unbeaten run which is currently the longest in International Football with their last loss coming in December 2022 3-0 against England. From back to front there is plenty of star names in their squad with former Premier League players net-minder Mendy (33), and Koulibaly (33) leading the defensive unit, current stars Gueye (35) and Matar Sarr (22) in midfield and current attacking stars Sarr (27) and Jackson (23)  all in their current squad.

Senegal is likely to use a 4-3-3 against Ireland, relying on fast wingers to exploit wide areas. Expect high pressing, a solid midfield pivot, and quick counter-attacks led by Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson.

Senegal’s Last Five Results

Senegal 2-0 Togo | March 25th | Win

Sudan 0-0 Senegal | March 22nd | Draw

Senegal 2-0 Burundi | November 19th | Win

Burkina Faso 0-1 Senegal | November 14th | Win

Malawi 0-1 Senegal | October 15th | Win

4 Wins and 1 Draw

Republic of Ireland v Senegal Predicted Lineups

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

GK: Kelleher

RB: O’Brien, CB: O’Shea, CB: Collins, LB: Brady

RM: Ebosele, CM: Knight, CM: Taylor, LM: McAteer

AM: Parrott

CF: Ferguson

Senegal Predicted Starting XI (4-3-3)

GK: Mendy

RB: Diatta, CB: Koulibaly, CB: Niakhate, LB: Jakobs

CM: P Sarr, CM: Gueye, CM: Camara

RW: Ndiaye, CF: Jackson, , LW: I Sarr

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

This will be the first-ever meeting between both countries.

Key Players To Watch

Evan Ferguson - Republic of Ireland

The Irish “Golden Boy” is the leading hope and the heir to Ireland’s goalscoring throne. He’s already been capped by Ireland 20 times at Senior Level since debuting in 2022 against Norway. At club level in the UK, he has 97 games already scoring 19 times. Yet his “potential” is largely considered untapped, it’s important to realise he’s still 20 years old.

He had the first difficult season of his career in 24/25 first with Brighton and then again against West Ham where he failed to get given sufficient game time to impress with either. Though his stock has fallen his long-term prospects are as bright as ever and I think Heimir will back Evan over this period and give him games. He can be gotten at 8/1 to score first and 3/1 to score any time.

Ferguson anytime goal - 3/1

*Odds are accurate at time of publishing but subject to change

Nicolas Jackson - Senegal

The Chelsea striker (23) is coming off a decent season at club level where he scored 13 times and assisted 5 in 34 matches. However, with Senegal, he’s failed to hit close to his club heights with only 1 goal in 19 matches.

Jackson remains a threat though, with explosive pace, agile dribbling and a technical intelligence allowing him to occupy both wide and central positions. It’s only a matter of time before he hits the mark with Senegal and for this game, he is 13/2 to score first and 11/4 to score at any point.

Jackson anytime goal - 11/4

*Odds are accurate at time of publishing but subject to change

Republic of Ireland v Senegal Prediction & Best Bet

Prediction: Republic of Ireland 0-0 Senegal

Ireland have a strong defensive foundation but as of yet have failed to find a regular goalscorer that would transform their qualifying prospects.

Senegal are on an incredible run, but generally struggle for goals away from  home and with Mane missing that task will be even harder

I’m not expecting many goals in this game, and I think we could even see a scoreless draw.

Best Bet: Under 2.5 Goals – 4/6

Under 2.5 Goals – 4/6

*Odds are accurate at time of publishing but subject to change

Bet on International Football Odds at BoyleSports

*Prices are subject to fluctuation.

Remember, Always Gamble Responsibly.

Boyle Sports Blog Responsible Gambling Message