Two sides that tasted sweet victory on Thursday do battle this coming weekend as Greece host the Republic of Ireland in the Nations League.
Greece pulled off their best recent in recent memory with a stunning 2-1 victory over England at Wembley, while Ireland beat Finland 2-1 away.
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Greece Recent Form
Greece have been very impressive in the Nations League so far. Prior to the win at Wembley, they beat Finland 3-0 and Ireland 2-0.
They currently top Group B2.
Greece Injury News
Fotis Ioannidis hasn’t been included in the Greece squad due to injury, but Vangelis Pavlidis shouldered the attacking burden superbly against England as he scored both goals.
There are no fresh injury concerns from Thursday, but rotation is obviously an option for head coach Ivan Jovanovic.
Last Greece Lineup
Here’s how Greece lined up against England.
Ireland Recent Form
Ireland got themselves a much-needed win against Finland on Thursday, with Liam Scales and Robbie Brady scoring the goals to earn the comeback away victory.
In their two Nations League matches in September, they lost 2-0 versus England and 2-0 versus Greece.
Ireland Injury News
Matt Doherty, Alan Browne, Callum Robinson all did not make this squad, while Will Smallbone and captain Seamus Coleman are not involved due to injury.
There are options for Ireland in the centre-forward spot these days, as Evan Ferguson will compete for a starting berth up against Adam Idah and Troy Parrott.
Last Ireland Lineup
Here’s how Ireland lined up against Finland.
Greece – Player To Watch
Vangelis Pavlidis put England to the sword with two goals at Wembley and will again emerge as Greece’s biggest attacking threat here.
Ireland – Player To Watch
It seems like the entire country is waiting for Evan Ferguson to become the generational striker that everyone hopes he can be. If he can avoid injuries, he can indeed get to that level.
Greece vs Ireland – Prediction
Greece are brimming with confidence at the moment and have already defeated Ireland…
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Publish date : 2024-10-11 10:13:04
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