There is Nations League action at the Nagyerdei Stadion in Hungary on Sunday. Israel will be targeting three points against the Republic of Ireland in Group 3 of League B.

Israel looking to Gloukh for creativity

While there have been many high-profile coaching changes ahead of this Nations League, Israel opted to stick with Ran Ben-Shimon. He will view this competition as a potential pathway towards a Euro 2028 play-off place. That should ensure he fields a strong lineup in Debrecen.

There have been no injury withdrawals from Ben-Shimon’s initial 27-man squad for this international window. He can count on key figures like Oscar Gloukh, who has already assisted four goals in seven Eredivisie appearances for Ajax this term.

The Skyblue and Whites may opt to use Idan Nachmias and Raz Shlomo as their centre-backs in this match. Sayed Abu Farchi is suspended after his red card in the 3-1 defeat to Austria on Thursday.

Israel predicted lineup vs Republic of Ireland (4-2-3-1): Peretz; Khalaili, Nachmias, Shlomo, Revivo; D. Peretz, Abu Fani; Abada, Gloukh, Solomon; Turgeman.

Ireland heading in the right direction under Hallgrímsson

The Republic of Ireland are building some momentum under Heimir Hallgrímsson. The Icelandic coach guided his adopted nation to the play-offs in 2026 World Cup qualifying, and he’ll be hoping to go one better in this cycle.

Troy Parrott has emerged as a genuine leader for this generation. The 24-year-old enjoyed a breakthrough 2025/26 season for club and country. He netted 16 times in the league for AZ Alkmaar and was rewarded with a €16m summer move to Real Betis.

Chiedozie Ogbene and Finn Azaz could operate in support of the striker, but there are problems at the other end, with Nathan Collins a significant injury absentee. Jamie McGrath and Harvey Vale have also pulled out of the squad.

Republic of Ireland predicted lineup vs Israel (3-4-2-1): Kelleher; O'Brien, Egan, O'Shea; Abankwah, Molumby, Knight, Manning; Azaz, Ogbene; Parrott.

Israel vs Republic of Ireland Prediction

  • Safe Tip: Republic of Ireland to score over 0.5 goals
  • Odds: 1.31 (22Bet)
  • Correct score prediction: Israel 1-1 Republic of Ireland
  • 22Bet Booking Code: D59LJ

Key stats:

  • The Republic of Ireland have scored in seven of their past nine internationals.
  • The Boys in Green netted seven times in their final three 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Portugal, Hungary and Czechia.
  • Israel conceded 2.5 times per game during their World Cup qualifying campaign.

Israel lack quality in the defensive department. Ben-Shimon can count on little international experience at the back, aside from 33-year-old Eli Dasa, who is currently without a club.

They will struggle to keep Parrott quiet. The Irish striker has scored or assisted in each of his last three outings for Betis. He netted many vital goals, including a hat-trick in Hungary for his country last season.

Those factors make the Republic of Ireland a safe bet to score over 0.5 goals.

Israel vs Republic of Ireland Prediction, Value Tip

  • Value Tip: Draw
  • Odds: 3.26 (22Bet)
  • 22Bet Booking Code: DFZLJ

The Republic of Ireland have been tough to beat so far in 2026. Three of their past six internationals have ended all square.

Hallgrímsson’s team were unbeaten in five matches on foreign soil, before their defeat to Kosovo on Thursday. They’d be content with a draw here, and that bet offers value at odds of 3.26.

Verdict: Republic of Ireland to score over 0.5 goals (1.31) — Israel 1-1 Republic of Ireland