class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>These countries played out a 0-0 draw in Dublin last month and our tipster is backing an equally turgid affair when they meet in the Nations League<\/p>\n
<\/head><\/p>\nWales can take a step closer to Nations League promotion when they welcome Republic of Ireland to the Cardiff City Stadium on Sunday.<\/p>\n
The Dragons currently top Group B4 with 10 points from four games, and victory here would see them need only a point at home to Finland next week to ensure they are in League A for the next edition.<\/p>\n
Wales vs Ireland Latest Odds<\/p>\n
Wales have won just one of their last four matches but bet365 make them Even money (2.0) favourites to pick up three points in this one.<\/p>\n
Ireland have picked up just two points in the 2020-21 Nations League and haven\u2019t tasted victory in any game for over 12 months, but are 3\/1 (4.0) to win here.<\/p>\n
The sides drew 0-0 when they met in Dublin last month and another stalemate is available at 11\/5 (3.20).<\/p>\n
Wales vs Ireland Team News<\/p>\n
Gareth Bale missed Wales\u2019 0-0 draw with USA in midweek but could return here. Aaron Ramsey and Ben Cabango have both withdrawn from the squad through injury.<\/p>\n
Aaron Connolly, Enda Stevens, Alan Browne and Callum Robinson are all ruled out for Ireland, who could start a similar XI to the one that lost 3-0 to England on Thursday.<\/p>\n
Wales vs Ireland Preview<\/p>\n
Both of these teams put in fairly abject performances in midweek, each managing just four shots in their respective friendly matches, and it could be a similar showing in Cardiff.<\/p>\n
The reverse fixture was a game of few chances with just four shots on target in total, and the three goals that Wales have scored is the third-fewest total in Nations League B whilst Ireland\u2019s tally of one is the joint-worst.<\/p>\n
As well, the Dragons are the only team in League B yet to concede a goal whilst Ireland have shipped just three, which is fewer than all but three of the 16 teams.<\/p>\n
Wales vs Ireland Tips and Predictions<\/p>\n
Goals looks set be at a premium in this one and the price of 2.050 from bet365 on under 1.5, 2.0 goals offers good value for punters ahead of this Nations League clash.<\/p>\n
This will pay out in full if zero or one goal is scored, whilst half the stake will be refunded if there are two.<\/p>\n
Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>These countries played out a 0-0 draw in Dublin last month and our tipster is backing an equally turgid affair when they meet in the Nations League Wales can take a step closer to Nations League promotion when they welcome Republic of Ireland to the Cardiff City Stadium on Sunday. The Dragons currently top Group … <\/p>\n