Aviva Stadium will host Thursday's friendly between Republic of Ireland and Qatar. The hosts will be eager to bounce back after an inconsistent run of results, having collected 1.30 points per game across their last ten matches. Ireland have looked noticeably stronger at home, winning 60% of their recent matches in Dublin while conceding just 1.00 goal per game on average. However, injuries continue to cause problems for the Irish side, with Alan Browne, Alex Gilbert, Finn Azaz, and Ryan Manning all unavailable.
Qatar, meanwhile, are using this match as part of their preparations for the upcoming World Cup finals. The visitors have struggled for consistency lately, winning only one of their last ten matches and averaging just 0.70 goals per game overall. Still, Qatar have shown some defensive improvement away from home, conceding only 0.50 goals per away match in recent outings. Much of their attacking threat will once again come from star striker Almoez Ali, who remains the key man for the visitors. With both teams lacking consistency in attack, a tight contest could be on the cards in Dublin.
Ireland have been much stronger at home, while Qatar struggle badly for victories. Therefore, Home Win should be considered, alongside Ireland to Win to Nil and Under 2.5 Goals (both teams have averaged relatively low scoring numbers in recent matches).
This match will be played on Thursday 28 May 2026 at 19:45.
What is our Ireland vs Qatar prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Ireland 1 - 0 Qatar
Ireland vs Qatar Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 1-0 @ 500 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): No @ -150 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -900 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -334 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals @ -118 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Under 1.5 Goals @ 250 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Troy Parrott @ 105 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Troy Parrott @ 333 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Qatar +1.5 @ -167 Odds
- European Handicap: Qatar +2 @ -175 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Under 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 2.5
- Total Corners: 6 - 8 @ 160 Odds
- Double Chance: 12 @ -500 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Rep of Ireland to Win @ -600 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Rep of Ireland to Win/Rep of Ireland to Win @ 120 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Rep of Ireland - Yes @ -120 Odds
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View OfferIreland Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | ddllwwwddw | 1.60 |
| Home | dwwdw | 2.20 |
| Away | dllwd | 1.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 60% | 20% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.50 | 2.40 | 2.60 |
| Scored | 1.60 | 2.00 | 1.20 |
| Conceded | 0.90 | 0.40 | 1.40 |
| BTTS | 40% | 20% | 60% |
| Clean Sheets | 50% | 80% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Expected Goals | 1.60 | 2.25 | 0.94 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.48 | 1.07 | 1.90 |
Qatar Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lldldwlldl | 0.60 |
| Home | lldlwlll | 0.50 |
| Away | dd | 1.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 10% | 13% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.30 | 2.63 | 1.00 |
| Scored | 0.70 | 0.75 | 0.50 |
| Conceded | 1.60 | 1.88 | 0.50 |
| BTTS | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 10% | 0% | 50% |
| Failed to Score | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Expected Goals | 1.24 | 1.02 | 1.81 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.24 | 1.43 | 0.79 |
Ireland vs Qatar Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Ireland (50%)
2 Matches
Qatar (0%)
Ireland vs Qatar Past Results
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