Probable Lineups

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4-2-3-1

Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(2) 0 Goals 4 (7)
24.8 Average Age 26.9
183.5 Average Height (cm) 180.5
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Friendlies.

Missing Players

Ireland
Belgium
Player Reason Status
Troy Parrott Out
Player Reason Status
Thibaut Courtois Out
Kevin De Bruyne Out

Team News

Ireland
Belgium
  • Caoimhín Kelleher looks set to take back the number one shirt from Gavin Bazunu after a number of impressive displays for Liverpool recently.
  • Troy Parrott has had to withdraw through injury.
  • Belgium's major absentees are goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne.

Prediction

  • After failing to qualify for the European Championship for a second successive tournament, Ireland played out a 1-1 friendly draw with New Zealand back in November.
  • Former Manchester United defender John O'Shea is in interim charge of the Irish national team, as the FAI continue their search for a permanent head coach.
  • Belgium, meanwhile, qualified for this summer's tournament with relative ease, as they topped qualification Group F.
  • These two sides last met in March 2022, when they played out a 2-2 draw at the Aviva Stadium.
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