Republic of Ireland vs Israel: One Week After 3-0

Republic of IrelandIRL

Troy Parrott 39' (pen)

UEFA Nations League

1–1

Full Time

HT 1–0

Gradski stadion Backa Topola

Backa Topola

IsraelISR

Dor Peretz 47'

AI ForecastsGraded

Ireland return to home soil fresh from a comprehensive 3-0 victory in Israel just a week ago, a result that underlined the gulf between the sides in Group B3. The hosts have been inconsistent but create presentable chances, whereas Israel have collected a solitary point and…

Match ResultHome Win46%

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Match Stats

Top Stats

1.90xG1.00

55%Possession45%

16 (4)Shots (on target)10 (2)

1Big Chances Created0

Attacking Play

88Final Third Entries33

28Penalty Area Entries18

Possession & Passing

511 · 83%Passes (accuracy)423 · 83%

3Corners3

10Poss. Won — Def 3rd18

21Poss. Won — Mid 3rd12

Duels & Pressing

47 (57%)Duels Won36 (43%)

17 (59%)Aerial Duels Won12 (41%)

41Ball Recoveries38

14.8PPDA (Pressing)23.2

Defending & Discipline

1Saves3

13Fouls15

Republic of Ireland vs Israel: One Week After 3-0

Published Sun 4 Oct

Republic of Ireland face Israel in the UEFA Nations League on Sunday, 4 October 2026, at Gradski stadion Backa Topola in Backa Topola, one week after beating them 3-0 in their first encounter of the window.

Three first-half goals on 27 September

Republic of Ireland defeated Israel 3-0 away on 27 September 2026. Troy Parrott scored the opener in the 14th minute, Adam Idah added a second two minutes later, and Jack Moylan made it three in the 25th minute. The Irish followed that result with a 2-2 home draw against Austria on 1 October 2026, leaving them third in League B - Group 3 with four points from three games and a plus-two goal difference. Parrott leads the Irish scoring charts this season with three goals in all competitions.

Israel winless with 0.40 expected goals

Israel sit fourth in League B - Group 3 with one point from three games, having scored once and conceded six goals. They drew 0-0 at home against Kosovo on 1 October 2026 after beginning the international window with a 3-1 loss away to Austria on 24 September. Across their last three matches with chance data, Israel generated an average of 0.40 expected goals per game while allowing 1.67.

Lawal doubtful and Abankwah suspended

For Republic of Ireland, James Abankwah is unavailable due to suspension, while Bosun Lawal is doubtful with an injury. Israel travel without goalkeeper Daniel Peretz and Idan Toklomati, who are both ruled out through injury. Defender Roy Revivo remains doubtful with an injury issue.

Our model expects a Republic of Ireland win

Our model expects a Republic of Ireland win. The call reflects the previous meeting on 27 September when Ireland established a three-goal advantage inside 25 minutes. In addition, Ireland have generated 1.15 expected goals per game across their last three matches with chance data, whereas Israel have managed 0.40 and remain without a victory in the group.