The UEFA World Cup Qualifiers continue with a crucial Group F clash as Armenia hosts the Republic of Ireland at the Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium in Yerevan. This match pits a struggling Armenian side, who suffered a heavy opening defeat, against an Irish team that will be looking to build on a dramatic comeback draw in their first qualifier.
Match Details:
CompetitionDateKick-off (GMT)VenueFIFA World Cup QualifierSeptember 9, 20255:00 PMVazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium, Yerevan, Armenia
Team Form and Analysis:
Armenia enters this match in a difficult position after a demoralizing 5-0 home defeat to Portugal in their opening qualifier. The hosts have been in a poor run of form, having lost five of their last six matches across all competitions. They have also struggled at home, losing their last four home internationals without scoring a single goal. While they will be motivated to secure a historic first World Cup qualifying point since 2021, their task against a determined Irish side will be very difficult.
The Republic of Ireland, meanwhile, is feeling confident after a dramatic 2-2 draw with Hungary in their opening qualifier. Heimir Hallgrímsson’s side showed great character to come back from a 2-0 deficit and will be looking to carry that momentum into this match. With a number of key players in form, including striker Evan Ferguson, the Irish will be looking to secure a crucial away victory to keep their World Cup dreams alive.
Head-to-Head:
The historical head-to-head record between these two nations is in favor of the Republic of Ireland, who have won three of their four previous meetings. However, the last time the two sides met in Yerevan, Armenia secured a 1-0 victory in the UEFA Nations League in June 2022.
Player to Watch:
Armenia: All eyes will be on their key attacking player, Eduard Spertsyan. He scored in both of their last encounters against the Republic of Ireland and will be looked upon to provide a much-needed attacking spark for the home side.
Republic of Ireland: The focus for the Republic of Ireland will be on their in-form striker, Evan Ferguson, who scored in their last outing against Hungary. He will be looking to add to his goal tally and help his team secure a comfortable victory.
Prediction:
Given the Republic of Ireland’s superior squad depth, better recent form, and their motivation to secure a crucial three points, they are the favorites to win this match. While Armenia will have the home advantage, their recent struggles are likely to be the deciding factor. A narrow away victory for the Republic of Ireland seems like a plausible outcome.
Live Stream and TV Broadcast:
You can watch the Armenia vs Republic of Ireland match live on the following platforms, subject to availability in your region:
UK: Amazon Prime Video
Ireland: RTÉ
USA: FOX Soccer Plus, FuboTV, ViX
Canada: DAZN
Australia: Stan Sport
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