Republic of Ireland vs Georgia Predictions, Betting Tips and Preview

Republic of Ireland vs Georgia betting tips and predictions for Thursday night’s World Cup 2018 qualifying match including an anytime goalscorer bet.

 

The Republic of Ireland are aiming to get their first win in qualifying for the 2018 World Cup. They arguably should have won their opening clash in Serbia, but the Irish are now heavy favourites for this clash. Can Martin O’Neill lead his men to victory?

 

Republic of Ireland vs Georgia Predictions

 

Since Martin O’Neill took over in 2013, he has tightened Ireland up at the back. This side went from losing 6-1 to Germany to beating Italy 1-0 at Euro 2016. Their solidity was a key factor in qualifying for France, and they’ll need it if they’re to make the World Cup. They conceded just two home goals in qualifying, and they finished strongly. After ending their campaign with wins to nil at home to Georgia and Germany, they kept a clean sheet in play-off victory against Bosnia. Due to that strong home record, my first Republic of Ireland vs Georgia betting tip is for Ireland to win to nil at 21/20 with Bet Victor.

 

Ireland to win to nil – 21/20 with Bet Victor: CLICK TO BET.

 

Anytime Goalscorer Tips

Robbie Brady has been a key part of the Irish side since the end of the Euro 2016 qualifiers. The former Manchester United winger was the subject of a bid from Leicester City over the summer, likely due to his Euro 2016 form. He scored the winner against Italy before giving the Republic the lead against hosts France. He continued that scoring form by getting the opener in his last appearance at the Aviva. With the old guard leaving, Ireland are starting to rely on his contributions more and more. For my second Republic of Ireland vs Georgia prediction I’m betting on Brady to score any time here, which is priced at 7/2 with Paddy Power.

 

Robbie Brady to score anytime – 7/2 with Paddy Power: CLICK TO BET.

 

Rep of Ireland vs Georgia Team News

The Republic of Ireland come in to this one facing an injury crisis. Marc Wilson, Stephen Quinn, Anthony Pilkington, Kevin Doyle, Aiden McGeady, Keiren Westwood and Daryl Murphy have all been ruled out. That leaves O’Neill with a few selection worries, he might be forced to play a couple of debutants.

 

Head to Head Stats

This game will be their fourth meeting in three years, after meeting in the Euro 2016 qualifiers. The Republic of Ireland claimed a late 2-1 win away, before shading a 1-0 win at the Aviva Stadium. They met in a friendly three years ago, which the Irish won 4-0.

 

Republic of Ireland v Georgia Betting Odds

The Irish are 1/2 favourites with Betfair. Having drawn their opener, they need to live up to their billing as favourites. A draw here is 58/19 with 888Sport, while BoyleSports make Georgia 17/2 to take a surprise win. One notable bet to take a look at is Robbie Brady to score first. We’ve already explained his merits as an anytime scorer, but he’s priced pretty well at 9/1 with BetFred to open the scoring.

 

Republic of Ireland v Georgia Betting Tips

Ireland to win to nil – 21/20 with Bet Victor: CLICK TO BET.

Robbie Brady to score anytime – 7/2 with Paddy Power: CLICK TO BET.

 

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