Republic of Ireland vs Slovakia Betting Tips and Predictions

Republic of Ireland vs Slovakia predictions and betting tips for this Euro 2016 preparation match on Tuesday 29^th March.

 

Tuesday night will see Republic of Ireland take on Slovakia at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, another friendly in preparation for the upcoming European Championships this summer. The two sides haven’t met since 2011 which resulted in a 0-0 draw but much has changed since then.

 

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Republic of Ireland have come a long way in the last few years and Martin O’Neill has definitely got something going for them. Qualification for this summer’s tournament was always a tough ask in the group they had, but to many peoples surprise they will be heading over to France and Euro 2016 Group E against Belgium, Italy and Sweden.

 

Slovakia are a team that definitely go under the radar as they aren’t one of the bigger names but it’s hard to argue with an international record as good as theirs. 15 wins in their last 20 games including a nine game win streak.  An impressive record for any country.

 

Ireland’s home form is impressive of late with wins over Switzerland last week and Germany not so long ago. But what makes it more impressive is how well Martin O’Neill has set up at the back. Clean sheets in their last four home games against tricky opposition is definitely something for Ireland to build on.

 

Republic of Ireland v Slovakia Predictions

 

My first Republic of Ireland vs Slovakia prediction is going to be Ireland to keep a clean sheet. I feel confidence will definitely be high in the home changing room and they should be able to keep Slovakia out who struggled to score last week at home to Latvia. The best odds for this are currently 6/4 with Bet365.

 

Especially with Kevin Doyle taking a nasty injury on Friday night, Shane Long is the main man for Ireland when it comes to the strike force. His last goal for Ireland came in the 1-0 win over Germany but he has been performing lately for his club Southampton who seem to be back on track.

 

My second Republic of Ireland v Slovakia prediction is going to be an anytime goalscorer tip and Shane Long to score at anytime. The 29-year-old may be looking at his last international competition so he will definitely want to impress. 888Sport currently have the best odds for this at 28/11.

 

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Although I have gone for Shane Long and therefore Ireland to score, but for them to also keep a clean sheet. You can’t rule Slovakia out with an impressive record like that and that’s why I am not going for an Ireland win in my predictions ahead of Euro 2016. I think that these two are very well matched sides.

 

My third and final Rep of Ireland vs Slovakia prediction is going to be the match to end as a draw. 0-0 wouldn’t be a shock to most with Ireland’s defensive record and I think with the game being a friendly no team will be hugely disappointed with this outcome. Again the best odds are with 888Sport at 23/10.

 

Rep of Ireland vs Slovakia Betting Tips

Ireland to keep a clean sheet – best odds are 6/4 with Bet365.

Shane Long to score anytime – best odds are 28/11 with 888Sport.

Match result- Draw – best odds are 23/10 with 888Sport.

 

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