Ireland face Armenia in Group F of the World Cup Qualifiers. After drawing their first game against Hungary, they will be feeling confident ahead of this fixture. The match takes place from the Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium on September 9 at 17:00 BST. Here is our Ireland predicted lineup vs Armenia.
Ireland Predicted Lineup Vs Armenia for September 9 in Crucial World Cup Qualifier
How Ireland Have Lined-up Recently
Ireland lined up vs Hungary with a 4-4-2 formation.
Former Liverpool and now Brentford goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher started in goal. Matt Doherty started at left-back as Jake O’Brien was at right-back. Nathan Collins and Dara O’Shea formed a strong centre-back partnership.
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Jason Knight and Josh Cullen lined up as central midfielders, with Ryan Manning and Sammie Szomodics the wide players. The wealth of EFL experience in the midfield proved important.
Finn Azaz, Southampton’s new signing, and Evan Ferguson, now at AS Roma, formed a strike partnership.
Ireland’s Recent Form
A 2-2 draw against Hungary is an admirable result, even if their opposition were down to ten men after 52 minutes. To come back from two goals down was impressive and no less deserved. The home side racked up 2.75 expected goals, taking 23 shots with eight on target, and they were rewarded with a 93rd-minute equaliser.
The dominant side, it wouldn’t be outrageous to say that Ireland actually deserved the win.
Ireland Injuries to Consider
Szmodics has pulled out of the camp with an injury. It is unclear whether that was the reason for his 78th-minute substitution vs Hungary, or whether it has been sustained in training. He spoke on X: “Gutted to be leaving camp early, fingers crossed it’s nothing too serious. Good luck to the boys in Armenia.”
Ireland Predicted Lineup Vs Armenia
GK: Caoimhin Kelleher
LB: Matt Doherty
CB: Nathan Collins
CB: Dara O’Shea
RB: Jake O’Brien
LM: Ryan Manning
CM: Jason Knight
CM: Josh Cullen
RM: Kasey McAteer
ST: Adam Idah
ST: Evan Ferguson
