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Greece will invite the Republic of Ireland to the Karaiskakis Stadium in the group stage of the UEFA Nations League on Sunday. The hosts have enjoyed a 100% record in the competition while the Boys in Green have one win in three games.
Ethniki met England on Thursday and impressed by securing a narrow 2-1 away win. Vangelis Pavlidis broke the deadlock in the 49th minute and Jude Bellingham equalized for England in the 87th minute. Late drama ensued as Pavlidis scored the match-winner in the fourth minute of stoppage time.
The visitors recorded their first win of the campaign on Thursday as second-half goals from Liam Scales and Robbie Brady helped them record a comeback 2-1 away win over Finland. It was their first away win in the Nations League and they'll look to build on that momentum.
Greece vs Republic of Ireland Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have met six times in all competitions. The hosts have been the dominant side in these meetings, recording five wins while one game has ended in a draw.
- They met in the reverse fixture at Aviva Stadium last month. Ethniki registered a 2-0 away win in that match, keeping their fifth clean sheet in this fixture.
- The hosts have scored two goals each in their last three meetings against the Boys in Green.
- Greece are unbeaten in their last seven home games in the Nations League, recording five wins. They have kept six clean sheets in these games.
- Republic of Ireland have conceded two goals each in four of their last five games in the Nations League.
- The hosts have the third-best attacking record in the competition, scoring seven goals in three games.
Greece vs Republic of Ireland Prediction
Ethniki are on a four-game winning streak across all competitions, keeping three clean sheets. They have scored nine goals in that period and will look to continue their goalscoring form here. They have suffered just one loss in 10 home games in the Nations League, and are strong favorites.
The Boys in Green recorded their first win of the campaign while also opening their goalscoring account on Thursday. They have scored just one goal in six meetings against the hosts and will look to improve upon that record.
Mark McGuinness picked up an injury during the warm-up before the game against Finland and has not traveled with the team to Athens.
Considering the hosts' dominance in this fixture and a 100% record in the competition, Ethniki should be able to record a comfortable win.
Prediction: Greece 2-1 Republic of Ireland
Greece vs Republic of Ireland Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Greece to win
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
Tip 4: Vangelis Pavlidis to score or assist any time - Yes
