Armenia vs Republic of Ireland Predictions

• The Republic of Ireland should be buoyed by their comeback against Hungary
• Armenia have lost six of their last eight matches, including four defeats in five this year
• The hosts began 2025 with a 9-1 aggregate loss to Georgia
• The Irish won 2-1 home and away to Bulgaria to start the year

Encouragement for Irish

The Republic of Ireland’s hopes of making the World Cup looked to be over at half-time in their opening game, as they were 2-0 down at home to Hungary. After their manager had stressed the importance of not losing ground, they were set for a body blow at the Aviva.

However, the Irish showed incredible spirit to rally back and find a way back into the game. Their 2-2 draw wasn’t an ideal result, but the way they dominated against a strong Hungary side was positive.

The Irish won the Expected Goals battle 2.75 to 1.74, so they are well-placed to see off an Armenian side that lost 5-0 at home to Portugal in their opener.

The hosts have lost six of their last eight internationals, suffering four defeats and a draw in 2025. A 9-1 aggregate loss to Georgia in the Nations League playoffs suggests that an improved Irish side should get the points.

Heimir Hallgrímsson’s side won 2-1 home and away against Bulgaria to start the year, so back them to win by the same scoreline in Armenia.