Canada vs Republic of Ireland – Group Stage – Preview & Prediction | 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup
THE FACTS
When is Canada vs Republic of Ireland on and what time does it start? Canada vs Republic of Ireland will take place on Wednesday 26th July, 2023 – 13:00 (UK)
Where is Canada vs Republic of Ireland taking place? Canada vs Republic of Ireland will take place at Perth Rectangular Stadium in Perth, Australia
Where can I get tickets for Canada vs Republic of Ireland? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Canada vs Republic of Ireland
What channel is Canada vs Republic of Ireland on in the UK? Canada vs Republic of Ireland will be televised live on ITV1
Where can I stream Canada vs Republic of Ireland in the UK? Canada vs Republic of Ireland can be streamed on ITVX
THE LOWDOWN
CANADA
- Canada’s first game in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup was one of frustration, failing to break down Nigeria and ultimately being forced to settle for a 0-0 draw which leaves them second-place in Group B behind Australia.
- It was certainly a match to forget for Canadian legend Christine Sinclair, who missed the opportunity to score in a record sixth FIFA Women’s World Cup when she had a penalty saved by Chiamaka Nnadozie.
REPUBLIC OF IRELAND
- It took a second half penalty for Australia to get the better of Republic of Ireland this past Thursday, the latter impressing from a defensive perspective with their resilience and work ethic, but having gained no points Vera Pauw’s side are now under pressure going into this one.
- After having been an injury doubt coming into the tournament, Pauw will have been very happy to see midfielder Denise O’Sullivan complete 90 minutes for the ‘Girls in Green’, but she’ll have a tough decision to make regarding whether or not to change any personnel among the frontline.
THE TEAM NEWS
CANADA
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Sheridan; Chapman, Buchanan, Gilles, Lawrence; Quinn, Grosso; Lacasse, Sinclair, Leon; Huitema
UNAVAILABLE: Beckie (Injured), Scott (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Rose (Injured)
REPUBLIC OF IRELAND
PREDICTED XI (3-4-3): Brosnan; Fahey, Louise Quinn, Connolly; Payne, O’Sullivan, Littlejohn, McCabe; Farrelly, Carusa, Lucy Quinn
UNAVAILABLE:
QUESTIONABLE: Mannion (injured)
THE KEY STATS
- Canada have lost only one of their last seven FIFA Women’s World Cup group matches (W3 D3).
- Canada have kept five clean sheets in their last seven FIFA Women's World Cup group matches.
- Canada kept a clean sheet in each of their first two matches at the last two editions of the FIFA Women’s World Cup.
- Canada have won only one of their previous 14 FIFA Women’s World Cup matches against European opposition (D1 L12).
- Canada have scored in 10 of their last 12 FIFA Women’s World Cup matches against European opposition.
- Against Australia, Abbie Larkin became the youngest-ever player to play for Republic of Ireland in the FIFA Women's World Cup at 18 years and 84 days. She is the only teenager in the Republic of Ireland squad.
THE PREDICTION
Canada lacked bite and potency against Nigeria and a similar performance against Republic of Ireland will see them fail to prosper going forward once again, when taking into account how solid their opponents looked against Australia. Republic of Ireland are known for their defensive stability under Pauw, but they themselves looked short of ideas in-front of goal in the opening round and won’t want to commit too many bodies forward here at the risk of being caught at the other end. With so much at stake, a cagey, nervous affair is likely and backing under 2.5 goals scored looks a shrewd move.
TIP: UNDER 2.5 GOALS
