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July 28 2023, 20:35 · Alex Lawes

Republic of Ireland vs Nigeria – Group Stage – Preview & Prediction | 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup

Republic of Ireland vs Nigeria – Group Stage – Preview & Prediction | 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup
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THE FACTS

When is Republic of Ireland vs Nigeria on and what time does it start? Republic of Ireland vs Nigeria will take place on Monday 31st July, 2023 – 12:00 (UK)

Where is Republic of Ireland vs Nigeria taking place? Republic of Ireland vs Nigeria will take place at Lang Park in Brisbane, Australia.

Where can I get tickets for Republic of Ireland vs Nigeria? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Republic of Ireland vs Nigeria

What channel is Republic of Ireland vs Nigeria on in the UK? Republic of Ireland vs Nigeria will be televised on the BBC Red Button

Where can I stream Republic of Ireland vs Nigeria in the UK? Republic of Ireland vs Nigeria will be streamed on BBC iPlayer or the BBC Sport website

THE LOWDOWN

REPUBLIC OF IRELAND

  • The Republic of Ireland are playing at their first ever FIFA Women’s World Cup and, with a game left in the group stages, they have already been eliminated with back-to-back defeats against Australia and Canada.
  • In their opening match, the Irish were beaten 1-0 by co-hosts Australia via a 52nd minute penalty from Steph Catley. They followed that up by being beaten 2-1 by Canada, despite taking an early lead in that match.

NIGERIA

  • Nigeria, under the management of Randy Waldrum, come into this on the back of a shock 3-2 win against co-hosts Australia the other day. The Nigerians went behind late in the first-half but then were the better side to take all three points.
  • That victory followed a goalless draw with Canada in their opening match which means they head into the final round of group stage fixtures knowing that a win will seal top spot in the group.

THE TEAM NEWS

REPUBLIC OF IRELAND

PREDICTED XI (3-4-3): Brosnan; Fahey, Lo.Quinn, Connolly; O’Gorman, O’Sullivan, Littlejohn, McCabe; Lu.Quinn, Carusa, Farrelly

UNAVAILABLE:

QUESTIONABLE:

NIGERIA

PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Nnadozie; Alozie, Ohale, Demehin, Plumptre; Ucheibe, Abiodun; Kanu, Payne, Ajibade; Onumonu

UNAVAILABLE:

QUESTIONABLE:

THE KEY STATS

  • Republic of Ireland are aiming to end the tournament with a positive result having lost their previous two matches.
  • Katie McCabe became the first player to score a FIFA Women’s World Cup goal for the Republic of Ireland when she opened the scoring against Canada.

THE PREDICTION

Whilst this game, on the face of it, means very little for the Republic of Ireland, it actually means a whole lot. The Irish are playing at what they hope to be the first of many FIFA Women’s World Cups and they will want to depart ‘down under’ with something to show. In contrast, Nigeria are eyeing up entering the knockout stages as group winners, ahead of both Canada and Australia. Given their impressive results so far, a low-scoring Nigerian win seems the way to go for this one.

TIP: NIGERIA TO WIN & UNDER 3.5 GOALS