UEFA Nations League, League B 4Rep. Of IrelandIRE 4/10/2026 19:45 Israel Venue Gradski Stadion Referee Juan Martinez MunueraPreview for Rep. Of Ireland v IsraelThe Republic of Ireland will look to strengthen their position in UEFA Nations League Group B3 when they face Israel at a neutral venue in Serbia on Sunday night. Heimir Hallgrimssons side have collected four points from their opening three matches, while Israel sit bottom of the group with one point ahead of the second meeting between the countries in the space of eight days.The Republic of Ireland head into Sundays game knowing another victory over Israel would keep them firmly in contention heading into the final two rounds of Nations League fixtures.Ireland began their campaign with a disappointing 1-0 defeat away to Kosovo, producing only one shot on target in Pristina.However, Hallgrimssons side responded impressively when they travelled to Debrecen to face Israel three days later.The Boys in Green produced an excellent first-half performance, scoring three unanswered goals to take control of the contest before eventually securing a comfortable 3-0 win.Ireland carried that momentum into Thursdays meeting with group leaders Austria at the Aviva Stadium.Israel have found life difficult since returning to League B following their relegation from the top tier.Ran Ben Shimons team opened their campaign with a 3-1 defeat away against Austria before being comprehensively beaten by Ireland in Debrecen.They finally picked up their first point on Thursday with a goalless draw against Kosovo, although they remain bottom of the group after three matches.Sundays fixture is officially an Ireland home game but will take place behind closed doors at the TSC Arena in Backa Topola, Serbia.The UEFA Nations League Table UEFA Nations League 2026 World League B Group C #TeamPlayedWonDrawnLostGFGAGDPtsLast 3 1 Austria32108447 D W W 2 Kosovo311123-14 D L W 3 Rep. Of Ireland31115324 D W L 4 Israel301216-51 D L L Position 1 : Promotion Position 2 : Promotion Play-offs Position 3 : Relegation Playoffs Position 4 : Relegation Team News for Rep. Of Ireland v IsraelHallgrimsson could make changes to his Ireland starting XI after a demanding schedule of four matches in 11 days.At least one alteration will be required, with James Abankwah suspended for Sundays fixture.The Udinese defender is therefore unavailable, while goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu will not travel to Serbia with the squad.Ireland were already without several established players for this international window, including former captain Seamus Coleman and current skipper Nathan Collins..Israel have scored only once across their opening three Nations League matches, with Sayed Abu Farchi finding the net against Austria before subsequently being sent off for a second bookable offence.Ben Shimon has several options available through the middle, including Tai Baribo and Dor Turgeman.Israel will be without Daniel Peretz after the Southampton goalkeeper withdrew because of a groin injury.Expected line-ups for Rep. Of Ireland v IsraelRepublic of Ireland: Kelleher; Egan, OShea, Scales; OBrien, Coventry, Molumby, Manning; Moylan; Idah, Parrott.Israel: Glazer; Stoinov, Nachmias, Shlomo; Khalaily, E. Peretz, D. Peretz, Revivo; Solomon, Gloukh; Turgeman. Official lineups are not available yet. They are usually announced 2040 minutes before kickoff, depending on the competition.Recent Form & Stats for Rep. Of Ireland v IsraelIreland have collected four points from their opening three Nations League matches.Hallgrimssons side beat Israel 3-0 when the teams met in Debrecen on September 27.Parrott has scored nine goals in his last six competitive appearances for Ireland.Ireland have scored five goals across their last two Nations League matches.Israel have collected just one point from their opening three games.Israel have scored only once in the Nations League this season.Ben Shimons side have lost five of their last seven competitive matches.Israels only point in Group 3 came from a 0-0 draw against Kosovo. Recent Results : Rep. Of Ireland UEFA Nations League Rep. Of Ireland IRE D 2 2 2026-10-01 Austria AUT UEFA Nations League Israel W 0 3 2026-09-27 Rep. Of Ireland IRE UEFA Nations League Kosovo SOV L 1 0 2026-09-24 Rep. Of Ireland IRE Friendlies Canada CAN D 1 1 2026-06-06 Rep. Of Ireland IRE Recent Results : Israel UEFA Nations League Israel D 0 0 2026-10-01 Kosovo SOV UEFA Nations League Israel L 0 3 2026-09-27 Rep. Of Ireland IRE UEFA Nations League Austria AUT L 3 1 2026-09-24 Israel Friendlies Albania ALB W 0 1 2026-06-03 Israel Where to Watch Rep. Of Ireland v Israel: TV and online streamsRepublic of Ireland v Israel kicks off at 7:45pm BST on Sunday, October 4. The match will be available to watch live in the UK through Amazon Prime Video. In Ireland, the game will be broadcast on RTE2 and streamed through RTE Player, with RTE again operating reduced coverage without its usual studio presentation and punditry.Prediction for Rep. Of Ireland v IsraelIreland were comfortably the stronger team when these sides met in Hungary and should once again have enough attacking quality to cause Israel problems.Hallgrimssons side have scored five goals across their last two matches, with Parrott in particularly impressive form, while Israel have struggled to create opportunities throughout the campaign.The unusual circumstances surrounding a behind-closed-doors game at a neutral venue remove Irelands normal home advantage, but their recent performances suggest they should still be capable of collecting another important three points. Match PredictionRep. 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