Predictions and betting tips for Armenia vs Republic of Ireland: Will Ireland secure their initial qualifying victory?
Ireland Aim for First Win of the Season in World Cup Qualifier Against Armenia
The Republic of Ireland will travel to Yerevan, Armenia on Tuesday evening for a crucial World Cup qualifier. The Irish team, who have drawn three consecutive matches, are eager to secure their first win of the season.
According to bet365, the odds for an Ireland victory and both teams scoring stand at 13/4. Meanwhile, Tote has Ireland's odds at 8/11, with Armenia's at 7/2 and the draw at 23/10.
Armenia, who have only won once in all competitions in the last year and have four defeats in their five matches in 2025, will see Tuesday's game as a chance to secure a win throughout the qualifying campaign. Eghishe Melikyan, the new manager of Armenia, will be leading his side for the second match since being appointed last month.
The Republic of Ireland's last defeat was against England in 2024. Evan Ferguson, who scored his fifth goal for the Republic of Ireland in their draw with Hungary, is likely to be involved from the outset in Yerevan. Ferguson has betting odds of 2/1 with Midnite to score during the match.
The two sides last met in the Nations League B group in 2022, with Armenia beating Ireland 1-0 in Yerevan and Ireland winning 3-2 in Dublin. However, Armenia lost heavily (5-0) against Portugal in their opening World Cup qualifier, while the next qualifier for the Republic of Ireland is against Portugal in Lisbon next month.
Despite Armenia's recent struggles, they may make Tuesday's clash a difficult one for the Republic of Ireland. However, the visitors are expected to return home with all three points, with a 2-1 away win seeming most likely.
It's important to note that Armenia have never qualified for a major tournament since their independence from the Soviet Union. The search results do not provide information about who takes over the leadership at Armenia in September 2025.
Regardless of the outcome, Tuesday's match promises to be an exciting encounter between two determined teams. Fans of both sides will be eagerly anticipating the action in Yerevan.
