England v Republic of Ireland Predictions and Match Preview

England play Replublic of Ireland in a Wembley friendly tonight and England are the strong favourites to win over their rivals.

England are currently 1/2 (Betfred) to win the match, the draw is 7/2 (Bet365) and Republic of Ireland are 15/2 (Bet Victor).

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After the hostilities of the 1995 meeting between these sides there is the hope that the rivalry between the nations can be put to one side at Wembley tonight. England are without Steven Gerrard and Jack Wilshire so Ashley Cole will lead the team out, despite Frank Lampard being available and expected to start. Rooney will start up front and Daniel Sturridge should get his chance after an impressive goal return for Liverpool since his January move.

Replublic of Ireland legend Robbie Keane has been given permission to play by his club and he is 11/1 (Bet365) to score the first goal tonight.

England fare well in friendly matches, beating Italy and Brazil under Hodgson but Roy’s seeming inability to close out friendly matches with the lack of tactical movement is a worry for the World Cup 2014 campaign. There is no reason to believe this make shift England team won’t get a win tonight despite Ireland’s efforts but the 1/2 doesn’t represent any value. Instead go with England to win by two goals or more at 5/4 with Betfred.

In the goalscorer markets Frank Lampard stands out at 11/5 to score anytime if he starts, Ireland’s dogged desire could also lead to some rash challenges against the England pace up front so backing a penalty to be awarded could be a lively bet, take the 5/1 that England score a penalty at Bet365.

England v Ireland Betting Odds

England to win (-1 handicap) – 5/4 with Betfred

Frank Lampard to score anytime – 11/5 with Bet Victor

England to score a penalty – 5/1 with Bet365

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