Ireland - Israel

Ireland arrive at this matchday 4 fixture following a mixed run of results, including a hard-fought 2-2 draw against Austria and a recent victory over their opponents. Having established a 3-0 aggregate lead in their first meeting on 27 September 2026, Ireland look to maintain their momentum despite the absence of the suspended James Abankwah and the injured Nathan Collins. The expected XI, featuring Troy Parrott and Adam Idah, aims to control the pace of the game at TSC Arena.

Israel face a challenging task as they seek to recover from a difficult period in the group, having drawn 0-0 with Kosovo after their heavy defeat to Ireland. With key defensive personnel like Roy Revivo, Stav Lemkin, and Or Blorian sidelined through injury, the side must rely on the experience of Manor Solomon and Dor Peretz to find a breakthrough. As the two sides face each other on neutral ground, the question remains whether Israel can overcome their deficit or if Ireland will solidify their standing in the group.