The Republic of Ireland will face the World Champions Germany with a much need of positive result in their Euro 2016 qualifying clash. Should Martin O’Neill’s side lose to Germany and Poland manage to win, Republic of Ireland will miss automatic place for Euro 2016.
Match Details:
Date: 08-10-2015
Kick-off Time: 7:45 BST, 12:15 am IST
Republic of Ireland has a decent qualifying campaign so far, as they have lost once in total eight games. Martin O’Neill’s men only defeat came against the Scotland, with Shaun Maloney’s goal was enough to secure a win for his side at Hampden Park last November.
Martin O’Neill’s men has the best defensive record in the group-D, as they have conceded only 5 goals in their qualifying campaign and managed to keep two clean Sheets. Ireland has beaten Gibralatar and Georgia, which help them to close the gap second place Poland to two points. Meanwhile going into this fixture against Germany, Martin O’Neill will hoping that his side will able to avoid defeat with Poland dropping points at Scotland will keep hopes alive for the automatic qualification from the Group-D.
Ireland can take inspiration from their corresponding fixture against the world Champions away from home, as they salvage a point after resilient display.
Recent form: DWWWWWW
Team News:
Right back Seamus Coleman is ruled-out due to hamstring injury, while Wes Hoolahan is doubtful to be part of Matchday squad. James McClean and Glenn Whelan are still serving their suspension.
Germany opened their qualifying campaign with a defeat against to Poland before drawing to Martin O’Neill’s side. With World- cup winners struggling with the injures at the start of their Euro 2016 qualifying campaign, Poland got better of them as Arkadiusz Milik and Sebastian Mila goals hand them important victory.
In their second qualifying fixture, Low’s men has to settle for a draw with Martin O’Neill’ s men. But the World Champions returned to form in to spectacular fashion to claim the top spot in the Group- D, which include five wins and have beaten Poland and Scotland and the Previous round of fixtures.
Thomas Muller is in red-hot form for the club and Country, with Bayern Munich attacker has bagged eight goals in the qualifiers which made Die Mannschaft third-highest goal-scoring team in the qualifying round. while they have kept three clean sheets so far.
Recent form: DWWWWWW
Team News:
Low has no major injury worry ahead of the clash and has the luxury to utilize his side to the full strength. World- cup winning Central-back pairing Jerome Boateng and Mats Hummels are likely to start at the heart of defence.
Possible Starting Lineup:
Ireland: Given; Christie, O’Shea, Clark, Brady; Gibson, McCarthy, Hoolahan, Hendrick; Keane, Walters
Germany: Neuer; Hector, Hummels, Boateng, Can; Kroos, Schweinsteiger, Gundogan; Ozil, Muller; Gotze
Head to Head:
| Date | Ireland | Germany | |||||||
| 12-10-2012 | 1 | 6 | |||||||
| 11-03-2013 | 0 | 3 | |||||||
| 14-10-2014 | 1 | 1 |
Predication: Germany to win 2-0
Where to Watch Ireland vs Germany live
UK: Sky Sports
India and Sub-Continent: Sony six
USA: Fox Sports
