Greece 2-0 Republic of Ireland

Current streaks

Recent form

Greece

Greece's recent form has been impressive, with a notable four-game winning streak in their last six matches. This run includes victories against strong opponents like England and the Republic of Ireland in the UEFA Nations League. The team has shown remarkable defensive solidity, keeping four clean sheets in their last six games and conceding only 0.5 goals per game on average. Greece's offensive output has also been strong, scoring 10 goals in six matches (1.67 goals per game), with a particularly high-scoring 3-0 win against Finland. Their goal difference of +7 over these six games further underscores their dominant performances. The team has demonstrated versatility in their play, with an even split between games going over and under 2.5 goals, suggesting they can adapt to different match scenarios. This excellent form has positioned Greece as a formidable force in their recent international competitions.

Republic of Ireland

The Republic of Ireland's recent form has been inconsistent, with a notable struggle in their last six matches. They have managed only two wins against four losses, with their most recent victory coming against Finland in the UEFA Nations League. The team has been experiencing defensive challenges, conceding 10 goals while scoring only 4, resulting in a concerning -6 goal difference. Interestingly, they went through a three-game losing streak against Switzerland, Portugal, and England, during which they failed to score a single goal. The match against Portugal stands out as particularly high-scoring, with Ireland conceding 3 goals. Despite their struggles, Ireland has maintained a balanced split between high and low-scoring games, with 50% of their matches seeing over 2.5 goals. However, their inability to keep clean sheets in any of these six games highlights an area for improvement in their defensive strategy.

Recent home/away form

Greece

Greece's recent home form has been impressive, showcasing a strong offensive output and solid defensive performances. They are currently on a three-game winning streak at home, with two particularly high-scoring matches standing out: a 5-0 victory against Kazakhstan and another 5-0 win over Gibraltar. In their last six home games, Greece has won four, drawn one, and lost only once, demonstrating their dominance on home soil. Their goal-scoring prowess is evident, netting 17 goals in these six matches (an average of 2.83 per game), while their defense has been equally impressive, conceding only 3 goals and keeping 4 clean sheets. The team's overall goal difference of +14 further underlines their strong form, with 67% of their home games seeing over 2.5 goals, indicating an exciting, attacking style of play for the home fans.

Republic of Ireland

The Republic of Ireland's recent away form has been inconsistent, with a notable improvement in their latest match. They've experienced a challenging period, losing four out of their last six away games, including a three-game losing streak from June to November 2023. However, they bounced back with a significant 4-0 victory against Gibraltar in October 2023, which stands out as their highest-scoring game in this period. Their most recent away match resulted in a 2-1 win against Finland, potentially signaling an upturn in form. Despite conceding more goals than they've scored (9 conceded vs. 7 scored), Ireland has managed to keep one clean sheet and has been involved in high-scoring affairs, with 67% of their games seeing over 2.5 goals. The team's ability to score (averaging 1.17 goals per game) provides a glimmer of hope, but their defensive vulnerabilities (conceding 1.5 goals per game) remain a concern for their away performances.