C. Baumgartner

Thigh Injury · back 2026-10-20

injured

D. Ljubičić

Knee Injury · back 2026-10-10

injured

F. Grillitsch

Groin Injury · back 2026-10-31

injured

K. Danso

yellow_card_accumulation_suspension · back 2026-10-01

suspended

M. Svoboda

Knock Injury · back 2026-10-20

injured

**Ireland host Austria in a Nations League clash that could define their group — the hosts are rolling while the visitors are banged up.** 🍀

Ireland have won 3 of their last 5 with a perfect home record brewing; Austria, meanwhile, are missing half their midfield and just took a 3-0 hammering in Spain. This feels like a golden moment for the Irish to pile on.

Key storylines:

- **Ireland's attacking trio of T. Parrott, A. Idah, and T. Cannon** looking to capitalize on a stuttering Austrian backline
- **Austria's injury crisis in midfield** — N. Seiwald and X. Schlager are carrying the load without Laimer, Baumgartner, and Grillitsch
- **Home advantage at the Aviva Stadium** has been Ireland's fortress; Austria struggle on the road (0-3 vs Spain most recently)

Expected lineups:

- **Ireland**: C. Kelleher, D. O'Shea, J. O'Brien, L. Scales, J. Abankwah, J. Molumby, C. Ogbene, F. Azaz, T. Parrott, A. Idah, T. Cannon
- **Austria**: P. Pentz, M. Sabitzer, P. Lienhart, D. Alaba, S. Posch, N. Seiwald, X. Schlager, M. Arnautović

Prediction:

**Ireland 2–0 Austria**

Ireland's edge at home, Austria's injuries, and recent form all point one way. 🎯

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