Ireland vs Armenia Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 14 Oct 2025

World Cup qualifying Betting Preview: Ireland vs Armenia

Ireland host Armenia in this World Cup qualifying fixture at Aviva Stadium, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Tuesday 14 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

Going Over the Total Goals Makes Sense

We are backing Over 2.5 in the Total Goals market at -114, with Ireland and Armenia set to play out a high-scoring contest. We think the odds are attractive when it comes to at least three goals being scored.

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Armenia Beat Ireland in their Previous Meeting

Ireland were beaten last game and this was on their travels at Estadio Jose Alvalade. Portugal claimed a 1-0 World Cup qualifying win. Heimir Hallgrimsson's team were dominated in possession and had just 37% of the ball, with no shots on target.

Armenia lost on their travels in their previous game. Hungary won 2-0 at Puskas Arena in the World Cup qualifier. They were restricted to just 24% possession and had three shots on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Armenia overcame Ireland in their last head-to-head encounter. It was a 2-1 home triumph at Republican Stadium - Vazgen Sargsyan. The past 3 H2H games have seen two Armenia victories and just one triumph for Ireland.

Europe World Cup Qualification		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	Armenia	3	1	0	2	2	8	-6	2:8	3
4	Ireland	3	0	1	2	3	5	-2	3:5	1

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4 wins, 5 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.0 goals from 3.6 shots on goal and 8.6 attempts. Ireland have had 45.3% possession and 3.0 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.7 goals from 5.0 shots on goal and 12.9 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 4.4 corners.

Evan Ferguson leads the way with 4 goals, Adam Idah has 2, with Matt Doherty and two others on 1. Adam Idah, Ryan Manning and Mark Sykes are top assists makers with 1, while goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher has kept one clean sheet.

Armenia have 2 victories, 7 defeats and 1 draw, with an average of 0.7 goals from 4.8 shots on goal and 10.3 attempts. Yegishe Melikyan's men have averaged 48.0% possession, 5.5 corners taken and 3.4 corners against, while conceding 2.5 goals from 4.9 shots on goal and 9.3 attempts.

Eduard Spertsyan is top of the team’s scoring charts with 2, while Grant-Leon Ranos, Edgar Sevikyan, Artur Miranyan and Lucas Zelarayan have 1. Nair Tiknizyan, Vahan Bichakhchyan and Lucas Zelarayan have clocked up 1 assists each in the previous 10 games.

Ireland vs Armenia Prediction & Betting Tips

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Match Prediction

It’s hard to ignore odds of -114 when it comes to betting Over 2.5 Goals for this World Cup qualifying clash. The numbers suggest that the two sides will produce a combined three goals and we’ll confidently play this selection.

Our World Cup qualifying experts like to go through the form guide, with injuries and suspensions also having a bearing on the match. Before making our football predictions, we combine this information with the latest numbers.

Key Ireland vs Armenia stats:

• The 2.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Ireland games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Ireland games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Ireland games at home.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Armenia games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Armenia games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 2 of the last 3 games between these teams.

Over 2.5 Probability

According to the top bookmakers, our pick has a 53.2% chance of landing a return. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Ireland 2 - 1 Armenia

Let’s go for Ireland to win 2-1, a bet which is available at +700. Correct score betting provides plenty of excitement and a potentially bigger return if you win.

Corners Prediction

Ireland Under 5.5 Corners -114

Ireland have had under 5.5 corners in six straight matches, while the last 10 Armenia games have seen them concede an average of 3.40 corners. There are odds of -114 for this Ireland Team Corners wager and we think the line is too high.

Competitive Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Ireland

Total

7.40 3.00 4.40

Home

9.30 6.20 3.10

Away

8.60 3.30 5.30

Armenia

Total

8.90 5.50 3.40

Home

8.30 5.50 2.80

Away

9.90 4.20 5.70

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 8.5

-135

Under 8.5

-103

Ireland Corners

Over 5.5

-120

Under 5.5

-115

Armenia Corners

Over 2.5

-167

Under 2.5

+120

Most Corners

1

-333

X

+750

2

+340

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Ireland vs Armenia Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Ireland Victory on the Cards According to Bookies

Ireland are strong -250 favourites to win this World Cup qualifying encounter according to the Full-Time Result betting odds. The bookies give them a 71% chance of claiming victory. Armenia are the +700 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.

Ireland are -106 when it comes to -1.25 on the Asian Handicap. A full payout happens if they beat Armenia by at least two, while a one-goal victory means a half stake refund.

Over and Under 2.5 Goals are both available at -114, meaning that it’s a 50-50 outcome according to the market. Both Teams to Score betting is always popular and the No option on the BTTS market is available at -164.

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Full-Time Result

1

-250

X

+360

2

+700

Half-Time Result

1

-106

X

+143

2

+575

Double Chance

1X

-1250

12

-526

X2

+180

Draw No Bet

1

-833

2

+440

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1.25

-106

2 Hcp +1.25

-116

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-114

Over 2.5

-114

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+117

No

-164

Evan Ferguson (Ireland)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Troy Parrott (Ireland)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Mikey Johnston (Ireland)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Finn Azaz (Ireland)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Kasey McAteer (Ireland)

First

-

Anytime

--100

William Smallbone (Ireland)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Festy Ebosele (Ireland)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Jayson Molumby (Ireland)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Jake O'Brien (Ireland)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Liam Scales (Ireland)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Nathan Collins (Ireland)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Ryan Manning (Ireland)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Josh Cullen (Ireland)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Dara O'Shea (Ireland)

First

-

Anytime

--100

John Egan (Ireland)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Evan Ferguson (Ireland)

Over 0.5

-263

Under 0.5

+148

Troy Parrott (Ireland)

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

+102

Mikey Johnston (Ireland)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-159

Finn Azaz (Ireland)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-164

Kasey McAteer (Ireland)

Over 0.5

+128

Under 0.5

-204

William Smallbone (Ireland)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-263

Jayson Molumby (Ireland)

Over 0.5

+215

Under 0.5

-385

Festy Ebosele (Ireland)

Over 0.5

+265

Under 0.5

-526

Ryan Manning (Ireland)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-588

Jake O'Brien (Ireland)

Over 0.5

+350

Under 0.5

-769

Liam Scales (Ireland)

Over 0.5

+350

Under 0.5

-833

Nathan Collins (Ireland)

Over 0.5

+380

Under 0.5

-909

Josh Cullen (Ireland)

Over 0.5

+390

Under 0.5

-1000

Dara O'Shea (Ireland)

Over 0.5

+400

Under 0.5

-1111

John Egan (Ireland)

Over 0.5

+480

Under 0.5

-1429

Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.

Ireland Stats

Armenia Stats

Full-Time Result

• 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
• 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 2 wins, 7 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
• 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 0.70 goals scored and 2.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.20 goals scored and 2.20 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.40 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 3.00 corners awarded and 4.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 6.20 corners awarded and 3.10 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 7.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 9.30 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 5.50 corners awarded and 3.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 4.20 corners awarded and 5.70 corners against in the last 10 away matches
• An average of 8.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 9.90 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
• Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

• An average of 45.30% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 50.80% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 1 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 5 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 48.00% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 44.70% possession in the last 10 away matches
• Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 4 of the last 10 away matches

Ireland vs Armenia Lineups & Team News

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