Armenia vs Ireland: prediction & betting odds 9 September 2025

The Matchday 6 qualifier for the 2026 FIFA World Cup between Armenia and Ireland will take place on September 9 at the Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium in Yerevan. Armenia vs. Ireland: prediction and betting odds, statistics.

Armenia

Eghishe Melikyan's side could not put up a fight against Portugal in their first qualifying game. Playing at home, the Caucasians were thrashed by the favorites with a score of 0-5. Notably, this was Armenia's third heavy defeat at the official level, as well as their fourth consecutive loss in the World Cup qualifying cycle.

  • Armenia's winless streak in the current tournament has grown to 8 matches (3 draws and 5 losses).
  • At home, the Caucasians have suffered 3 consecutive heavy defeats in World Cup qualification.
  • Armenians have scored in 8 of their last 10 home matches in the World Cup qualifying cycle.

Predicted lineup for Armenia (4-3-3)

Ognen Cancarevic – Stepan Mkrtchyan, Kamo Hovhannisyan, Georgi Arutyunyan, Edgar Grigoryan – Nair Tiknizyan, Ugochukwu Iwu, Artur Serobyan – Edgar Sevikyan, Tigran Barseghyan, Gor Manvelyan.

Ireland

Despite only drawing in their first game (2-2), the Irish were pleased with the point earned in their home match against Hungary. The team lost the first half 0-2, but managed to avoid defeat in the second half, scoring the equalizer in the 3rd minute of added time. Ireland's unbeaten run in World Cup qualification now stands at 6 matches – 2 wins and 4 draws.

  • In the last 11 World Cup qualifying matches, Ireland has only 2 wins (5 draws and 4 losses).
  • Exactly two or three goals have been scored in 6 of Ireland's last 7 games in this tournament.
  • The Irish have scored in 9 of their last 10 away matches in World Cup qualification.

Predicted lineup for Ireland (4-3-3)

Caoimhin Kelleher – Nathan Collins, Jake O'Brien, Matt Doherty, Dara O'Shea – Finn Azaz, Jason Knight, Josh Cullen – Ryan Manning, Evan Ferguson, Sammy Szmodics.

Forward Sammy Szmodics has left the squad due to injury.

Referee

Goga Kikacheishvili (Georgia)

Matches – 11 (International matches, 2024/25–2025/26);

Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 50;

Average yellow cards per match – 4.6;

Red cards shown – 2;

Average fouls per match – 20;

Penalties – 18%.

Armenia vs. Ireland: Match Prediction

Heimir Hallgrímsson's side showed determination in the last round, managing to draw with Hungary. This should boost their strength and confidence, increasing their chances of a positive result at the end of the group stage. Competing for the 1st place may be unlikely, but the second spot is quite possible. However, they must defeat Armenia in both encounters.

Armenia is weak even on their home turf. In the last 11 official home matches, the Caucasians have only beaten Latvia (twice), suffering 8 defeats. On the other hand, Ireland has only lost to Portugal and Serbia in their last 10 away World Cup qualifying matches, and both were by the narrowest of margins, with 5 wins and 3 draws. Therefore, I suggest betting on an Irish victory.

My prediction – “Ireland to Win”

Betting tips 9 September 2025

The Republic of Ireland travel to Yerevan after a difficult start to the qualifiers and a 2:2 home draw with Hungary. For the Irish, this fixture is an opportunity to steady themselves. Armenia, meanwhile, arrive on the back of a 5:0 defeat to Portugal, are in a poor run and need points to avoid slipping out of contention early.

The hosts are in a deep slump: five straight competitive defeats (friendlies do not offer respite either, with no wins in the last two), including a 5:0 loss to Portugal. Defensive issues are stark — 16 conceded across the last five matches. The attack lacks edge as well: only three goals in that span. Home advantage may help, but confidence is low. The coach keeps tweaking the system, so far without success.

The Irish side in the match against Hungary (2:2) showed character, coming from two goals down. Forward Evan Ferguson is in good nick, and the midfield with Josh Cullen looks assured. After a heavy defeat to England in the UEFA Nations League, the Irish are unbeaten in five in all competitions.

At this stage the Republic of Ireland are stronger and in better form. Armenia are unstable, especially at the back, and may not withstand the visitors’ pressure. The Irish should take all three points.

Betting prediction
Republic of Ireland to win
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Odds
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Armenia vs Ireland Odds

World Cup: previous matches in the tournament

Armenia
06.09.25
Armenia
Portugal
L
Ireland
06.09.25
Ireland
Hungary
D

H2H: Armenia — Ireland

Nations League 2022-2023
27.09.22
Ireland
Armenia
04.06.22
Armenia
Ireland
Euro 2012 Qualifiers
11.10.11
Ireland
Armenia
2
:
1
03.09.10
Armenia
Ireland
0
:
1

Group stage

WC Qualification Europe: Group F
Team
Played
Matches played
W
D
L
Goals
Goals
Points
Points
1
Portugal
  -:- -:- -:- 1 1 0 0
5:0
3
2
Armenia
0:5   -:- 2:1 2 1 0 1
2:6
3
3
Hungary
1:1 -:-   -:- 1 0 1 0
2:2
1
4
Ireland
-:- -:- 2:2   2 0 1 1
3:4
1

Team lineups

Armenia

Eghishe Melikyan
coach
Player Matches Goals
Line-up
Ognjen Čančarević
gk. 20 0
Erik Piloyan
df. 3 0
Georgi Harutyunyan
df. 25 0
Sergey Muradyan
df. 10 0
Eduard Spertsyan
mf. 35 0
Kamo Hovhannisyan
mf. 89 0
Lucas Manuel Zelarayán
mf. 0 0
Nayair Tiknizyan
mf. 23 0
Tigran Barseghyan
mf. 61 0
Ugochukwu Christus Iwu
mf. 18 0
Grant-Leon Ranos
fw. 18 0
Substitutes
Arsen Beglaryan
gk. 18 0
Henri Avagyan
gk. 3 0
Edgar Grigoryan
df. 8 0
Erik Simonyan
df. 0 0
Artak Dashyan
mf. 28 0
Edgar Sevikyan
mf. 18 0
Gor Manvelyan
mf. 8 0
Hovhannes Harutyunyan
mf. 17 0
Karen Nalbandyan
mf. 0 0
Vahan Bichakhchyan
mf. 43 0
Artur Serobyan
fw. 22 0
Zhirayr Shaghoyan
fw. 18 0
Ireland

Heimir Hallgrímsson
coach
Player Matches Goals
Line-up
Caoimhin Kelleher
gk. 24 0
Dara Joseph O'Shea
df. 36 0
Jake Patrick O'Brien
df. 8 0
Nathan Michael Collins
df. 31 0
Ryan Manning
df. 18 0
Finn Isaac Azaz
mf. 8 0
Jack Henry Philip Taylor
mf. 6 0
Jason Paul Knight
mf. 40 0
Josh Cullen
mf. 43 0
Chiedozie Somkelechukwu Ogbene
fw. 0 0
Evan Joe Ferguson
fw. 23 0
Substitutes
Gavin Bazunu
gk. 23 0
Mark Travers
gk. 5 0
Jimmy Dunne
df. 2 0
Joshua Honohan
df. 0 0
Liam Scales
df. 11 0
Matt Doherty
df. 53 0
Mohammed Bosun Lawal
df. 0 0
Kasey Ian McAteer
mf. 7 0
Killian Phillips
mf. 3 0
Adam Uche Idah
fw. 0 0
Johnny Kenny
fw. 0 0
Michael Johnston
fw. 0 0

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