Greece v Ireland Predictions and Betting Tips: 6/4 Greeks can keep up streak
Our football betting specialist shares his forecasts and wagering advice for the upcoming Nations League B clash between Greece and Ireland on Sunday at 19:45.
Ireland will feel optimistic after their 2-1 victory against Finland on Thursday, but that achievement seems minor compared to Greece's 2-1 win over England at Wembley.
Betting Tips For Greece Vs. Ireland Match
All odds are provided by bet365 and were accurate at the time this was published, but they may change.
Fiery Greeks Can’t Be Easily Stopped
Greece has firmly established control over Nations League B Group 2 after their 2-1 victory against England on Thursday, marking their third consecutive win.
Greece's win at Wembley wasn't a matter of luck; it was a well-deserved success, thanks to two goals from Vangelis Pavlidis. He likely received the chance to start in the game only because Fotis Ioannidis was sidelined due to injury.
They answered every weak attempt from England with one of their own and truly earned the three points, continuing their streak of good performances.
In the last year, only the Netherlands and Germany have managed to defeat Greece, each winning by just a single goal. This nation is eager to rectify their disappointment after missing out on qualifying for Euro 2024.
With their new coach Ivan Jovanovic, Greece recently secured a 2-0 victory over the Republic of Ireland in Dublin last month. This marks their third consecutive win against the Irish in just 16 months, as they also claimed two victories in the Euro 2024 qualifying matches.
Greece appears to be well-prepared, showcasing strong attacking capabilities and a reliable defense. With the support of an enthusiastic crowd at Olympiakos' stadium, they have a good chance of keeping a clean sheet.
Tip 1 for Greece vs. Ireland: Bet on Greece to win and for neither team to score at odds of 6/4 with bet365.
"Skippers: Leading Through Example"
Greece's captain, Anastasios Bakasetas, showcased an outstanding performance at Wembley, effectively connecting the midfield with the forward players.
The Panathinaikos playmaker attempted three shots, with two being blocked and the other stopped. He posed a persistent threat to a top-notch defense.
Bakasetas has consistently found the back of the net throughout his career, netting 15 goals for his national team, which is the highest tally among all the players in the squad.
His knack for locating openings in and near the penalty area poses a real threat to Ireland, and he offers good value at 11/4 to find the net at any point during the match.
Tip 2 for Greece vs. Ireland: Consider placing a bet on Anastasios Bakasetas to score at any time, with odds of 11/4 available at bet365.
Mavropanos Could Score A Winning Goal
Caoimhin Kelleher is preparing for a hectic evening in the Irish goal, facing a flurry of shots coming from all directions.
One of those aspects is set plays, where Konstantinos Mavropanos offers great value at 4/1 to make at least one shot on goal.
The West Ham center-back is taking about one shot per game in the Premier League this season and also contributes with goals. When the service is right, the former Arsenal and Stuttgart defender poses a significant danger.
Greece vs Ireland Tip 3: Bet on Konstantinos Mavropanos to have more than 0.5 shots on target at odds of 4/1.
