Rep. Of Ireland vs Austria
Austria claw back to deny Ireland victory
Parrott's brace looked set to secure three points before Austria struck twice after the break.
The Republic of Ireland seemed on course for a win thanks to T. Parrott's early opener and a penalty just before half-time. However, Austria fought back in the second half with goals from A. Prass and M. Gregoritsch to salvage a 2-2 draw. This result defied Fipster's medium-confidence prediction of a narrow home win, turning what looked like a settled match into a shared spoils affair.
Outcome probability
The upcoming League B fixture between Rep. Of Ireland and Austria promises a competitive encounter. Both teams have shown attacking prowess in recent matches, setting the stage for a closely fought contest.
Match factors
Austria's midfield creativity vs Ireland's defense
Austria's midfielders Schmid, Wimmer, and Wanner have strong assist and passing stats, likely to challenge Ireland's defense.
Austria's superior scoring form
Austria averages 3 goals per game with multiple players scoring, while Ireland has no top scorers listed, indicating Austria's attacking edge.
Romano Schmid's consistent impact
Schmid has scored and assisted in recent matches, showing strong form and involvement in Austria's attack.
Ireland's defensive stalwarts to contain Austria
Defenders like D. O'Shea and J. O'Brien have solid defensive stats and will be key to limiting Austria's attackers.
No confirmed injuries for either team
Both teams have full squads available, so no injury-related absences will affect key players.
The context
In this League B campaign, Rep. Of Ireland have recorded one win and one loss, scoring three goals and conceding one. Austria, meanwhile, have been in fine form with two wins, netting six goals and conceding two. This match could be pivotal in shaping the standings.
Key insights
Romano Schmid
Austria
Schmid has been directly involved in goals with 1 goal and 1 assist in 2 games, making him Austria's creative spark.
UEFA Nations League 26/271 goal and 1 assist in 2 games
Patrick Wimmer
Austria
Wimmer's strong passing and assist record make him a key playmaker in Austria's midfield.
UEFA Nations League 26/271 assist in 2 games
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D. O'Shea
Rep. Of Ireland
O'Shea's consistent defensive performances are vital for Ireland's solidity at the back.
UEFA Nations League 26/27Above average tackles and passes
Analysis
Austria's midfield creativity, led by Romano Schmid and Patrick Wimmer, poses a significant challenge to Ireland's defence. Schmid, with a goal and an assist in two games, is a key figure in Austria's attack. However, Ireland's defensive stalwarts like D. O'Shea will be crucial in containing Austria's forwards. The scoring probabilities suggest a slight edge for a home win, with a 2-1 scoreline being the most likely outcome.
Key facts
- 1.Rep. Of Ireland have 1 win and 1 loss in League B, scoring 3 and conceding 1.
- 2.Austria have won both their League B matches, scoring 6 and conceding 2.
- 3.The most probable total cards count for the match is 4.
- 4.Romano Schmid has scored and assisted in Austria's two games, showing strong form.
- 5.Austria's midfield trio have a high assist rate, challenging Ireland's defence.
- 6.Ireland's defenders like D. O'Shea are key to limiting Austria's attacking threat.
- 7.No confirmed injuries for either team, so full squads are expected.
Prediction
We predict Rep. Of Ireland to clinch a 2-1 victory. The home side's resilience and tactical discipline should see them overcome Austria's attacking threat. Expect a competitive match with four cards likely, reflecting the intensity on the pitch.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Rep. Of Ireland
No standout top scorers flagged for Rep. Of Ireland
Away — Austria
The verdict
This League B fixture is set to be a tight affair with both teams eager to assert themselves. Rep. Of Ireland's narrow win prediction highlights their ability to grind out results at home, while Austria will look to bounce back strongly in future matches.
Prediction generated 27 Sep 2026, 20:36 UTC · Fipster Model v1.162
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
FIFA world ranking
Parrott
Assist: Idah
Affengruber
Parrott
Penalty
Seiwald
Chukwuemeka
Abankwah
Yellow Card
Scales
Idah
Schmid
Prass
Assist: Wimmer
Goal confirmed
Parrott
Abankwah
Gregoritsch
Manning
Yellow Card
Wöber
Yellow Card
Moylan
Match Statistics
Rep. Of Ireland
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 1C. KelleherG
- 2J. AbankwahM
- 3L. ScalesD
- 4D. O'SheaD
- 7T. ParrottF
- 10A. IdahM
- 11F. AzazM
- 14C. CoventryM
- 15J. EganD
- 17J. MoylanM
- 18R. ManningM
Substitutes
- 5J. O'BrienD
- 6J. MolumbyM
- 8J. KnightM
- 9T. CannonF
- 12L. KitchingD
- 13R. VataF
- 16G. BazunuG
- 19O. EldingF
- 20C. OgbeneF
- 21J. DunneD
- 22K. PhillipsM
- 23M. O’LearyG
Austria
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 2D. AffengruberD
- 4X. SchlagerM
- 5S. PoschD
- 6N. SeiwaldM
- 9S. KalajdzicF
- 12F. WiegeleG
- 15P. LienhartD
- 16P. MweneD
- 17C. ChukwuemekaM
- 18R. SchmidM
- 21P. WimmerM
Substitutes
- 1A. SchlagerG
- 3F. BacherD
- 7C. LangM
- 8J. AdamuF
- 11M. GregoritschF
- 13M. BignettiG
- 14M. WöberD
- 19M. GrüllF
- 20K. LaimerM
- 22A. PrassD
- 23M. FriedlD
Rep. Of Ireland
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T. Parrott | F | 75 | 8.2 | 2 | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4/5 |
| C. Kelleher | G | 90 | 7.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Egan | D | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| D. O'Shea | D | 90 | 6.8 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| T. Cannon | F | 4 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| L. Scales | D | 63 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| C. Ogbene | F | 15 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| J. Abankwah | M | 75 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/2 |
| R. Manning | M | 90 | 6.4 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 0/1 |
| J. O'Brien | D | 15 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| C. Coventry | M | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| J. Molumby | M | 27 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| L. Kitching | D | 27 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| F. Azaz | M | 90 | 6.1 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| A. Idah | M | 63 | 6.1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| J. Moylan | M | 86 | 5.9 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/3 |
| K. Phillips | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| R. Vata | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| O. Elding | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. O’Leary | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Dunne | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Knight | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| G. Bazunu | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Austria
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Gregoritsch | F | 44 | 8.1 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — |
| C. Chukwuemeka | M | 46 | 7.1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/3 |
| A. Prass | D | 23 | 7.0 | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | — | 1/1 |
| S. Kalajdzic | F | 90 | 6.8 | — | — | 1 | — | 5 | 2/4 |
| N. Seiwald | M | 46 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| P. Wimmer | M | 90 | 6.7 | — | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0/2 |
| P. Lienhart | D | 90 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| D. Affengruber | D | 46 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| R. Schmid | M | 67 | 6.4 | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | — |
| S. Posch | D | 90 | 6.4 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0/1 |
| K. Laimer | M | 44 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
| F. Wiegele | G | 90 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| P. Mwene | D | 90 | 6.1 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| X. Schlager | M | 90 | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| M. Wöber | D | 44 | 5.8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| C. Lang | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Bignetti | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Adamu | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Friedl | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Schlager | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| F. Bacher | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Grüll | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Prediction Q&A
- Who did Fipster predict to win Rep. Of Ireland vs Austria?
- Fipster's AI model predicted Rep. Of Ireland to win against Austria.
- What score did Fipster predict for Rep. Of Ireland vs Austria?
- Fipster predicted a final score of Rep. Of Ireland 2–1 Austria.
- What were the win probabilities for Rep. Of Ireland vs Austria?
- Fipster's model gave Rep. Of Ireland a 51% chance of winning, Austria a 24% chance, and a 25% chance of a draw.
- How confident was Fipster in this prediction?
- Fipster's model assigned this prediction 51% confidence — a medium-confidence call.