Austria vs Ireland Prediction (UEFA Nations League) Odds and Bets 14.11.2026

Austria have collected eight points from four Nations League matches, winning twice and drawing twice. Rangnick’s side opened with consecutive 3-1 home victories over Israel and Kosovo before drawing 2-2 with Ireland and 1-1 away to Kosovo. They’ve scored nine goals and conceded five, with both teams finding the net in every fixture. Christoph Baumgartner returns to the squad, providing another attacking option alongside Michael Gregoritsch, who scored Austria’s equaliser in Dublin.

However, David Alaba is unavailable through injury. Carney Chukwuemeka and Marco Grüll have also withdrawn, with Yusuf Demir and Raul Florucz called up as replacements. Austria’s home record makes them favourites, but their inability to keep clean sheets supports the goals markets.

Ireland have one win, two draws and one defeat from four group matches. Heimir Hallgrímsson’s side lost 1-0 to Kosovo before beating Israel 3-0 away. They then drew 2-2 with Austria and 1-1 against Israel. The Austria encounter demonstrated Ireland’s attacking potential. Troy Parrott scored twice in the first half, but Alexander Prass and Gregoritsch brought the visitors level after the break.

Captain Nathan Collins returns from injury, strengthening Ireland’s defence. Harvey Vale is also back, while goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu misses out through injury. Mark Travers replaces Bazunu in the squad. Ireland have scored five goals across their last three matches. Parrott’s movement and finishing could trouble an Austria defence that has conceded in every group fixture.

1. Austria’s Consistent Scoring: Rangnick’s side have scored nine goals in four matches, including six across their two home victories.
2. Goals in Seven of Eight Matches: Seven of the teams’ eight combined Nations League appearances have produced at least two goals, supporting Over 1.5 Goals.
3. Austria’s Defensive Record: The hosts have conceded in all four group matches. Ireland’s counter-attacking quality could create further opportunities.
4. The Previous Meeting: October’s 2-2 draw featured a Parrott double and two Austrian second-half goals, showing how quickly the contest can change.
5. Austria’s Home Advantage: Both home fixtures ended in 3-1 victories. That record supports considering an Austria win combined with Over 2.5 Goals.

Over 1.5 Goals at 1.27 is my conservative selection. Austria have scored in every group match, while Ireland have found the net five times in their last three fixtures. Two total goals would be enough to win the bet.

For a bigger return, Austria to Win & Over 2.5 Goals at 2.70 combines the hosts’ perfect home record with their attacking consistency. Both Austrian home fixtures finished 3-1, and Saturday’s selection would succeed with another home victory featuring at least three goals.