Denmark vs Republic of Ireland
Ireland heads to the Telia Parken in Copenhagen for the first leg of the World Cup play-off with Denmark and the Boys in Green know exactly what they need to do.
The betting odds are stacked against the Irish, with a home win at 1.73 and 4.60 for an Irish triumph. However, after winning their last two qualifying football games, confidence is high.
Now, Martin O’Neill’s team must stop Spurs’ Christian Eriksen, the stand-out player for Denmark with eight goals in qualifying, four from outside the box and more than any other midfielder in Europe. Pundits and mobile betting fans know he is the man to watch.
Eriksen has lit up the Premier League with the skill and intelligence to unlock any defence and he is the key to the Danes’ hopes. So, Ireland should be well organised.
After a fast start to the campaign, the Republic stuttered before finishing explosively with wins against Moldova and Wales to grab a play-off spot. There’s no question that O’Neill’s boys have energy and passion in spades and they will press high. Midfielder Jeff Hendrick is fit to play and his Burnley team-mate Robbie Brady is available after FIFA decided to take no action over an alleged clash of heads in the high octane qualifying match with Wales.
Combative winger James McClean is the embodiment of the Irish spirit and he fired his team to the play-offs with four goals, including that crucial winner against Wales.
And while the Danes are on a long unbeaten run, they have drawn two of the last three at home and at odds of 3.55 that would be a terrific result for Ireland.
Stop Eriksen and they have a real chance.
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