Austria lead Group B3, are unbeaten in 16 home games and have scored 2.25 goals a game in this campaign, while Ireland have a depleted defence without the suspended James Abankwah. The Austria vs Ireland Nations League match is at the Raiffeisen Arena in Linz on Saturday 14 November, with kick-off listed at 19:45 GMT (20:45 WAT).
Prediction table
| Market | Our pick | Odds | Confidence |
| Match result | Austria win | 1.59 (1xBet) | 61% |
| Draw | Draw | 4.25 (1xBet) | 24% |
| Ireland win | Ireland | 6.02 (1xBet) | 16% |
| Both teams to score | Yes | 1.85 (Mostbet) | 54% |
| Best value bet / Matchplug Pick | Austria to win | 1.59 (1xBet) | 61% |
Odds as listed by betting sites on 12 to 14 November 2026.
Team news and form
Austria must finish top of the group to be promoted automatically, having missed out via the play-offs in the last cycle. They lead with eight points from four games (two wins, two draws) and a 9-5 goal difference, and a win would guarantee promotion. They have won five home games in a row and are unbeaten in 16 (13 wins, three draws) since November 2023. Three of their four Nations League games this season have had exactly four goals, and they have yet to keep a clean sheet. Michael Gregoritsch scored in the reverse fixture, and five of his last seven goals for Austria have come at home. Carney Chukwuemeka and Marco Grull withdrew through injury.
Ireland are third with five points (one win, two draws, one defeat) and a 6-4 goal difference, level with second-placed Kosovo but behind them on head-to-head, and they meet Kosovo on Tuesday. They have lost one of their last five away internationals in 90 minutes (two wins, two draws). Troy Parrott has scored ten goals in his last ten international appearances, including both goals against Austria last month. James Abankwah is suspended.
Check the latest team news before kick-off.
Head-to-head – Recent meetings
- Ireland 2-2 Austria (October 2026, Nations League)
Three of the last five meetings ended level, with one win each. Ireland’s only win in Austria came in 2016, and in their away games in Austria they have one draw and six defeats.
Why we’re backing it
Austria have been the better side in the group, with home form that is hard to match, and they must win to guarantee promotion. They have scored nine goals in four games, six of them in the second half, and Ireland have conceded four in the group, which should give Austria chances. Ireland have lost only one of their last five away games in 90 minutes, but Austria are a stronger home side than any they have met.
The risk is a draw. A point would probably suit both sides, three of the last five meetings were level, and the reverse fixture finished 2-2 after Austria came back from 2-0 down. A draw at 4.25 is our long shot, and because Austria have not kept a clean sheet, both teams to score is also a strong angle at 1.85.
Betting tips summary
- Safe pick: Austria to win @ 1.59 <- our recommended bet
- Value pick: Both teams to score @ 1.85
- Long shot: Draw @ 4.25
Frequently asked questions
Who will win Austria vs Ireland? Austria are our pick at 1.59 with 1xBet. They are unbeaten in 16 home games, although Ireland drew 2-2 in the reverse fixture.
What is the correct score prediction for Austria vs Ireland? Austria 2-1 is our most likely single scoreline, with 2-2 the main alternative.
What time does Austria vs Ireland kick off? Saturday 14 November 2026 at 19:45 GMT (20:45 WAT), at the Raiffeisen Arena in Linz.
Can Austria win promotion in this game? Yes. A win would guarantee Austria’s promotion to League A.