Nations League Predictions: Ireland v Austria – Huge Odds on a 2–2 Thriller

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| BY Sam McLoughlin

William Hill News tipster @Footy_Tipster previews Thursday’s UEFA Nations League clash between the Republic of Ireland and Austria.

Our Prediction: Draw (2/1), Republic of Ireland 2-2 Austria (12/1)

Austria head to the Aviva Stadium on Thursday carrying Group B3 momentum after two straight 3–1 wins, while Ireland look to build on their 3–0 response against Israel and extend an eight‑match unbeaten home run.

Now, let’s take a closer look at some UEFA Nations League odds and betting angles for Thursday’s fixture:

Republic of Ireland v Austria – Thursday, 7.45pm

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Ireland’s World Cup heartbreak still lingers after that penalty shootout defeat to Czech Republic, but Heimir Hallgrímsson’s side have shown signs of life, bouncing back from their loss to Kosovo with a convincing 3–0 win over Israel.
Even so, their Nations League record remains a nagging concern: Ireland have finished third in their League B group in all four campaigns, endured their most defeats in a single UNL season last time out (W2, L4), and needed a two‑legged play‑off against Bulgaria just to stay in the second tier.
The Boys in Green do at least return to Dublin with confidence, unbeaten in eight home outings (W5, D3). Anyone expecting that run to continue can back Ireland at 23/10 with William Hill.

Austria, meanwhile, have shaken off their three‑game winless World Cup run in style, opening their Nations League campaign with back‑to‑back 3–1 wins over Israel and Kosovo to move three points clear at the top of Group 3.
Victory here would put Ralf Rangnick’s side firmly on course for a return to League A, and having won three of their last four away games, they arrive with momentum.
Their record against Ireland only strengthens the case. Aside from a single defeat in November 2016, Austria have gone six wins and three draws from their last ten meetings with the Boys in Green. The visitors are 11/10 with William Hill to extend their lead at the top.