Liam Duckstein
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Ireland host Israel in the UEFA Nations League on Sunday 4 October 2026, and both camps arrive with predicted lineups that look unusually settled for this stage of a international window. Recent selection patterns from each coach give a strong guide to what the two expected XIs will look like, even before any official team sheet appears. The data below leans on how often each player has actually started lately rather than reputation alone.
Ireland Predicted Lineup
Heimir Hallgrímsson’s side is projected in a 3-4-2-1, which lines up with his preferred formation and suggests no tactical surprise is likely. Ireland look a settled side – 11 of the projected XI started their last match, a sign that the manager has found a group he trusts across the last three fixtures used here. Caoimhin Kelleher stands out having started all three matches in the sample, and Troy Parrott has matched that run up front, giving this predicted line-up a clear spine. Beyond those two, the midfield picked almost itself from players who have started at least twice in the last three outings.
Ireland predicted XI: Caoimhin Kelleher; Dara O’Shea, John Egan, Liam Scales; James Abankwah, Ryan Manning, Adam Idah, Conor Coventry, Jack Moylan, Finn Azaz; Troy Parrott
| Line | # | Player | Starts in last 3 | Last 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | 1 | Caoimhin Kelleher | 3/3 | 3/3 |
| D | 2 | Dara O’Shea | 3/3 | 3/3 |
| D | 5 | John Egan | 2/3 | 2/3 |
| D | 15 | Liam Scales | 2/3 | 2/3 |
| M | 20 | James Abankwah | 3/3 | 3/3 |
| M | 3 | Ryan Manning | 2/3 | 2/3 |
| M | 10 | Adam Idah | 2/3 | 2/3 |
| M | 14 | Conor Coventry | 2/3 | 2/3 |
| M | 8 | Jack Moylan | 2/3 | 2/3 |
| M | 14 | Finn Azaz | 2/3 | 2/3 |
| F | 7 | Troy Parrott | 3/3 | 3/3 |
Predicted Israel Line-up
Ran Ben Shimon’s expected XI is built in a 4-2-3-1, again matching the coach’s own preferred shape. The side is largely settled, with 9 of the projected XI starting their last match, slightly fewer locked-in starters than Ireland but still a clear pattern to follow. Nikita Stoyanov has started every one of the three matches used for this projection, and Manor Solomon has done the same further forward, making both near-certainties barring a late change. The rest of the attacking midfield rotates a little more, with starts split between two and three appearances across the sample.
Israel predicted XI: Assaf Tzur; Nikita Stoyanov, Raz Shlomo, Idan Nachmias, guy mizrahi; Manor Solomon, Eilel Peretz, Anan Khalaili, Dor Peretz, Liel Abada; Oscar Gloukh
| Line | # | Player | Starts in last 3 | Last 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | 23 | Assaf Tzur | 1/3 | 1/3 |
| D | 13 | Nikita Stoyanov | 3/3 | 3/3 |
| D | 4 | Raz Shlomo | 2/3 | 2/3 |
| D | 5 | Idan Nachmias | 2/3 | 2/3 |
| D | 14 | guy mizrahi | 2/3 | 2/3 |
| M | 10 | Manor Solomon | 3/3 | 3/3 |
| M | 15 | Eilel Peretz | 3/3 | 3/3 |
| M | 17 | Anan Khalaili | 3/3 | 3/3 |
| M | 8 | Dor Peretz | 2/3 | 2/3 |
| M | 20 | Liel Abada | 1/3 | 1/3 |
| F | 11 | Oscar Gloukh | 2/3 | 2/3 |
Team News: Who Is Out
For Ireland, no absentees are recorded in the data, meaning the same group that has carried the side through its last three games should remain intact with no enforced changes. If Hallgrímsson does go to the bench, Jake O’Brien arrives with two starts in the sample and looks best placed among the substitutes to step straight into the side.
Israel’s team news is heavier: Idan Toklomati Jorno, Mohammad Abu Fani and Daniel Peretz are out injured, thinning the forward line, central midfield and goalkeeping options respectively. Of the available substitutes, Roy Revivo has the most recent starts of anyone on the bench and looks the likeliest option to come into the side if required.
| Player | Pos | Status | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idan Toklomati Jorno | F | injured | Jumpers knee |
| Mohammad Abu Fani | M | injured | Groin Injury |
| Daniel Peretz | G | injured | Torn muscle |
How These Line-ups Were Picked
Each projection uses that side’s last three available line-ups, with more recent matches weighted more heavily than older ones when deciding who is most likely to start. Any player confirmed injured or suspended has been removed from the pool before the XI was built, which is why Israel’s absentees sit outside this predicted line-up entirely. This remains a projection rather than a confirmed team sheet, and it can change once the official team news for Ireland vs Israel is announced closer to kickoff.
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FAQ
What formation are Ireland and Israel expected to play?
Ireland’s predicted lineup uses a 3-4-2-1, while Israel’s expected XI is projected in a 4-2-3-1, both matching each coach’s own preferred shape.
Who is predicted to start in goal for Ireland and Israel?
Caoimhin Kelleher is projected in goal for Ireland having started all three matches used in this sample, while Assaf Tzur is the projected choice for Israel.
Who is unavailable for Ireland vs Israel?
Ireland have no recorded absentees for this match, whereas Israel are without Idan Toklomati Jorno, Mohammad Abu Fani and Daniel Peretz, all out injured.
When does Ireland vs Israel kick off?
The UEFA Nations League meeting between Ireland and Israel kicks off on Sunday 4 October 2026.