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Israel host Ireland in the UEFA Nations League on 27 September 2026, with both sides looking to respond after difficult openings to the group phase. As of 25 September 2026, Israel sit fourth of four teams in Group C on zero points after one match, while Ireland are third in the same group, also without a point from their opener – the two positions sit in the same group and are directly comparable at this early stage.
Head-to-Head Record
Israel and Ireland have met just twice on record, and both meetings ended in draws – 1-1 in Israel in March 2005 and 2-2 in Ireland in June 2005 – which makes this a genuinely limited head-to-head sample rather than an established rivalry. Across those two recorded meetings each side has scored three goals, for an average of three goals per match (avg_total_goals 3.0).
| Date | Match | Score | Competition | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-06-04 | Ireland vs Israel | 2-2 | Qualifier | |
| 2005-03-26 | Israel vs Ireland | 1-1 | Qualifier |
Israel: Recent Form
Israel’s last six matches have produced a W2-D2-L2 record (form: L W D W D L), with eight goals scored and nine conceded for a points-per-game of 1.33. Three of those six matches were friendlies, so this run is not purely competitive football. Most recently, Israel lost 1-3 away to Austria in the Nations League, following a 1-0 friendly win over Albania. They have kept two clean sheets and failed to score twice across this run.
| Date | Venue | Opponent | Competition | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-24 | A | Austria | UEFA Nations League | 1-3 | L |
| 2026-06-03 | A | Albania | International Friendly | 1-0 | W |
| 2026-03-26 | A | Georgia | International Friendly | 2-2 | D |
| 2025-11-16 | H | Moldova | FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) | 4-1 | W |
| 2025-11-13 | A | Lithuania | International Friendly | 0-0 | D |
| 2025-10-14 | A | Italy | FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) | 0-3 | L |
Ireland: Recent Form
Ireland have returned a W2-D3-L1 record across their last six matches (form: L D W W D D), scoring nine goals and conceding just four for a stronger points-per-game of 1.50. Four of those six fixtures were friendlies, which tempers how much weight to put on the run. Their most recent match was a 0-1 Nations League defeat away to Kosovo, preceded by a 1-1 friendly draw with Canada. Ireland have kept three clean sheets and failed to score twice.
| Date | Venue | Opponent | Competition | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-24 | A | Kosovo | UEFA Nations League | 0-1 | L |
| 2026-06-05 | A | Canada | International Friendly | 1-1 | D |
| 2026-05-28 | H | Qatar | International Friendly | 1-0 | W |
| 2026-05-16 | H | Grenada | International Friendly | 5-0 | W |
| 2026-03-31 | H | North Macedonia | International Friendly | 0-0 | D |
| 2026-03-26 | A | Czechia | FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) | 2-2 | D |
Form and Record at a Glance
- Israel and Ireland have met twice on record, with both meetings ending in draws and no wins for either side.
- Combined goals across those two recorded meetings stand at six, an average of three goals per match.
- Israel’s last six matches: W2-D2-L2, 8 goals for, 9 against, 1.33 points per game.
- Ireland’s last six matches: W2-D3-L1, 9 goals for, 4 against, 1.50 points per game.
- Israel sit fourth of four in UEFA Nations League Group C; Ireland are third of four in the same group.
- Both sides opened their Nations League campaign with defeats and currently sit on zero points.
How Israel and Ireland Compare
Ireland’s recent form is the sharper of the two, built on a tighter defence – four goals conceded in six matches compared to Israel’s nine – and a higher points-per-game, 1.50 against 1.33. Israel have also scored slightly less, with eight goals for against Ireland’s nine over the same span. In the Group C table both sides currently have zero points after one match, with Ireland third and Israel fourth of four teams – positions in the same group that are directly comparable at this early stage of the competition.
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FAQ
How many times have Israel and Ireland met?
Israel and Ireland have met twice on record, and both meetings ended in draws – 1-1 in March 2005 and 2-2 in June 2005.
What are Israel’s and Ireland’s current standings ahead of this match?
Ahead of this fixture, Israel are fourth of four teams in UEFA Nations League Group C, while Ireland are third in the same group – both sides have zero points after one match played.
What is each side’s recent form heading into this match?
Israel arrive on a W2-D2-L2 run from their last six matches (1.33 points per game), including a 1-3 defeat to Austria in the Nations League, while Ireland’s W2-D3-L1 record (1.50 ppg) features a 0-1 loss to Kosovo. Several matches in each run were friendlies rather than competitive fixtures.
When is the Israel vs Ireland UEFA Nations League match?
Israel host Ireland in the UEFA Nations League on 27 September 2026, with the figures in this preview compiled as of 25 September 2026.