Ireland v Switzerland




Ireland face Switzerland in a crunch World Cup qualifier on Tuesday night, with both teams desperate for a win to keep their hopes of reaching the tournament alive.

Ireland are currently third in Group C, three points behind Switzerland and five points behind leaders Italy. A win on Tuesday would move Ireland to within two points of Switzerland and give them a real chance of qualifying for the World Cup for the first time since 2002.

Switzerland, meanwhile, are also in need of a win to keep their hopes of reaching the World Cup alive. The Swiss are currently second in the group, but they are only one point ahead of Italy and two points ahead of Ireland. A defeat on Tuesday could see Switzerland drop out of the top two and miss out on a place at the World Cup.

The match is set to be a tight and tense affair, with both teams knowing that a win could be crucial in their hopes of reaching the World Cup. Ireland will be looking to exploit Switzerland's weaknesses in the defense, while Switzerland will be hoping to create chances on the counterattack.


Key Players to Watch


  • Ireland: Robbie Brady, James McClean, Jeff Hendrick
  • Switzerland: Xherdan Shaqiri, Granit Xhaka, Haris Seferovic


Prediction


It's hard to predict a winner in this match, but I think Ireland will edge it. They have a good record against Switzerland, and they will be desperate to win in front of their home crowd. I predict a 2-1 win for Ireland.


Call to Action


Make sure to tune in to watch the match on Tuesday night. It's going to be a great game, and it could have a big impact on both teams' hopes of reaching the World Cup.