Ireland v USA betting tips, predictions, lineups and free bets (International Friendly - November 18, 2014)

Monday, 17 November 2014 20:09
Written by David Bet

One of the most interesting International Friendly this week will be played at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin as Ireland host USA. Find below a complete IRELAND v USA betting preview with free tips, match predictions, odds, line-ups, free bets and no deposit bonuses!

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IRELAND v USA BETTING PREVIEW

Ireland have made a strong start to their Euro 2016 qualifying campaign but they were defeatead 1-0 by Scotland on Friday night. Prior to this match, the Irish recorded an easy win over Gibraltar and a promising draw against World Cup champs Germany last month. They are now in fourth place in the standings, three points behind leaders Poland.

O'Neill is likely to make some changes to his side and one of those changes should see Robbie Keane return to the starting XI. Derby County defender Cyrus Christie and Ipswich Town striker David McGoldrick could both make their debuts

USA are unbeaten in 3 of their 4 international friendlies since their elimination in the summer World Cup. They recorded an impressive win against Czech Republic, followed by 2 draws with World Cup teams Ecuador and Honduras. The Americans come from their 2-1 friendly defeat to Colombia at Craven Cottage last Friday.

Jurgen Klinsmann will be without Jermaine Jones, DeAndre Yedlin, Lee Nguyen and DaMarcus Beasley after they returned to the States to prepare for the play-offs. Clint Dempsey and Michael Bradley are absent too so striker Rubio Rubin, or Hawaii-born speedster Bobby Wood could play a part during the 2nd half.

Ireland have won 4 of their last 6 matches in Dublin but USA are unbeaten in 10 of their 14 matches in 2014. Two of the USA’s last three games have finished in a 1-1 draw and Ireland had that 1-1 draw against Germany recently too.

IRELAND v USA PROBABLE LINEUPS

IRELAND (4-4-2): Forde; Ward, O'Shea, Keogh, Coleman; McClean, Gibson, Hendrick, McGeady; Walters, Keane

USA (4-1-3-2): Guzan; Garza, Jones, Brooks, Yedlin; Beckerman; Green, Diskerud, Bedoya; Altidore, Wood