Despite something of a horror show in qualification so far, Ireland still have a first World Cup finals appearance since 2002 in their own hands, but they need to win this home match against Armenia to keep it that way. Surely, revenge is on the mind of the Irish after the 2-1 humiliation suffered in Yerevan last month.

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📈 Ireland v Armenia Form & Tactics

Ireland are currently ranked #61 in the FIFA rankings. This ranking is approaching the lowest in Ireland’s history, which was #70 in 2014.

Ireland's results in this qualification group have been poor. They failed to beat major rivals for 2nd spot in the group, Hungary, at home, then travelled to Armenia and were deservedly beaten. The fight was there against Portugal and they were so close to a point before Ruben Neves ruined Irish hopes in injury time. Before this, Ireland survived a relegation play-off in the Nations League to stay in Group B of that competition.

Despite struggling as an attacking force so far in qualifying, Ireland do average the 7th-highest number of successful crosses in qualification, seven per match.

Armenia are still in the qualification hunt due to their great result against Ireland. Their dominance in that match should enable them to feel confident heading to Dublin for this return match. Another win would keep Armenia well in with a shout of finishing top two, though their last two matches of the campaign are against Portugal and Hungary.

Armenia have really struggled for possession of the ball in their campaign so far. Their average of 38% of possession is 43rd out of 54 Nations in the qualifying process, and amazingly, they have only recorded one single accurate cross in their three qualifiers so far.

📔 Ireland v Armenia Formation & Team News

Heimir Hallgrimsson seems to be favouring a three at the back system for Ireland at the moment. There is expectation of a 3-4-2-1 shape being used for this clash, but many are calling for a 3-4-1-2 style with the opportunity to pair Evan Ferguson and Troy Parrott, both impressing as first choice strikers in Europe, together, especially as Ireland need a win here.

Josh Cullen is suspended for this clash, and with Festy Ebosele also a doubt after coming off in the second half against Portugal, there will be at least one or two changes for Ireland here. Jack Taylor and Mikey Johnston look like the front-runners for replacing them, but if Hallgrimsson does go with a front two, that could change.

Armenia seem likely to go with the 3-4-3 shape that got the better of Ireland in Yerevan last month. This allows the stars of the team, Grant-Leon Ranos, Lucas Zelarayan, and Tigran Barseghyan, a bit more freedom to cause chaos whilst the remainder of the team sit in a compact shape.

There are no new injuries or suspension concerns for Armenia from the weekend.

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