The big picture

Austria are 2–0–2 in UEFA Nations League 2026, averaging 2.3 goals for and 1.3 against.

Republic of Ireland are 1–1–2 in UEFA Nations League 2026, averaging 1.5 goals for and 1 against.

Form

Austria have won two of their last five and most recently drew with Kosovo 1–1.

Republic of Ireland have won one of their last five and most recently drew with Israel 1–1.

Head to head

These sides have met 1 time on our records since 2026: Austria 0, Republic of Ireland 0, 1 drawn.

Last time out (2026), it was a draw 2–2 at Aviva Stadium.

Players to watch

For Austria, watch Marcel Sabitzer (1 goals a game, 2 assists in 2026) and Michael Gregoritsch (0.3 goals a game, 1 assist in 2026).

For Republic of Ireland, watch Jack Moylan (1.5 goals a game, 1 assist in 2026) and Nathan Collins (0.3 goals a game in 2026).

Milestone watch

Michael Gregoritsch is set to play game 350.

At Raiffeisen Arena (Linz)

Austria have won 3 of their last 4 at Raiffeisen Arena (Linz).

What the numbers say

On form and history, Austria have the edge.