Republic of Ireland Football Betting Tips
Republic of Ireland to seal trophy with win
Giovanni Trapattoni's side have been in sparkling form so far in the first ever Carling Nations Cup, thumping Wales 3-0 and Northern Ireland 5-0, so should be backed at above evens to overcome Scotland. Read more
Tottenham striker 6/4 to use shop window
The Carling Nations Cup gets back underway this evening with a big derby clash between Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland in which Robbie Keane is hoping to put a dreadful season behind him. Read more
Wolves will survive despite Doyle's injury
It was a great weekend for supporters of England and Republic of Ireland, but Wolves fans won't have been too pleased by developments after Kevin Doyle suffered an injury that is likely to end his season... Read more
Wigan's McCarthy won't win on first start
Giovanni Trapattoni has allowed his veterans to return to their clubs and will give his kids a chance to impress against Uruguay on Tuesday. Our suspicion is that the World Cup semi-finalists will prove too strong. Read more
West Ham star to inspire vital Irish victory
Republic of Ireland captain Robbie Keane has disappointed for his country so far in Euro 2012 qualifying despite scoring twice, but is capable of vindicating his hero status against Macedonia on Saturday. Read more
Slow start for Speed as Wales lose heavily
There were few positives to take from Gary Speed's first outing as an international boss as Wales fell to a disappointing 3-0 defeat against a Republic of Ireland team that were hardly on top form in Dublin. Read more
Have a risk-free bet on Republic of Ireland
New Betfair customers can bet up to £30 within a week of opening their account and have all losing wagers refunded - why not take advantage by backing Republic of Ireland to get the better of Wales? Read more
Republic of Ireland tipped for Nations Cup
The hosts are odds-on to win the inaugural Carling Nations Cup, which starts this month in Dublin and concludes in May, with Scotland second favourites and Northern Ireland and Wales the outsiders. Read more
No Gray Areas - Scotland set for cup win
The Carling Nations Cup gets underway on Tuesday with Republic of Ireland, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland battling to be crowned the pick of the Home Nations. Here's what Andy Gray makes of it all... Read more
Long shines as Ireland lose at home again
Andorra remain the only team that Republic of Ireland have beaten at the Aviva Stadium but at least the style of football was vastly improved in their defeat to Norway, while Shane Long scored once again. Read more
Andy's Wednesday tips - England to excite
Our top tipster Andy Gray has offered his advice for betting on Wednesday's international friendlies and he expects England to be involved in a high-scoring draw as their young guns look to impress. Read more
Big night for injured Ireland captain Keane
With Robbie Keane absent, former Reading colleagues Kevin Doyle and Shane Long have a chance to impress for the Republic of Ireland against Norway. Will they make it tough for the captain to regain his place? Read more
Friday's Irish Premier Division multiple
After a barren couple of days on the football front, we've got a couple of games in the Airtricity League over in Ireland to get us warmed up for this weekend's action. Read more
Wasteful Keane costs Republic of Ireland
Robbie Keane missed two huge chances - one from the penalty spot and another from open play late on - to leave Republic of Ireland with plenty to do to end their decade-long absence from international tournaments. Read more
Republic of Ireland to respond in Slovakia
The 3-2 home loss to Russia on Friday night threw Group B wide open and raised doubts over Republic of Ireland's chances of qualifying. We expect them to answer their critics with a draw in Slovakia. Read more
Northern Ireland to beat ex-Republic boss
After a heroic home draw with Italy on Friday night, Northern Ireland are strong favourites to maintain their unbeaten start away to a Faroe Islands side managed by former Republic of Ireland boss Brian Kerr. Read more
Doyle out of vital Republic of Ireland game
Republic of Ireland may have to turn to Shane Long, who scored as a substitute on Friday night, as they bid to avoid successive defeats in Slovakia tomorrow, after Kevin Doyle was ruled out with a knee injury. Read more
Russia hit jackpot on crazy day in Group B
There was a danger that defeat in Dublin would leave Russia trailing both Republic of Ireland and Slovakia by six points. Instead, victory sees them joint-top with a chance to pull clear on Tuesday. Read more
Andy's Friday tips - Trap's Ireland to nick it
Our main man Andy Gray expects the weekend to get off to a flier for both the Italian national team and their former coach Giovanni Trapattoni, who he predicts can lead Republic of Ireland to victory against Russia. Read more
Republic of Ireland to end nine-year wait
We think it's arguable that Republic of Ireland haven't managed a competitive home win to truly get fans excited since beating Holland in 2001, yet reckon that run will be ended against Russia tonight. Read more