Republic of Ireland v North Macedonia: Three stats and three bets for Tuesday's friendly

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Tuesday 19:45

After their disappointment in Czechia last Thursday, the Republic of Ireland return to action on home soil on Tuesday evening, hosting North Macedonia in an international friendly that offers both sides a chance to show some stability after recent mixed form.

While friendlies can often be unpredictable, we've taken some clear statistical trends from Opta and pointed you towards where the value could lie on the Betfair Sportsbook ahead of the match. 

Bet #1- Back Ireland to stay strong at home

The Stats:

Republic of Ireland have won four of their previous six meetings with North Macedonia in all competitions (D1 L1), with this their first since a 2-0 win in the UEFA European Championship qualifier in June 2011. 

North Macedonia are winless across their last six international friendly matches (D2 L4), since beating Armenia 3-1 in October 2023. 

Bet #2- North Macedonia are leaking goals

The Stat:

North Macedonia have conceded 11 goals across their last two internationals (4-0 vs Denmark, 7-1 vs Wales). Those matches have seen them concede as many goals in total as across their prior 17 matches combined.

Bet #3- Parrott in flying form 

The Stat:

Only 12 players in the Republic of Ireland's history have netted more than Troy Parrott's 11 and he's now scored six goals across his last three caps. 

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