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Republic of Ireland Women vs Nigeria Women Predictions & Tips - Super Falcons on a Roll in Women’s World Cup

Alex Waite

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Last updated: 30 Jul 2023

Alex Waite 30 Jul 2023

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Republic of Ireland Women vs Nigeria Women predictions for Monday’s Women’s World Cup match
The fixture is being played at Suncorp Stadium (11:00 BST)
Can the Super Falcons make it back-to-back WWC wins?

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Nigeria have won 4 of their last 5 matches (Getty Images)

Republic of Ireland Women vs Nigeria Women Predictions

The Republic of Ireland are out of form and have been outplayed often at the World Cup. Nigeria have beaten some top sides, scored plenty and can move into the last 16 with a win.

Republic of Ireland Women vs Nigeria Women Predictions
Head-to-Head
Republic of Ireland Women Form
Republic of Ireland Women Injuries & Team News
Nigeria Women Form
Nigeria Women Injuries & Team News

Republic of Ireland have lost their last 3 matches
Republic of Ireland have seen over 2.5 goals in 3 of their last 4 matches
Nigeria have won 4 of their last 5 matches
Nigeria have seen over 2.5 goals in 3 of their last 4 matches

Head-to-Head

This will be the first-ever meeting between the Republic of Ireland and Nigeria.

Republic of Ireland Women Form

Republic of Ireland lost 2-1 against Canada and were knocked out of the Women’s World Cup. Katie McCabe struck first on four minutes before Ireland allowed 62% possession and conceded either side of half time.

The loss followed an opening match defeat against Australia (1-0). Vera Pauw’s side have lost five of their last six matches in all competitions.

Republic of Ireland Women Injuries & Team News

Goalkeepers: Courtney Brosnan, Grace Moloney, Megan Walsh

Defenders: Áine O'Gorman, Niamh Fahey, Louise Quinn, Diane Caldwell, Claire O'Riordan, Chloe Mustaki, Isibeal Atkinson

Midfielders: Denise O'Sullivan, Katie McCabe, Ruesha Littlejohn, Megan Connolly, Ciara Grant, Lucy Quinn, Lily Agg, Sinead Farrelly

Forwards: Amber Barratt, Kyra Carusa, Abbie Larkin, Marissa Sheva, Heather Payne

Forward Heather Payne is doubtful due to injury.

Nigeria Women Form

Nigeria came back from a goal down to beat Australia 3-2 in Group B last time out. The Super Falcons conceded in the first half before Uchenna Kanu, Osinachi Ohale and Asisat Oshoala hit back.

It followed an opening match 0-0 draw against Canada. Nigeria can qualify for the World Cup last 16 with a draw against Ireland.

Nigeria are unbeaten in five after warm-up wins against New Zealand (3-0), Haiti (2-1) and Costa Rica (1-0).

Nigeria Women Injuries & Team News

Goalkeepers: Chiamaka Nnadozie, Yewande Balogun, Tochukwu Oluehi

Defenders: Osinachi Ohale, Ashleigh Plumptre, Glory Ogbonna, Oluwatosin Demehin, Rofiat Imuran, Michelle Alozie, Onome Ebi

Midfielders: Halimatu Ayinde, Christy Ucheibe, Toni Payne, Deborah Abiodun, Rasheedat Ajibade, Jennifer Echegini

Forwards: Asisat Oshoala, Uchenna Kanu, Ifeoma Onumonu, Desire Oparanozie, Esther Okoronkwo, Gift Monday, Francisca Ordega

Midfielder Deborah Abiodun is available after her one match suspension.

Verdict

Republic of Ireland Women v Nigeria Women

Nigeria have shown their strength in the World Cup and were clinical against Australia last time out. Ireland rarely threaten the top sides and a high-scoring Nigeria victory is the best bet.

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