Ireland vs England preview: Free betting tips, odds, predictions and how to watch Saturday’s Nations League clash

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James Anderson, Betting & Gaming Writer

Published: 14:37, 5 Sep 2024
Updated: 14:37, 5 Sep 2024

ENGLAND and the Republic of Ireland kick-start new eras in Saturday's 2024-25 Nations League opener at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium.

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Ireland vs England preview

It's been 55 days since England suffered heartache in the 2024 European Championship final.

And quite a bit has changed since then.

The Three Lions head into a brand new Nations League campaign without Gareth Southgate in charge for the first time since Sam Allardyce oversaw a 1-0 win over Slovakia in September 2016.

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Ireland vs England betting tips and predictions

Eze-y money

Crystal Palace's Eberechi Eze has enjoyed an excellent start to the campaign. The 26-year-old has struck two goals in four appearances - and should of had a third were his stunning free-kick not chalked off.

Mr Assist

With Chelsea's Cole Palmer out, Bukayo Saka looks the most likely to provide an assist this weekend.

The Arsenal winger, 23, has already registered three assists for his colleagues in the opening three matches of the season - and boasts the second-highest xA (expected assists) in the entire division (2.33).

In total he's created eight chances with 42 passes in the opposition's final third and 33 touches in the opposition penalty area, which is more than any other Premier League player.

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