After losing against France, how are Ireland’s chances against Greece?
UEFA’s Euro 2020 tournament was likely the strangest European Football Championship, with this getting attributed to multiple elements, starting with that 11 cities in different countries hosted it.
Still, many are believers that the Irish have a fighting chance in qualifying group B. They remain optimistic ahead of the June 16th clash at the Agia Sophia Stadium in Athens against Greece. And that gets analysed in-depth below.
What happened in the opening game against France?
At the start of the second half, Pavard managed to break the deadlock, making it 1-0 for France, with an under-the-bar shot that came from some 18 meters out, after an intercepted pass meant for Jason Knight from Josh Cullen.
Are Greece a quality side?
Their worst ranking came in 1998 when they found themselves at the 66th position in the Coca-Cola-sponsored standings.
Greece vs Republic of Ireland match preview
Greece's five past results are:
Republic of Ireland's five last results are:
What do sportsbooks & pundits say?
What is Ireland's main road to victory?
An in-shape Matt Doherty can make all the difference for Ireland, as everyone who follows this squad knows. Yet, a massive question mark hovers over his head.