Ireland vs North Macedonia Preview & Prediction | 2026 International Friendly
by Alex Lawes ·
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The Republic of Ireland will want to show some spirit at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin as they now take on a North Macedonia side who endured a tough defeat the other day.
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Ireland vs North Macedonia prediction
After producing a miracle to reach the UEFA playoffs for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Heimur Hallgrimsson’s side then went 2-0 up against Czechia in Prague in their semi-final before succumbing to a dramatic penalty shootout loss to the Czechs.
North Macedonia, on the other hand, didn’t produce much drama as they suffered a 4-0 hammering at the hands of Denmark in their semi-final, having finished 2025 with a 7-0 demolition against Wales at the Cardiff City Stadium.
Something appears to have very suddenly broken for North Macedonia, while preparations for co-hosting UEFA EURO 2028 can begin now for the Irish with a home win to be sided with for this one.
Ireland vs North Macedonia tip: Ireland to win & under 3.5 goals
