3 reasons why Ireland will beat Wales in Dublin this evening

Excellent form in group campaign

O’Neill’s side have made an excellent start to their qualification campaign as they look to make a World Cup finals for the first time since 2002.

The Irish have won three of their four group games, their last three in a row, with an opening match 2-2 draw in Serbia followed by wins over Georgia, Moldova, and Austria, the latter of which particularly impressive.

And when you consider that three of their first four games have been away, it really has been a wonderful start for O’Neill and his men.

They top Group D, and the confidence they’ll take from their win in Austria as well as their overall start to qualifying will stand them in good stead against Wales tonight.