3 reasons why Ireland will beat Wales in Dublin this evening

Unbeaten in last 15 games in Dublin

You have to go back to May 2014 for the last time Ireland lost in Dublin, with Turkey producing a fine display to beat O’Neill’s men 2-1 in a friendly at the Aviva Stadium.

Since then though, they have been sensational in their capital, winning nine and drawing six of their matches, including brilliant victories over world champions Germany back in October 2015, as well as a 1-0 success over highly-rated Switzerland this time last year.

Their home form was a key cog in their qualification for the European Championships in 2016, picking up four victories and two draws – in fact, their last competitive defeat in Dublin was back in September 2013, when they lost 2-1 at home to Sweden in a 2014 World Cup qualifier.

Thus, it all points to Ireland extending their fine home record against Wales this evening.