2026-2027 Nations League: Ireland vs. Israel, Probable Lineups

Ireland and Israel face off at 8:45 p.m. in a match for Matchday 4 of Group 3 in League B of the 2026-2027 Nations League. The Greens won the first leg against the Tel Aviv squad and drew at home against Austria in their last match; Ben Shimon’s team, on the other hand, has only one point, earned in the last round in a scoreless draw with Kosovo. Tensions are high between the two countries, which currently have frosty relations; the match will be played on neutral ground in Bačka Topola, Serbia.

Ireland is expected to start with Parrott as the center forward, supported by Idah and Moylan. In midfield, Coventry and Molumby will start, with O’Brien and Manning on the wings.

Israel will feature Baribo as center forward, with Solomon and Gloukh providing support. The fullbacks will be Dasa and Abada, while in midfield, Azoulay will partner with Peretz.

Ireland vs. Israel: Probable Lineups
Ireland (3-4-2-1): Kelleher; Egan, O’Shea, Kitching; O’Brien, Coventry, Molumby, Manning; Idah, Moylan; Parrott. Head Coach: Hallgrímsson.
Israel (3-4-2-1): Peretz; Nachmias, Shlomo, Stoinov; Dasa, Azoulay, E. Peretz, Abada; Solomon, Gloukh; Baribo. Head Coach: Ben Shimon.

The tense atmosphere was palpable even on the eve of the match, when Head Coach Hallgrímsson walked out of the press conference after being asked some uncomfortable questions by Israeli journalists. “We have to get through this training camp and come out of it together, as one team: that would be a huge victory,” emphasized the Irish coach.