A place at Euro 2020 is up for grabs when the Republic of Ireland welcome Denmark to the Aviva Stadium on Monday.
The Boys in Green go into this final Group D match three points adrift of their opponents, and a draw in the reverse encounter means victory here would ensure they progressed with a superior head-to-head record.
Republic of Ireland vs Denmark latest odds
However, having suffered an emphatic 5-1 play-off defeat against this opposition in the most recent World Cup qualification campaign, they are Check out the latest football odds at bet365
" target="_blank">12/5 (3.40) outsiders with bet365 to pull off a huge win in Dublin.
Indeed, Age Hareide’s men have only lost once in 33 fixtures, and are Check out the latest football odds at bet365
" target="_blank">13/10 (2.30) favourites to come out on top once again here.
Four of the last five meetings between this pair have resulted in draws, and you can get odds of Check out the latest football odds at bet365
" target="_blank">12/5 (3.40) on them cancelling each other out once again.
Republic of Ireland vs Denmark team news
Aaron Connolly and Seamus Coleman are ruled out due to injury and suspension respectively, while Derrick Williams is a doubt after straining his calf in Thursday's friendly win over New Zealand.
The visitors have a fully fit squad to choose from, with Brentford midfielder Christian Norgaard the squad’s only uncapped player.
Republic of Ireland vs Denmark preview
This situation must feel eerily familiar for the home fans, who will have painful memories of their side’s collapse in the 5-1 defeat at Lansdowne Road almost exactly two years ago.
While these nations have played out three successive draws since then, Mick McCarthy’s players go into this encounter knowing nothing less than a victory will do if they are to make it to Euro 2020.
That should play into the hands of a Danish side that is not only solid at the back – keeping a clean sheet in each of the five previous games – but also more than capable of hitting the hosts on the break.
Republic of Ireland vs Denmark predictions
Having scored 22 goals to Ireland’s paltry return of six so far this qualification campaign, those Check out the latest football odds at bet365
" target="_blank">13/10 (2.30) odds seem generous on the Red and White proving too strong once again with another victory in Dublin.
All odds correct at time of publish. Please gamble responsibly.
Denmark to win for a 1pt stake at 13/10 (2.30) with bet365