Canada vs Ireland Prediction: The Canucks will rectify their mistakes against Ireland

Following their stalemate against the Super Falcons of Nigeria, Canada must obtain the maximum points when they lock horns with Ireland at the HBF Park to stand a chance of qualifying for the knockout stage.

CANADA

FIFA Ranking: 7th

The Canucks kicked off their World Cup campaign with a disappointing toothless tie against a formidable Nigeria team. Despite having more of the ball and shots on target as against the Super Falcons, Canada failed to find the back of the net before the break. With three minutes into the second half, Sinclair went down inside the penalty area under a challenge from Ordega, and after the VAR, a penalty was awarded to the Canucks. However, Sinclair failed to beat the incredible Nnadozie, squandering the chance to take the lead from twelve yards. Canada, who have successfully played in this competition for the eighth consecutive season, were unable to win their opening game.

The Canucks will need to find a way to unlock the Irish defense and, at the other end of the field, withstand Ireland's set pieces.

Ireland

FIFA Ranking: 22nd

The Girls in Green began their World Cup journey with a defeat against Australia a few days ago. The Irish team played very well, as the host nation needed a penalty to get past Courtney Brosnan. Even though Australia obtained all the points, Ireland never stopped pressing. Ireland performed well in their first outing in this competition, and we expect them to at least get a win in this group following their remarkable display against Australia. The Girls in Green have another challenging game ahead, as they must be ready to withstand the attacking threats of the Canucks.

Expert Betting Tips

Their only meeting ended in a (2-1) victory for Canada in the Cyprus Women's Cup Championship. The Irish team were not bad at all against Australia but lacked the cutting edge, and they’ll have to be at their very best to get a point here. While the statistics favoured Canada, Nigeria managed to weather the storm and hit back on counterattacks. There was chaos in both penalty boxes as the game wore on. Canada were the better side in their opening match and were unlucky not to have secured the maximum points against the Super Falcons.

The Canucks are an experienced side in this tournament with eight consecutive appearances, and judging by their gameplay against Nigeria, we expect them to secure the maximum points here for 1.66.

We expect a cagey affair between both sides after their respective opening games; bet on a total of under 2.5 goals for 1.68.

With a world record of one hundred and ninety international goals to her credit, and despite her display against Nigeria, Sinclair will strive to rewrite her wrongs here and get a goal here for 2.30.

Good luck!