After their disappointing draw in Georgia, Mick McCarthy will know an almighty blow will be dealt by a beat against Switzerland to his sides Euro 2020 qualification hopes.
Of course, Switzerland, that are just four points behind Ireland using a game in hand, is going to understand the pressure is on them this Tuesday — particularly once they lost their crucial clash on Saturday with Denmark.
Although Ireland are unbeaten, having conceded just twice in their games, I am backing them to shed and under 3.5 goals to be scored.
On the road, Ireland look lethargic and devoid of creativity. Georgia resisted the contest out time, and you really do have to wonder just how sustainable this approach is contrary to sides such as Switzerland, though they procured a very great 1-1 draw in Copenhagen.
You believe Switzerland have more to give after their Denmark conquer, that are finding goals easier to come by than Ireland (10 in five matches, compared to Irelands six at six), that explains why the Swiss have a small advantage, especially on home land.
As with the majority of Mick sides, below 2.5 goals is in drama: all half of Irelands games have observed under 2.5 goals, although only a few of Switzerlands experiences have observed over a couple of goals.
There is definitely value in financing Switzerland + under 2.5, however my advised tip brings a 2-1 home win into play, so thats worth the small dip in price.
Irelands lack of imagination may be a factor on Tuesday: when the net can be found by Switzerland whatsoever, it may just be sufficient.