- Kick-off: Friday, June 6, 2025, at 7:45 PM BST
- Venue: Aviva Stadium, Dublin
- Broadcast: Live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player from 7:00 PM
Match Overview
This fixture marks the first-ever meeting between the Republic of Ireland and Senegal, with the latter becoming the first African nation to play at the Aviva Stadium .
Both teams view this friendly as crucial preparation for their respective 2026 World Cup qualifying campaigns.
Senegal enters the match in formidable form, boasting an unbeaten streak of 14 matches. Despite the absence of star forward Sadio Mané, Senegal's squad features Premier League talents such as Ismaïla Sarr and Nicolas Jackson.
The Republic of Ireland, managed by Heimir Hallgrímsson, has shown promising signs, winning three of their last four matches, including a recent twlo-legged aggregate victory over Bulgaria in the Nations League relegation play-off.
However, they may be without striker Troy Parrott due to illness, though he returned to training on Thursday.
🧮 Betting Odds
💡 Betting Tips
1. Senegal to Win (23/20)
Senegal's impressive unbeaten run and depth in quality players make them favourites, even without Mané. Their recent performances suggest they can secure a victory in Dublin.
2. Both Teams to Score – No
Ireland has struggled offensively in recent matches, and with potential absences in attack, they may find it challenging to breach Senegal's solid defence.
3. Under 2.5 Goals
Given the friendly nature of the match and both teams focusing on preparations, a low-scoring affair is plausible.
🔮 Match Prediction
Senegal's current form and squad depth give them the edge in this encounter. While Ireland will be buoyed by home support, they may find it difficult to overcome the African giants.
Predicted Score: Republic of Ireland 0-2 Senegal
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📺 How to Watch
- TV: RTÉ2 (coverage starts at 7:00 PM)
- Streaming: RTÉ Player
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