France are huge favourites in this game considering the quality of players in their squad and their unbeaten record in the group stage. However, Ireland are no pushovers as they fought hard to get themselves to this stage of the tournament and they are not going to give up easily.
France
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- Kick Off at 13:00 (GMT) on 26th June, 2016
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How are they doing this season?
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*Stats from this season of EURO 1/8 FinalsMatch facts
France
- France are unbeaten in their last five games against the Republic of Ireland (W2 D3). The Republic’s last win dates back to October 1981 in a World Cup qualifier (3-2).
- The last time France finished top of their group in a EURO tournament was in 2004. They were then knocked out in the quarter-finals by Greece.
- The last encounter between France and the Republic of Ireland was in November 2009 in a two legged World Cup play-off. Raymond Domenech’s men won 1-0 in Dublin whilst the return match ended 1-1 after extra-time.
- Nine of France’s last 10 goals at the EURO have been scored after half-time. At EURO 2016, three of their four goals have come from the 89th minute onwards.
- France have hit the woodwork more times (5) than they’ve scored goals (4) at EURO 2016.
- Dimitri Payet has scored (2) or assisted (1) three of France’s four goals at this year’s EURO.
- Hugo Lloris has captained France on 54 occasions, a joint-record alongside current head-coach Didier Deschamps (54).
Ireland
- Ireland were among four best 3rd placed teams that qualified for the knock-out stages, they drew their first game of the tournament against Sweden, later they were humiliated by Belgium before snatching a lone goal victory against Italy in their final game to reach the final 16.
- The Republic of Ireland are in the knockout stages of the European Championships for the first time in their history. Their victory against Italy on Wednesday night was only their second in the tournament after the one against England in 1988.
- The last five encounters between France and the Republic of Ireland have produced only four goals (3 for France, 1 for R.O.I.).
- Wes Hoolahan is involved in both of the Republic’s goals at EURO 2016: goalscorer against Sweden and assist provider against Italy.
- Stoke City striker Jonathan Walters is the only player missing for Ireland through the injury he picked up in the opening group game against Sweden. Martin O’Neill is expected to start with the same line-up that performed admirably in the 1-0 win against Italy on Wednesday.
Predictions
Final Score – 2 : 1
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