Canada vs Ireland Prediction & Betting Tips - International Friendlies

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Canada
05/06/2026 19:30
Ireland

Prediction :

 

More than 2.5 goals

 
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 by Thobelani Moyo | in Football Predictions

Automatic co-hosts of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Canada, are set to lock horns with Ireland at Saputo Stadium in a friendly clash. This is the second meeting between these two sides after the visitors won 3-0 at home in November 2003. Considering the impressive performances both sides have displayed thus far, another high-scoring prediction could be on the cards.

Canada didn't go through any qualifiers to reach the World Cup for the second consecutive time, instead earning automatic qualification as one of the three co-host nations.

Les Rouges have not been involved in any competitive match since losing 5-6 on penalties to Guatemala in the Concacaf Gold Cup quarter-finals in June 2025. 

After that setback, they've kept themselves busy with some warm-up matches as preparation for the upcoming World Cup. It has been a terrific display with the team suffering just one defeat in ten games (W5, D4). Their most recent match was against Uzbekistan, which they won 2-0 at home.

Ireland came close to qualifying for the World Cup for the first time since 2002. However, they fell short in the play-offs after losing 4-3 on penalties against the Czech Republic.

The Boys in Green now shift their focus to the upcoming UEFA Nations League in September. Preparations have been smooth sailing so far, going three international friendlies without defeat. Their recent match was a 1-0 home win against Qatar.

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Canada v Ireland Best Betting Odds

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1.55 3.85 5.8
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1.56 3.92 6.35
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1.56 3.92 6.35
Bet365
1.5 3.8 6.5
Roobet
1.54 3.85 6
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What is the prediction for the football match between Canada and Ireland?

Our prediction for the Canada vs Ireland match is: more than 2.5 goals.

Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 05/06/2026 between Canada and Ireland in International Friendlies :

  • The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 41.37% for a win of Canada against Ireland with odds of 1.6 at Shangrila.
  • The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Canada vs Ireland is 40.43% with odds of 3.92 at Melbet.
  • Our prediction model gives a 18.2% chance ⭐ for a win of Ireland vs Canada with odds of 6.5 at Bet365.

Canada vs Ireland Form

Canada and Ireland Last Matches

Canada
Canada Last matches
D W W D D W
Wins

3/6 (50%)

Draw

3/6 (50%)

Losses

0/6 (0%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

1.5 Total goals
17% BTTS
1.17 Goals scored
0.33 Goals conceded
17% Over 2.5
83% Under 2.5

1 Jun 2026 - International Friendlies

Canada
2 :  0
Uzbekistan

31 Mar 2026 - International Friendlies

Canada
0 :  0
Tunisia

28 Mar 2026 - International Friendlies

Canada
2 :  2
Iceland

17 Jan 2026 - International Friendlies

Canada
1 :  0
Guatemala

18 Nov 2025 - International Friendlies

Venezuela
0 :  2
Canada

13 Nov 2025 - International Friendlies

Canada
0 :  0
Ecuador
D D W D D W
Wins

2/6 (33%)

Draw

4/6 (67%)

Losses

0/6 (0%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

1.17 Total goals
17% BTTS
0.83 Goals scored
0.33 Goals conceded
17% Over 2.5
83% Under 2.5

1 Jun 2026 - International Friendlies

Canada
2 :  0
Uzbekistan

31 Mar 2026 - International Friendlies

Canada
0 :  0
Tunisia

28 Mar 2026 - International Friendlies

Canada
2 :  2
Iceland

17 Jan 2026 - International Friendlies

Canada
1 :  0
Guatemala

13 Nov 2025 - International Friendlies

Canada
0 :  0
Ecuador

14 Oct 2025 - International Friendlies

Canada
0 :  0
Colombia
W W D W W W
Wins

5/6 (83%)

Draw

1/6 (17%)

Losses

0/6 (0%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2 Total goals
33% BTTS
1.67 Goals scored
0.33 Goals conceded
33% Over 2.5
67% Under 2.5

18 Nov 2025 - International Friendlies

Venezuela
0 :  2
Canada

9 Sept 2025 - International Friendlies

Wales
0 :  1
Canada

5 Sept 2025 - International Friendlies

Romania
0 :  3
Canada

21 Jun 2025 - CONCACAF Gold Cup

Curacao
1 :  1
Canada

15 Nov 2024 - CONCACAF Nations League

Suriname
0 :  1
Canada

7 Sept 2024 - International Friendlies

USA
1 :  2
Canada
Ireland
Ireland Last matches
W W D D W W
Wins

4/6 (67%)

Draw

2/6 (33%)

Losses

0/6 (0%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2.83 Total goals
33% BTTS
2.17 Goals scored
0.67 Goals conceded
50% Over 2.5
50% Under 2.5

28 May 2026 - International Friendlies

Ireland
1 :  0
Qatar

16 May 2026 - International Friendlies

Ireland
5 :  0
Grenada

31 Mar 2026 - International Friendlies

Ireland
0 :  0
North Macedonia

26 Mar 2026 - World Cup

Czechia
2 :  2
Ireland

16 Nov 2025 - World Cup

Hungary
2 :  3
Ireland

13 Nov 2025 - World Cup

Ireland
2 :  0
Portugal
D W W D W W
Wins

4/6 (67%)

Draw

2/6 (33%)

Losses

0/6 (0%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2.17 Total goals
17% BTTS
1.83 Goals scored
0.33 Goals conceded
33% Over 2.5
67% Under 2.5

28 May 2026 - International Friendlies

Ireland
1 :  0
Qatar

16 May 2026 - International Friendlies

Ireland
5 :  0
Grenada

31 Mar 2026 - International Friendlies

Ireland
0 :  0
North Macedonia

13 Nov 2025 - World Cup

Ireland
2 :  0
Portugal

14 Oct 2025 - World Cup

Ireland
1 :  0
Armenia

6 Sept 2025 - World Cup

Ireland
2 :  2
Hungary
W D L L W D
Wins

2/6 (33%)

Draw

2/6 (33%)

Losses

2/6 (33%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2.67 Total goals
67% BTTS
1.33 Goals scored
1.33 Goals conceded
67% Over 2.5
33% Under 2.5

26 Mar 2026 - World Cup

Czechia
2 :  2
Ireland

16 Nov 2025 - World Cup

Hungary
2 :  3
Ireland

11 Oct 2025 - World Cup

Portugal
1 :  0
Ireland

9 Sept 2025 - World Cup

Armenia
2 :  1
Ireland

10 Jun 2025 - International Friendlies

Luxembourg
0 :  0
Ireland

20 Mar 2025 - UEFA Nations League

Bulgaria
1 :  2
Ireland

Canada vs Ireland last Lineups

Canada

Formation : 4 - 4 - 2

16
M. Crepeau
2
A. Johnston
15
M. Bombito
13
D. Cornelius
22
R. Laryea
17
T. Buchanan
7
S. Eustaquio
8
I. Kone
11
L. Millar
10
J. David
9
C. Larin
7
T. Parrott
8
J. Moylan
20
C. Ogbene
10
J. McGrath
6
J. Molumby
2
S. Coleman
3
L. Scales
4
D. O'Shea
5
J. O'Brien
22
N. Collins
1
C. Kelleher

Formation : 4 - 4 - 2

Ireland

Substitutes

Canada
Canada
Goalkeeper

O. Goodman

D. St. Clair

Defender

Z. Bassong

J. Waterman

N. Sigur

A. Jones

L. De Fougerolles

Midfielder

N. Saliba

R. Priso

J. Osorio

M. Choiniere

Forward

J. Nelson

T. Oluwaseyi

P. David

A. Ahmed

Ireland
Ireland
Goalkeeper

E. McGinty

C. Brann

Defender

C. Ndaba

J. Abankwah

A. Murphy

Midfielder

J. Hodge

Forward

A. Brennan

J. Umeh

M. Melia

K. Phillips

Canada - Ireland Key Points

  1. Canada have scored seven goals in their last five friendly games.
  2. Ireland are averaging 1.7 goals per game on the road.
  3. Ireland have scored six goals in their last two friendlies.
  4. Ireland have seen three of their last five matches across all competitions end with over 2.5 goals.
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Our Canada vs Ireland Prediction

Canada and Ireland are meeting for the second time, and the first since November 2003. That encounter was filled with more than two goals scored. Another high-scoring game could be on the cards.

The visitors could influence the flow of the game as they have not been defensively solid, especially on the road, where they are conceding 0.9 goals per game. Their last two away games have produced over 2.5 goals. It's worth noting that they've won just one of their five outings, indicating they could struggle for a positive outcome here. Our Canada vs Ireland prediction: more than 2.5 goals. 

Prediction :

 

More than 2.5 goals

 
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