After their disappointing draw in Georgia, Mick McCarthy will know a defeat against Switzerland will deal an blow .
Of course, Switzerland, who are four points behind Ireland using a match in hand, will understand the pressure this Tuesday when they lost their clash on Saturday with Denmark.
Even though Ireland are unbeaten, having surrendered only twice in their games, Im backing them to lose and under 3.5 aims to be performed.
Ireland seem lethargic and devoid of imagination. Georgia reread the competition with Ireland last time out, and you really do have to wonder this approach is against sides such as Switzerland though they procured a very good 1-1 draw in Copenhagen.
You feel Switzerland have to give after their Denmark defeat, that are finding goals easier to come by than Ireland (10 in five matches, compared to Irelands six in six), which explains why the Swiss have a slight edge, especially on home soil.
Just like most Mick sides, under 2.5 goals is in drama: all six of Irelands games have seen under 2.5 goals, although only a few of Switzerlands encounters have observed over a couple of goals.
There is definitely worth in backing Switzerland + under 2.5, but my recommended trick attracts a 2-1 home win to play, so thats worth the small dip in cost.
The lack of creativity of ireland could be a factor on Tuesday: if the internet can be found by Switzerland at all, it might be sufficient.
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