Republic of Ireland have won both previous home games against Armenia, 2-1 in 2011 and 3-2 three years ago, albeit they've lost both of their last two visits to Yerevan.
Republic of Ireland vs Armenia preview
This World Cup qualification campaign has been an unmitigated disaster for Republic of Ireland, so can they claim their first victory at the fourth attempt? On Saturday night, Heimir Hallgrímsson's side looked set to battle to a famous goalless draw in Lisbon. Caoimhín Kelleher spectacularly saved a Cristiano Ronaldo penalty with his foot at Estádio José Alvalade, thereby keeping the match scoreless, only for Rúben Neves to heartbreakingly pinch all three points for Portugal in injury time.
This defeat, as spirited as it was, leaves the Boys in Green rooted to the foot of Group F, with only one point to their name. On the opening night, Ireland fought back from 2-0 down to earn a draw with Hungary in Dublin; Adam Idah's towering header salvaging a draw. However, all momentum this yielded quickly evaporated when, three days later, they were beaten 2-1 by Armenia in Yerevan, a scoreline that flattered the Irish. Many are calling this the national team's worst result of all-time so, with their World Cup hopes all but mathematically over, can they at least get some revenge?
As for Armenia, having already beaten Ireland at Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium just 35 days ago, can they repeat the feat in the Emerald Isle? Well, aside from that result, this campaign has not gone very well for Yegishe Melikyan's side, smashed 5-0 by Portugal last month, before a 2-0 reverse when they faced Hungary at the Puskás Aréna on Saturday evening.
The Havakakan were relegated to Nations League C earlier this year, steamrollered 9-1 on aggregate by Georgia, results that helped bring to an end John van 't Schip's four-game reign. Overall, Armenia have won only six of 32 competitive internationals since March 2021, two of which have come against Ireland. So, can Armenia repeat the feat, or will Ireland climb off the bottom of the table?
Republic of Ireland vs Armenia head-to-head record
- Matches Played: 5.
- Republic of Ireland Wins: 3. Draws: Zero. Armenia Wins: 2.
Republic of Ireland team news
Josh Cullen collected his second caution of the campaign in Lisbon, meaning he is suspended.
Under pressure Heimir Hallgrímsson is without Matt Doherty, Jason Knight, Sammie Szmodics and others, with Will Smallbone the most-likely man to come in for the suspended Cullen.
Veteran Séamus Coleman came into defence at the weekend, having sat out the previous 11 internationals, but Hallgrímsson could revert to a back four this time.
Republic of Ireland predicted lineup vs Armenia: (4-4-2): Kelleher; O'Brien, Collins, O'Shea, Manning; Smallbone, Molumby, Johnstone, Ogbene; Idah, Ferguson.
Republic of Ireland player to watch vs Armenia
Evan Ferguson scored his seventh international goal in Yerevan last month, five of which have come at the Aviva Stadium, so can he fire Ireland to a rare victory on Tuesday night?
Armenia team news
Veteran Varazdat Haroyan retired from international duty in June, while fellow expirenced defender Hovhannes Hambardzumyan has not been called up since Eghishe Melikyan was appointed.
Argentine-born attacking midfielder Lucas Zelarayán scored three times in two games against Wales during Euros qualifying, and he'll be Armenia's creator in chief.
Armenia predicted lineup vs Republic of Ireland: (5-3-2): Čančarević; Hovhannisyan, Arutyunyan, Muradyan, Piloyan, Tiknizyan; Iwu, Bichakhchyan, Zelarayán; Ranos, Barseghyan.
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Captain Tigran Barseghyan is the top-scorer in the squad with nine, albeit the most recent of these came against Latvia in June 2023, so can he end his barren streak in Dublin?
Republic of Ireland vs Armenia prediction
Given Republic of Ireland's miserable recent form, we are not backing the Boys in Green to claim three points, a result that would crank up the pressure on Hallgrímsson: Republic of Ireland 1-1 Armenia.
Republic of Ireland vs Armenia FAQs - World Cup qualifier
How to watch Republic of Ireland vs Armenia in World Cup qualification on TV channel?
Republic of Ireland vs Armenia in World Cup qualification will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: Amazon Prime Video PPV - £2.49.
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- Canada: DAZN Canada
- Ireland: RTÉ 2
How to watch Republic of Ireland vs Armenia in World Cup qualification on live streaming?
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- UK: Amazon Prime Video PPV - £2.49.
- USA: Foxsports.com & fuboTV
- Canada: DAZN Canada
- Ireland: RTÉ Player
What is the date and kick-off time for Republic of Ireland vs Armenia in World Cup qualification?
Republic of Ireland vs Armenia takes place on Tuesday 14 October 2025, with kick off at 19:45 (BST), 14:45 (EDT) & 11:45 (PDT).