Austria v Republic of Ireland: What are the odds, what TV channel is it on, what is the team news and what are the latest odds for the World Cup Qualifying clash?

THE Republic of Ireland travel to Austria as Martin O’Neill‘s side bid to maintain their unbeaten start to Group D.

Their opponents have had a less successful start to their campaign.

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Martin O’Neill is looking to take the Republic of Ireland to consecutive major tournaments[/caption]

They are down in fourth after taking just four points from their first three matches.

Where can I watch it?

The game kicks off at the earlier time of 5pm on Saturday November 12 and is live on Sky Sports 1.

Team news

AUSTRIA – Coach Marcel Koller has named uncapped Fulham defender Michael Madl in his squad.

Madl joins fellow England-based players Kevin Wimmer, the Tottenham defender, and Stoke star Marko Arnautovic in the final 23.

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Stoke City’s Marko Arnautovic is Austria’s main attacking threat[/caption]

REPUBLIC OF IRELAND – Southampton striker Shane Long misses this crucial qualifier after picking up a hamstring injury in his club’s 2-1 Europa League victory over Inter Milan on Thursday.

Long scored the first of Ireland‘s three goals as they beat Moldova in their last qualifier.

Influential Bournemouth midfielder Harry Arter is also back in the squad.

Form guide

AUSTRIA – LDWLD

IRELAND – WWDWL

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Ireland will be without Southampton striker Shane Long[/caption]

 

Match stats

• Five different Ireland players have found the net in their opening three qualifying matches.
• Austria have recorded just three victories in a disappointing 2016.

Latest odds

AUSTRIA – EVENS

IRELAND – 3/1

DRAW – 23/10

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