Israel vs Ireland
head-to-head record
- Israel wins
- 1
- Draws
- 4
- Ireland wins
- 2
7 meetings, 1984 to 2026Goals: Israel 7, Ireland 12
Israel and Ireland have met 7 times since 1984. Ireland have won 2, Israel 1, and 4 matches ended level. They last met on 4 October 2026, when the match ended 1–1 in the Nations League.
The 7 meetings have produced 19 goals, 2.71 per game. The biggest win is Ireland’s 5–0 in a friendly in 1987. Ireland are unbeaten in the last six meetings (2 wins, 4 draws). They went 21 years without meeting, between 2005 and 2026.
Who has won more, Israel or Ireland?
All matches7 matches
Competitive4 matches
Friendlies3 matches
Key numbers
- Goals
- Israel 7, Ireland 122.71 per game
- First meeting
- Israel 3–0 IrelandFriendly, 4 Apr 1984
- Most recent
- Ireland 1–1 IsraelNations League, 4 Oct 2026
- Israel’s biggest win
- Israel 3–0 IrelandFriendly, 4 Apr 1984
- Ireland’s biggest win
- Ireland 5–0 IsraelFriendly, 10 Nov 1987
- Most goals in a meeting
- Ireland 5–0 IsraelFriendly, 10 Nov 1987
- Current run
- Ireland unbeaten in 6
- TFN Elo rating now
- Israel 1665 (68th), Ireland 1763 (44th)How the rating works
Last five meetings
- Ireland1Israel1
Nations League
Bačka Topola, Serbia (neutral)
- Israel0Ireland3
Nations League
Debrecen, Hungary (neutral)
- Ireland2Israel2
World Cup qualifying
Dublin, Republic of Ireland
- Israel1Ireland1
World Cup qualifying
Ramat Gan, Israel
- Ireland5Israel0
Friendly
Dublin, Republic of Ireland
Who has had the upper hand over time?
The line climbs with every Israel win and drops with every Ireland win, so its height shows who has won more meetings up to that point.
Every meeting on one timeline
Home, away and neutral
In Israel's home games
3 matches
120
IsraelDrawsIreland
In Ireland's home games
2 matches
011
IsraelDrawsIreland
At neutral venues
2 matches
011
IsraelDrawsIreland
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Israel | Draws | Ireland | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3–5 |
| World Cup qualifying | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3–3 |
| Nations League | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1–4 |
Meetings by decade
| Decade | Results | Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3 | 8 | |
| 2000s | 2 | 6 | |
| 2020s | 2 | 5 |
Longest runs
| Longest run of | Israel | Ireland |
|---|---|---|
| Wins in a row | 11984 | 12026 |
| Unbeaten meetings | 22005 | 61985 to 2026 |
The longest run of draws is 2, from 26 March 2005 to 4 June 2005.
Questions answered
How many times have Israel and Ireland played each other?
7 times, starting on 4 April 1984. 4 of those meetings were competitive and 3 were friendlies.
Who has won more matches between Israel and Ireland?
Ireland, with 2 wins to 1. 4 matches ended level.
What is the biggest win in Israel vs Ireland?
Ireland’s 5–0 win in a friendly on 10 November 1987 in Dublin.
When did Israel and Ireland last play?
On 4 October 2026 in Bačka Topola, when the match ended 1–1 in the Nations League.
What is the competitive record between Israel and Ireland?
In 4 competitive matches, Israel have 0 wins, Ireland have 1, and 3 ended level.
Every Israel vs Ireland result
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 1–1 | Israel | Nations League | Bačka Topola, Serbia (neutral) | |
| Israel | 0–3 | Ireland | Nations League | Debrecen, Hungary (neutral) | |
| Ireland | 2–2 | Israel | World Cup qualifying | Dublin, Republic of Ireland | |
| Israel | 1–1 | Ireland | World Cup qualifying | Ramat Gan, Israel | |
| Ireland | 5–0 | Israel | Friendly | Dublin, Republic of Ireland | |
| Israel | 0–0 | Ireland | Friendly | Ramat Gan, Israel | |
| Israel | 3–0 | Ireland | Friendly | Jaffa, Israel |
Recent form
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Results through 6 October 2026. Page updated 3 November 2026. How these numbers are calculated.