FIFA World Cup · Sunday 17 June 1990 · Palermo, Italy
Republic of Ireland
EgyptRepublic of Ireland 0–0 Egypt (17 Jun 1990): Result & Goals
Pre-match prediction
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Republic of Ireland winDrawEgypt win
Based on Elo ratings (Republic of Ireland 1777, Egypt 1657) and the outcomes of 8,206 past internationals with a similar rating gap. Statistics, not betting advice. Try the predictor →
Match facts
- This is the first recorded meeting between Republic of Ireland and Egypt.
- Republic of Ireland won 2 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 6 goals.
- Egypt won 1 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 5 goals.
- Elo ratings before kick-off: Republic of Ireland 1777, Egypt 1657 — Republic of Ireland were favourites.
Republic of Ireland: last 5 matches
- 1–1 vs England11 Jun 1990 · FIFA World Cup
- 3–0 vs Malta2 Jun 1990 · International Friendly
- 0–0 vs Turkey26 May 1990 · International Friendly
- 1–1 vs Finland16 May 1990 · International Friendly
- 1–0 vs Russia25 Apr 1990 · International Friendly
Egypt: last 5 matches
- 1–1 vs Netherlands12 Jun 1990 · FIFA World Cup
- 1–1 vs Colombia26 May 1990 · International Friendly
- 0–1 vs Romania21 May 1990 · International Friendly
- 3–1 vs Scotland16 May 1990 · International Friendly
- 0–2 vs German DR11 Apr 1990 · International Friendly