france vs ireland head to head
The rivalry between France and Ireland in international football has seen these two teams face off seven times, and their head-to-head statistics paint an interesting picture. Let's break down these statistics and analyze their significance:
1. **Matches Played:** France and Ireland have a history of 7 direct matches against each other.
2. **Wins:** France has the upper hand in this rivalry, having won 5 out of the 7 matches.
3. **Ireland's Wins:** Ireland has not managed to secure a victory in any of these matches, indicating that France has historically been the dominant team.
4. **Draws:** There have been 2 matches that ended in a draw, showing that while France has been more successful, Ireland has managed to hold their ground on occasion.
5. **Goals Scored:** On average, both teams have scored approximately 1.43 goals per match in their direct encounters. This suggests that the matches between France and Ireland have been relatively balanced in terms of goals scored.
Now, let's delve into the current season's statistics for both teams:
**France:**
- In the current season (2023), France has been performing well in terms of goal-scoring, averaging 2.14 goals per match.
- When playing at home, they have had high-scoring matches, with over 1.5 goals scored in 83.33% of their games.
- Furthermore, in 58.33% of their home matches, there have been over 2.5 goals scored in total (combining both team's goals).
**Ireland:**
- In the same season (2023), Ireland has a lower average of 1.11 goals per match, indicating that they might have struggled offensively.
- When playing away from home, 63.16% of their matches have had over 1.5 total goals, suggesting a tendency for relatively higher-scoring games on the road.
- Additionally, in 47.37% of their away matches, there have been over 2.5 goals scored in total.
These statistics provide some insights into the teams' current form and playing styles. France seems to be the stronger team, both historically and in the current season, with a higher average goal-scoring rate. On the other hand, Ireland has a decent record of higher-scoring matches when playing away from home, which might indicate a more attacking approach in their away games.
When these two teams meet, it's likely to be an exciting clash with a history of goals. However, France's historical dominance and stronger goal-scoring capabilities make them the favorites in this matchup.