Euro 2016 play-offs: Ireland can capitalise on Bosnia away goal

The Boys in Green will need their main men to be fit, however, and have received a fitness boost ahead of Monday’s melee. Southampton striker Shane Long, who grabbed the winner last time the Golden Lilies were guests, is still in contention for a spot, and is 6/4 to score again anytime if given the nod.

While, Stoke City’s Jon Walters (also 6/4 in the anytime market) and Sunderland centre back John O’Shea are expected to be back in the starting XI.

Former Manchester United and current Norwich City winger Robbie Brady was the star of the last scuffle, striking through the fog to grab a vital goal for his country, and is 7/1 to open scoring again.

Dangerous Dzeko lurking

Should punters not fancy prolific Dzeko to repeat his heroics, fellow Giallorossi threat Miralem Pjanic can be backed at a tempting 10/3, while Hertha Berlin hitman Vedad Ibisevic is an equally enticing 15/8 in the same market.

With so much at stake, and attacking intent on both sides, plumping for the Republic of Ireland at 5/1 to win with both teams to score could prove a prudent punt.

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Coral’s top tip: Back the spirited Republic of Ireland at 5/1 to triumph on home soil with both talented teams to score