I expect an efficient match at Aviva Stadium in Dublin. And I see two reasons for my pick, first one is determined by the defensive problems in Republic of Ireland national team, while the second reason is Macedonia. As You probably know, Ireland coach Giovanni Trapattoni is facing with lot of problems in the defense. First goalkeeper Shay Given is injured (Kieren Westwood from Coventry will replace him) and he won't play. I am sure it is a big handicap. Two more player are also sidelined with injuries - O'Shea and Coleman. To be the situation even worse, Dunne is recovering from calf injury. According to the latest news he will play, but it is a question how prepared he is.

Now the second reason, Macedonia. Coach Mirsad Jonuz is under big pressure as the results are poor. Macedonia have just one victory (against poor Andorra) and the fans are frustrated. The media turns against Jonuz asking for some success and that is why the coach announced very, very offensive formation for this match. It is like suicide for Macedonia to play 4-3-3 against any decent team. But the current circumstances are pushing Jonuz in that direction and he will start the game with Pandev, Naumoski and Trickovski in attack. And it is important to be mentioned that Goran Pandev's confidence is very high at the moment after he scored the decisive goal for Inter against Bayern Munchen in UEFA Champions League.

In situation like this I think we will see at least three goals at Aviva Stadium.