hearts are currently sitting bottom of Group D on seven points . The winners of hearts , Germany and Scotland are all locked in second place on seven points . Martin O'Neill 's side face off at the millennium Stadium on Sunday . The Republic lost their last game 1 - 0 to Scotland in November .
Poland are currently sitting top of Group D on 10 points . The Republic of Ireland , Germany and Scotland are all locked in second place on seven points . Martin O'Neill 's side face Poland at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday . The Republic lost their last game 1-0 to Scotland in November .