The Gortnahoe man hasn't found the net for club or country in 19 games but is expected to be in the Republic of Ireland starting XI for the Group D clash at the Aviva Stadium.
Ireland drew 2-2 in their opening fixture with Serbia.
The manager is confident that the Tipp man won't let his barren spell get to him.
Also tonight in Group D, Austria will play host to Wales while Serbia travel to face Moldova.
All three matches will kick-off at 7.45.
Among tonight's other World Cup Qualifiers, Group G heavy-weights Italy and Spain will clash in Turin.
And Iceland will look to follow-up on their successful Euro2016 campaign when they host Scandinavian rivals Finland in Group I.
