Slovakia vs Northern Ireland Prediction & Betting Tips - World Cup
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by Daniel Ngulu | in World Cup Predictions
Slovakia will go into their fifth Group A match in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, looking to avenge their earlier loss to Northern Ireland. Hosted by Slovakia, these two face off on Friday, battling for at least a playoff slot. We have a prediction for the match below.
Slovakia start this round placed second in the pool, on nine points. They are three points ahead of third-placed Northern Ireland but tied on nine with leaders Germany.
Any of the three nations might finish this round at the top of the group. Slovakia, who lost 2-0 in Northern Ireland, will be banking on a home lift. They haven’t lost a home game in six outings, winning four.
Northern Ireland haven't qualified for the World Cup since 1986. It hasn’t been an entirely smooth run in the qualifiers for the Green and White Army.
They registered their only away win in eight matches last time out, beating bottom side Luxembourg 3-1. Northern Ireland have an uphill task, seeking a second straight away win when facing one of the toughest hosts.
They managed a 2-0 home win against Slovakia, and another victory will see them rise into second place. In away games in this particular fixture, Northern Ireland are winless.
Eight of their last 10 away matches also ended winless.
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Slovakia v Northern Ireland Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus |
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2.13 | 3.00 | 3.85 |
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1.64 | 3.54 | 4.61 |
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2.22 | 2.93 | 3.84 |
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2.13 | 3.03 | 3.94 |
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2.20 | 2.90 | 3.80 |
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Slovakia vs Northern Ireland Form
Slovakia and Northern Ireland's standings in the World Cup
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
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2
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12 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | -2 |
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3
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9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | +1 |
Slovakia and Northern Ireland Last Matches
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
13 Oct 2025 - World Cup
10 Oct 2025 - World Cup
7 Sept 2025 - World Cup
4 Sept 2025 - World Cup
10 Jun 2025 - International Friendlies
7 Jun 2025 - International Friendlies
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
13 Oct 2025 - World Cup
4 Sept 2025 - World Cup
20 Mar 2025 - UEFA Nations League
19 Nov 2024 - UEFA Nations League
11 Oct 2024 - UEFA Nations League
8 Sept 2024 - UEFA Nations League
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
5/6 (83%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
10 Oct 2025 - World Cup
7 Sept 2025 - World Cup
10 Jun 2025 - International Friendlies
7 Jun 2025 - International Friendlies
23 Mar 2025 - UEFA Nations League
16 Nov 2024 - UEFA Nations League
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
13 Oct 2025 - World Cup
10 Oct 2025 - World Cup
7 Sept 2025 - World Cup
4 Sept 2025 - World Cup
10 Jun 2025 - International Friendlies
7 Jun 2025 - International Friendlies
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
13 Oct 2025 - World Cup
10 Oct 2025 - World Cup
10 Jun 2025 - International Friendlies
21 Mar 2025 - International Friendlies
15 Nov 2024 - UEFA Nations League
15 Oct 2024 - UEFA Nations League
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
7 Sept 2025 - World Cup
4 Sept 2025 - World Cup
7 Jun 2025 - International Friendlies
25 Mar 2025 - International Friendlies
18 Nov 2024 - UEFA Nations League
12 Oct 2024 - UEFA Nations League
Slovakia vs Northern Ireland Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
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Average stats (last H2H results)
10 Oct 2025 - World Cup
12 Nov 2020 - Euro
Slovakia against Northern Ireland Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 3 - 3
Formation : 3 - 4 - 2 - 1
Substitutes
M. Rodak
D. Takac
DefenderP. Pekarik
I. Mesik
D. Vavro
MidfielderL. Benes
M. Sauer
P. Hrosovsky
ForwardL. Tupta
T. Bobcek
R. Bozenik
I. Schranz
C. Hazard
L. Southwood
DefenderJ. Lewis
C. Brown
P. Smyth
T. Devlin
P. Kelly
J. McDonnell
ForwardJ. Magennis
J. Donley
C. Marshall
J. Reid
Most goals and assists
Slovakia
Northern Ireland
D. Strelec
(5 Goals)
J. Reid
(1 Goals)
,
S. Charles
(1 Goals)
,
J. Devenny
(1 Goals)
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I. Price
(1 Goals)
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T. Hume
(1 Goals)
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J. Donley
(1 Goals)
D. Hancko
(5 Assists)
J. Devenny
(1 Assists)
Slovakia - Northern Ireland Key Points
- Northern Ireland have lost five of their last eight away matches.
- Slovakia are unbeaten in six home matches, winning four of them.
- Northern Ireland have suffered two defeats in this group.
- Slovakia have won three of their four matches in this group.
- Northern Ireland are winless in their two visits to Slovakia.
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Our Slovakia vs Northern Ireland Prediction
Northern Ireland and Slovakia both have strong reasons to imagine they can make it to the 2026 World Cup. This is still an open group, but it will remain so for the side that wins here. As things stand, Slovakia have the edge. They have three wins in four in this group, and playing at home works in their favor.
As they are set to meet Germany in the final round, Slovakia will seek not to drop points here. Northern Ireland’s hopes in this match will be at a low given their unimpressive form away from home. Our prediction for Slovakia v Northern Ireland is that Slovakia wins.
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