Northern Ireland vs Belarus Prediction

Yet another international break is upon us, and whilst it might not be your favourite time of the year, there’s still value to be found.

We’re taking a look at Friday’s game, where Michael O’Neill’s Northern Ireland host Carlos Alos' Belarus.

Key Stats

• Northern Ireland are undefeated in their last three against Belarus
• Belarus have won one in their last eight
• Northern Ireland have scored seven goals in four games

Team Previews, Form, and Standout Players

Both teams have had positive starts to the Nations League, with Northern Ireland topping the group and Belarus.

Northern Ireland Preview

Northern Ireland Predicted Line-up - Luke Southwood; Trai Hume, Paddy McNair, Eoin Toal, Ciaron Brown, Jamal Lewis; Conor Bradley, George Saville, Shea Charles, Issac Price; Dion Charles

Northern Ireland have really impressed so far in the Nations League, especially with their goalscoring abilities.

Their 5-0 demolition of Bulgaria proved just how lethal they can be in the final third.

Issac Price was vital in that game, he bagged a hattrick that he’ll be looking to replicate against Belarus.

Belarus Preview

Belarus Predicted Line-up - Fedor Lapoukhov; Zakhar Volkov, Aleksandr Martynovich, Pavel Zabelin; Sergei Karpovich, Evgeni Yablonsky, Max Ebong, Kiryl Pyachenin; Valeri Gromyko, Yevgeni Shikavka, Dmitri Antilevski

Belarus, ranked 97th in world football, have impressed so far in the Nations League.

They’re punching above their weight, and haven’t lost a single game so far in this year's competition.

Gromyko has one goal and one assist already, so he’ll be very important to proceedings.

Head To Head Stats: Northern Ireland vs Belarus

These two sides have met four times since 2016. Of their meetings, Northern Ireland have won three.

One match between the two sides has resulted in a draw

12th October 2024 - Belarus 0-0 Northern Ireland - Nations League

11th June 2019 - Belarus 0-1 Northern Ireland - Euro Qualification

24th March 2019 - Northern Ireland 2-1 Belarus – Euro Qualification

27th May 2016 - Northern Ireland 3-0 Belarus - Friendly

Betting Tips For Serbia vs Switzerland

Despite Belarus really punching above their weight so far, we think that probably ends here.

Northern Ireland looked too dangerous in front of goal last time out for the away side to pose any real threat.

Overall we think the best bet to place for this game would be Northern Ireland to win & over 1.5 goals, backed up by our research.

Odds of 19/20 on Ladbrokes mean that a £10 bet has the potential to return up to £19.50 in this match.

(odds subject to change)

Final Prediction: Northern Ireland vs Belarus

Northern Ireland 2-0 Belarus

It will certainly be a tight affair, but Northern Ireland’s attacking strength will shine through.

At the same time, Scotland host Croatia.