Will Slovakia continue to keep pace with Germany?
This match is particularly important for Germany, as Slovakia is currently level on points with the DFB team, meaning that the final matchday could see a showdown between the two teams. But first, there is an opportunity for a Slovakia vs. Northern Ireland tip, as the match is scheduled for Friday.
Mathematically, Northern Ireland still has a chance of qualifying. A win in Slovakia could see them overtake their opponents. But the hosts are clear favorites this weekend, even though they lost the first leg last month.
From Slovakia’s point of view, the defeat was naturally bitter, as they would otherwise be ahead of Germany. However, as the DFB team is likely to win against Luxembourg, the Slovaks also need the three points. In the Slovakia vs. Northern Ireland prediction, there are several reasons to believe in a home win.
The match will be played at the Tehelné pole stadium in Bratislava, giving Slovakia home advantage and a good chance of victory. The Slovaks also won their two previous home games and have not conceded a single goal at home.
In this context, the Slovakia vs. Northern Ireland odds can also be used, according to which only one of the two teams will score. The xG value for Northern Ireland is below 1. Accordingly, the chances are good that Slovakia will win the game with just one goal.
Slovakia – Northern Ireland Head-to-head comparison / H2H record
Just like in the Slovakia vs. Northern Ireland betting odds, the Sokoli are also ahead in the head-to-head record. There have been six matches so far, of which Slovakia has won three. Northern Ireland has two wins, including last month’s victory.
The Slovaks were a bit unlucky in their 2-0 home win, as Patrik Hrosovsky scored an own goal in the first half. Trai Hume then scored the second goal for Northern Ireland in the 81st minute. The victory was well deserved. Slovakia had more possession, but ultimately fewer chances.
Slovakia – Northern Ireland Tip
Neither team is among the favorites in the 2026 World Cup odds, but Slovakia has a good chance of qualifying. A win against Northern Ireland would set them up for Monday’s final against Germany.
Due to home advantage, a Slovakia win is likely. This can be combined with a tip on less than 2.5 goals. The expected goals value of the pairing is below 2. No Slovakia game has seen more than two goals scored so far.
Northern Ireland won at home, but it will be much more difficult away. Even the chances of the visitors scoring themselves are not particularly good, so you can bet on “Both teams to score” with No.
Northern Ireland won the first leg, but Slovakia had significantly more possession and controlled the game. Therefore, a home win can be expected on Friday.
