Northern Ireland will take on Germany in a World Cup qualifying match on Monday, 13 October, in a huge match in the race to Canada, Mexico and the USA.
Both sides are currently locked together on six points after three matches played in Group A, with Slovakia also tied on the same tally.
A win for either side on Monday would be huge, while a defeat would likely see whoever loses fall three points behind the top two, with Slovakia scheduled to play Luxembourg.
As part of this week's round of World Cup qualifying betting tips, check out our Northern Ireland vs Germany prediction below.
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Northern Ireland vs Germany prediction: The hosts to push Germany all the way
Key Stats
- Germany have won just one of their last four away matches.
- Northern Ireland are unbeaten in their last eight matches at home.
- Both teams scored in the reverse fixture earlier in qualifying.
Correct score prediction: Northern Ireland 1-2 Germany
We're only just about giving Germany the edge here, but any thoughts of a battering should be put out of your minds. Northern Ireland are as tough as they come at home, but Germany's extra quality *should* see them over the line
Pre-game odds and win probability: Germany start as big favourites
- HOME: 7/1 (8.00) – 12.5%
- DRAW: 4/1 (5.00) – 20%
- AWAY: 4/11 (1.36) – 73.3%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Northern Ireland vs Germany odds indicate that this is going to be a more comfortable night for Germany than we are predicting, but that just adds more value to our Northern Ireland handicap bet. Ladbrokes have given Northern Ireland a 12.5% chance of winning the match, while Germany have been given a 73.3% chance of victory.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Advantage Germany
These two teams have faced each other six times in the last ten years and Germany have won all six, which should fill them with plenty of confidence ahead of kick-off on Monday night.
Euro 2019 Qualifying 19/11/19
Germany
Northern Ireland
Euro 2019 Qualifying 09/09/19
Northern Ireland
Germany
Europe - World Cup Qualifying 05/10/17
Northern Ireland
Germany
Europe - World Cup Qualifying 11/10/16
Germany
Northern Ireland
Euro 2016 21/06/16
Northern Ireland
Germany
Northern Ireland preview: Huge player misses out
One of Northern Ireland's best players, Conor Bradley, will miss the match on Monday night after the Liverpool full-back breached the yellow card threshold in the match against Slovakia on Friday night. Brodie Spencer is expected to come in for Bradley, in what is expected to be the only change.
Predicted lineup: Peacock-Farrell (GK), Hume, McNair, Toal, Spencer, McCann, Charles, Devenny, Galbraith, Price, Reid
Last five results
- Northern Ireland 2-0 Slovakia
- Germany 3-1 Northern Ireland
- Luxembourg 1-3 Northern Ireland
- Northern Ireland 1-0 Iceland
- Denmark 2-1 Northern Ireland
Germany preview: Several players missing
While losing Bradley is a blow for Michael O'Neill, he will gain no sympathy from Julian Nagelsmann, who is without several important players for this one, including Jamal Musiala, Kai Havertz and Antonio Rudiger. Nico Schlotterback is a doubt after being forced off at half-time on Friday.
Predicted lineup: Baumann (GK), Kimmich, Anton, Tah, Raum, Pavlovic, Goretzka, Adeyemi, Gnabry, Wirtz, Woltemade
Last five results
- Germany 4-0 Luxembourg
- Germany 3-1 Northern Ireland
- Slovakia 2-0 Germany
- Germany 0-2 France
- Germany 1-2 Portugal
Player to watch: Nick Woltemade
After failing to get on the scoresheet against Luxembourg, Nick Woltemade is still searching for his first international goal, but there is no better time for him to break his duck than on Monday night. The Newcastle striker very much needs to prove himself while Havertz and Musiala are unavailable.