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Prediction 1
Greece to Win
7/5 (2.4)
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Under 2.5 Goals
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Northern Ireland and Greece lock horns in a Nations League C Group 2 fixture at Windsor Park. Northern Ireland and Greece meet for a campaign opener in Belfast. Read our free predictions and find the latest odds for the fixture below in our detailed match preview.
Northern Ireland vs Greece – Free Betting Tips & Predictions
Northern Ireland have won only one of their last 12 home matches ahead of Greece’s visit to Belfast on Thursday. Read our top three predictions for this week’s fixture below.
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Greece to Win
Windsor Park used to be something of a fortress, however, in recent years, Northern Ireland’s home has become a happy hunting ground for many visitors. Indeed, the Green and White Army have won only one of their last 12 assignments on home turf and a dangerous Greece side that has lost just three of their last ten away fixtures could land an early blow in this Nationals League C Group 2 opener in Belfast.
Under 2.5 Goals
With a solid defence and a frontline that struggles to find the net, Northern Ireland are regularly involved in low-scoring contests and 70% of their last ten matches have produced under 2.5 goals. At Windsor Park, each of their last five tests saw one or fewer goals scored and that pattern is unlikely to shift when Greece come to town on Thursday. Under 2.5 goals has landed in 100% of the Greek’s last five fixtures and a similar outcome looks possible this week.
Top Betting Odds and Stats for Northern Ireland vs Greece
Below you can view our rundown of the best stats for Thursday’s match alongside a tool to help you choose the best odds.
GreeceNorthern Ireland vs Greece | |||
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08/10/15 E2Q | Northern Ireland  Northern Ireland | 3 - 1 |  Greece Greece |
14/10/14 E2Q | Greece Greece | 0 - 2 | Northern Ireland Northern Ireland |
Northern Ireland | |||
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Last 5 | |||
12/06/22 NAL | Northern Ireland Northern Ireland | 2 - 2 |  Cyprus Cyprus |
09/06/22 NAL | Kosovo  Kosovo | 3 - 2 | Northern Ireland Northern Ireland |
05/06/22 NAL | Cyprus Cyprus | 0 - 0 | Northern Ireland Northern Ireland |
29/03/22 IM | Northern Ireland Northern Ireland | 0 - 1 |  Hungary Hungary |
25/03/22 IM | Luxembourg  Luxembourg | 1 - 3 | Northern Ireland Northern Ireland |
Greece | |||
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Last 5 | |||
12/06/22 NAL | Greece Greece | 2 - 0 | Kosovo Kosovo |
09/06/22 NAL | Greece Greece | 3 - 0 | Cyprus Cyprus |
05/06/22 NAL | Kosovo Kosovo | 0 - 1 | Greece Greece |
28/03/22 IM |  Montenegro Montenegro | 1 - 0 | Greece Greece |
25/03/22 IM |  Romania Romania | 0 - 1 | Greece Greece |
Northern Ireland vs Greece Team News and Lineups
Northern Ireland Predicted Lineup
Ian Baraclough has tried to freshen up his selection for Northern Ireland this week and there are nine players with one or fewer caps in his squad. There are high hopes for Man City youngster Shea Charles and Rangers starlet Charlie McCann, though the experience of Jonny Evans at the back will be key to their success again.
Predicted Lineup for Northern Ireland: Peacock-Farrell – Evans, Ballard, Brown – McCann, Davis, McNair, Lane – Whyte, McGinn, Lafferty
Greece Predicted Lineup
There are just three uncapped players in Greece's squad for the upcoming international fixtures, though Sheffield United's George Baldock is perhaps the most compelling inclusion. There are four English-based players in the country's roster overall while ten members are currently attached to clubs in their Greek Super League.
Predicted Lineup for Greece:Vlachodimos – Giannoulis, Mavropanos, Chatzidiakos, Tsimikas – Siopis, Bakasetas, Bouchalakis – Douvikas, Masouras, Pavlidis
Northern Ireland vs Greece Coverage and Frequently Asked Questions
Where will Thursday’s game be played?
Northern Ireland and Greece will go head-to-head at Windsor Park this week.
What time does this fixture kick off?
The game is scheduled to start at 20:45 CET (GMT +1).
Which side is favourite to win this week?
Greece have been priced as favourites to beat Northern Ireland on Thursday.
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