Northern Ireland vs Ireland W Prediction & Betting Tips - UEFA Nations League, Women

Prediction published on 03/12/2023, 12:18  by Joseph King | Modified on 03/12/2023 at 13:20 in Football Predictions

An Irish derby kicks off in The UEFA Women’s Nations League B Group 1 concludes with an Irish derby between group winners Ireland and second-place Northern Ireland. Ireland will be looking to finish with a perfect 6-0-0 group stage record after winning their first five games but could face a tricky match playing away from home against their bitter rivals. Their 15 points total is accompanied by a +13 goal differential and puts them eight points clear of their local rivals in second. The Girls in Green are clearly far too good to be playing at this level and will be competing in League A in the next campaign. Ireland’s latest outing was a 1-0 home win over Hungary. That match was preceded by another 1-0 away win over Albania which saw Ireland rack up 35 shots and register six clear cut scoring chances while not allowing a single one to their opponents.

Northern Ireland only have pride to play for as they will look to wrap up second-place in the group. They’re guaranteed to be playing in League B next campaign as they currently hold a six-point lead over fourth-place Albania. With just a two-point lead over third-place Hungary, Northern Ireland are at risk of relinquishing the runners-up spot if they lose and Hungary win. The Green and White Army most recent appearance resulted in a convincing 4-0 away win over Albania. Northern Ireland’s only wins in the group stage have come against the Red and Blacks after securing a 1-0 win in the reverse fixture back in September. Their two losses have come at the hands of Hungary away and Ireland away, the latter of which finished 3-0. The Northern Ireland women’s national team has never defeated Ireland in their four previous meetings.