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Northern Ireland vs Slovakia Prediction & Betting Tips - Euro
by James | in Euro Predictions
Two teams that are way off the boil in terms of form meet in a Euro 2020 play-off on Thursday when Northern Ireland host Slovakia at Windsor Park in Belfast. Northern Ireland have only won one of their last seven games in all competitions, while Slovakia are winless in seven of their last nine games. Both countries made it to the final of the play-off path by winning penalty shoot-outs in their respective semi-finals. Northern Ireland got the better of Bosnia are drawing 1-1 in regular play. Slovakia got past the Republic of Ireland after 120 minutes of goalless tension. Northern Ireland have picked up prominent results in recent years with their home form being the backbone of big steps forward. Yet they go into this game without a home win in four matches, one of which was a humiliating 5-1 defeat to a Norway side featuring the rampant talents of Erling Haaland.
Slovakia balance out this potential weakness of Northern Ireland with a terrible away record. The visiting side have failed to win on 11 of their last 13 matches on the road. They have failed to score on five occasions on that run. It should also be noted that the run featured three trips to Britain (England, Scotland, and Wales) with a return of three defeats. Slovakia are unbeaten in their last three matches against Northern Ireland, winning on the last occasion they had to play there, a World Cup qualifier back in 2009. We foresee a low-scoring game that will probably require additional time, if not penalties. Back a draw.
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Northern Ireland vs Slovakia Form
Northern Ireland and Slovakia Last Matches
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
14 Oct 2020 - UEFA Nations League
11 Oct 2020 - UEFA Nations League
8 Oct 2020 - Euro
7 Sep 2020 - UEFA Nations League
4 Sep 2020 - UEFA Nations League
19 Nov 2019 - Euro
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
11 Oct 2020 - UEFA Nations League
7 Sep 2020 - UEFA Nations League
16 Nov 2019 - Euro
9 Sep 2019 - Euro
18 Nov 2018 - UEFA Nations League
11 Sep 2018 - International Friendlies
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
14 Oct 2020 - UEFA Nations League
8 Oct 2020 - Euro
4 Sep 2020 - UEFA Nations League
19 Nov 2019 - Euro
14 Oct 2019 - International Friendlies
10 Oct 2019 - Euro
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
14 Oct 2020 - UEFA Nations League
11 Oct 2020 - UEFA Nations League
8 Oct 2020 - Euro
7 Sep 2020 - UEFA Nations League
4 Sep 2020 - UEFA Nations League
19 Nov 2019 - Euro
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
14 Oct 2020 - UEFA Nations League
8 Oct 2020 - Euro
4 Sep 2020 - UEFA Nations League
19 Nov 2019 - Euro
13 Oct 2019 - International Friendlies
10 Oct 2019 - Euro
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
11 Oct 2020 - UEFA Nations League
7 Sep 2020 - UEFA Nations League
16 Nov 2019 - Euro
9 Sep 2019 - Euro
19 Nov 2018 - UEFA Nations League
10 Nov 2017 - International Friendlies
Players list
B. Peacock-Farrell
DefenderJ. Evans
J. Lewis
T. Flanagan
S. Ferguson
MidfielderS. Davis
S. Dallas
J. Thompson
K. Lafferty
ForwardL. Boyce
G. Whyte
M. Rodak
DefenderM. Skriniar
T. Hubocan
L. Satka
P. Pekarik
MidfielderJ. Gregus
J. Kucka
S. Mraz
N. Gyomber
P. Hrosovsky
ForwardM. Duris
Substitutes
M. McGovern
C. Hazard
DefenderC McLaughlin
D. Ballard
M. Smith
T. Flanagan
J. Thompson
S. Ferguson
A. McCann
ForwardL. Boyce
G. Whyte
K. Lafferty
A. Jakubech
D. Greif
DefenderM. Valjent
L. Pauschek
N. Gyomber
R. Mazan
MidfielderT. Suslov
J. Gregus
P. Hrosovsky
P. Safranko
M. Duris
S. Mraz
Most goals and assists
Northern Ireland - Slovakia Key Points
- Northern Ireland have failed to win their last four home matches.
- Slovakia have failed to win 11 of their last 13 away matches.
- Slovakia are unbeaten in three matches against Northern Ireland.
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Our Northern Ireland vs Slovakia Prediction
It's hard to imagine that this will be a match for the ages. if a goal is scored, neutrals should be thrilled. Back a draw.
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