Northern Ireland vs Germany match review, 1:45 a.m. October 14: Potential risks in Belfast

Comments on the match between Northern Ireland and Germany, 1:45 a.m. on October 14: Potential risks in Belfast - photo 1

Northern Ireland vs Germany form

Northern Ireland could be Germany's benefactor in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Die Mannschaft were in a difficult situation after a shocking 0-2 defeat away to Slovakia in their opening match of Group A.

However, after 3 matches, the team under the direction of coach Julian Nagelsmann has risen to take the top spot. In addition to the effort to win both of their recent appearances, the Germans certainly need to thank Northern Ireland for defeating Slovakia 2-0 a few days ago.

Playing at home, Northern Ireland confidently poured into the opposite half of the field. It only took 18 minutes for the home team to take the lead thanks to an own goal by midfielder Patrik Hrosovsky. Proactively giving up possession of the ball to the opponent to choose a reasonable defensive counter-attack plan helped coach Michael O'Neill and his team collect all 3 points.

In the 81st minute, taking advantage of goalkeeper Martin Dubravka's unsafe punching of the ball, defender Trai Hume seized the opportunity to unleash an accurate European shot to seal a 2-0 victory for the team from the United Kingdom.

Although having the same 6 points as Germany or Slovakia, Northern Ireland is temporarily ranked 2nd due to the goal difference criteria. Surely, the home team will try very hard to welcome Germany in the hope of taking the top spot, or at least earning 1 point to continue the race for a ticket to North America.

However, the goal of defeating Germany is certainly not an easy task. In addition to the advantage of playing on a familiar field, under the cheers of fans, coach O'Neill and his team both showed that they were at a disadvantage compared to their opponents. Not to mention, the fact that captain Conor Bradley had to sit out due to suspension also promised to have a significant impact on the home team's playing style.

Comments on the match between Northern Ireland and Germany, 1:45 a.m. on October 14: Potential risks in Belfast - photo 2 — The absence of captain Conor Bradley is a significant loss for the home team.

On the other side of the front line, Germany is in high spirits. After a humiliating defeat at the starting line, the four-time World Cup champion has regained momentum with two consecutive victories at home, including a 3-1 defeat of Northern Ireland.

History is completely on the visitors' side. In their last 7 meetings with Northern Ireland, Die Mannschaft have won all of them, scoring 21 goals and conceding just 4. Clearly, in all aspects, coach Nagelsmann and his team are only slightly disadvantaged in terms of home field advantage.

But to overcome the home team full of spirit, Florian Wirtz and his teammates will have to maintain high concentration. In the last 3 away trips, the away team has only won 1, drawn 1 and lost 1. Notably, in the last 2 away trips when they were rated higher, Germany did not win.

Northern Ireland vs Germany team information

Northern Ireland: Captain Conor Bradley is out through suspension.

Germany: Kai Havertz, Jamal Musiala, Antonio Rudiger and Marc-Andre ter Stegen are still unavailable due to injury.

Expected lineup Northern Ireland vs Germany

Northern Ireland: Peacock-Farrell; Hume, McNair, Toal; Spencer, McCann, S. Charles, Devenny; Galbraith, Price; Reid

Germany: Baumann; Kimmich, Anton, Tah, Raum; Pavlovic, Goretzka; Adeyemi, Gnabry, Wirtz; Woltemade

Prediction: 1-2

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