Northern Ireland vs Slovakia Football Stats

๐Ÿ“ WC Qualification Europe, Europe
๐Ÿ•’ Friday 10th October, 19:45 BST

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Under 2.5 Goals

Northern Ireland sit 3rd in the table after 1 games, averaging 1 goals scored and 0.3 conceded per home match this season. Slovakia are 1st after 1 games, averaging 0.3 scored and 2.7 conceded on the road. Northern Ireland have the stronger home record this season (2/3, 67%) against a Slovakia side who've won 1/3 away (33%).

Both sides have been involved in low-scoring matches this season. Northern Ireland have seen 3+ goals in only 0% of home fixtures; Slovakia in 33% away. Northern Ireland average 1 scored and 0.3 conceded at home, Slovakia 0.3 and 2.7 on the road โ€” the numbers point toward a tight game.

Both sides have solid defensive records in context. Northern Ireland have seen BTTS in only 0% of home games (0/3); Slovakia in 0% away (0/3). At least one clean sheet looks likely.

Slovakia are involved in high-corner games on the road (10+ corners in 67% of away fixtures, 2/3). Northern Ireland are lower at home (33%), but the visitors' style tends to push the total up.

Our Prediction: Under 2.5 Goals โ€” Northern Ireland have stayed under 3 goals in 100% of home games, Slovakia in 66.67% of away games. Both sides point toward a tight, low-scoring match.

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League Table

The full WC Qualification Europe table for the 2026 season, with Northern Ireland (3rd) and Slovakia (1st) highlighted. League position gives useful context alongside current home and away form when assessing this fixture.

WC Qualification Europe 2026

# Team P W D L Goals GD Pts
1 Italy 10 7 1 2 24:13 +11 22
2 Croatia 8 7 1 0 26:4 +22 22
3 Netherlands 8 6 2 0 27:4 +23 20
4 Tรผrkiye 8 6 1 1 19:12 +7 19
5 Austria 8 6 1 1 22:4 +18 19
6 England 6 6 0 0 17:0 +17 18
7 Belgium 8 5 3 0 29:7 +22 18
8 Norway 6 6 0 0 28:3 +25 18
9 Spain 6 5 1 0 21:2 +19 16
10 France 6 5 1 0 16:4 +12 16
11 Germany 6 5 0 1 16:3 +13 15
12 Denmark 8 4 3 1 22:9 +13 15
13 Switzerland 6 4 2 0 14:2 +12 14
14 Kosovo 8 4 2 2 10:9 +1 14
15 Poland 8 4 2 2 15:11 +4 14
16 Serbia 8 4 1 3 9:10 -1 13
17 Portugal 6 4 1 1 20:7 +13 13
18 Wales 7 4 1 2 18:10 +8 13
19 Bosnia and Herzegovina 8 3 4 1 16:8 +8 13
20 Scotland 6 4 1 1 13:7 +6 13
21 Slovakia A 7 4 0 3 9:12 -3 12
22 Faroe Islands 6 4 0 2 10:6 +4 12
23 Czech Republic 8 3 3 2 16:11 +5 12
24 Albania 7 3 2 2 5:5 0 11
25 Republic of Ireland 7 3 2 2 11:9 +2 11
26 Ukraine 7 3 1 3 11:14 -3 10
27 Romania 7 3 1 3 14:9 +5 10
28 Northern Ireland H 7 3 0 4 7:8 -1 9
29 North Macedonia 7 2 3 2 9:13 -4 9
30 Israel 6 3 0 3 15:15 0 9
31 Sweden 8 2 2 4 10:15 -5 8
32 Hungary 6 2 2 2 11:10 +1 8
33 Iceland 6 2 1 3 13:11 +2 7
34 Greece 6 2 1 3 10:12 -2 7
35 Finland 6 2 0 4 5:12 -7 6
36 Malta 6 1 2 3 4:16 -12 5
37 Kazakhstan 6 1 2 3 6:10 -4 5
38 Cyprus 6 1 2 3 8:9 -1 5
39 Slovenia 6 0 4 2 3:8 -5 4
40 Bulgaria 6 1 0 5 3:19 -16 3
41 Georgia 6 1 0 5 7:15 -8 3
42 Armenia 6 1 0 5 3:19 -16 3
43 Montenegro 6 1 0 5 4:16 -12 3
44 Latvia 6 0 2 4 4:12 -8 2
45 Lithuania 6 0 2 4 4:12 -8 2
46 Belarus 6 0 2 4 4:17 -13 2
47 Andorra 6 0 1 5 3:12 -9 1
48 Azerbaijan 6 0 1 5 3:16 -13 1
49 Moldova 6 0 1 5 3:24 -21 1
50 Estonia 6 0 1 5 4:17 -13 1
51 Luxembourg 6 0 0 6 1:13 -12 0
52 Liechtenstein 6 0 0 6 0:26 -26 0
53 Gibraltar 6 0 0 6 2:21 -19 0
54 San Marino 6 0 0 6 1:32 -31 0

Team Form

Northern Ireland hold a clear edge in home form this season (66.67% wins), while Slovakia have been less consistent on the road (33.33%). Home advantage could be decisive here.

Northern Ireland (Home Form) Slovakia (Away Form)
Last X Matches 3 3
Won 2 (66.67%) 1 (33.33%)
Drawn 0 (0%) 0 (0%)
Lost 1 (33.33%) 2 (66.67%)

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Northern Ireland (0% BTTS at home) and Slovakia (0% BTTS away) have both been involved in predominantly one-sided matches this season. A clean sheet for one side looks the more likely outcome.

Northern Ireland (Home Form) Slovakia (Away Form)
Last X Matches 3 3
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) 0 (0%) 0 (0%)

Match Goals

Northern Ireland (0% Over 2.5 at home) and Slovakia (33.33% away) have both featured predominantly in low-scoring matches this season. Under 2.5 Goals looks the stronger play.

Over Goals

Northern Ireland (Home Form) Slovakia (Away Form)
Last X Matches 3 3
Over 0.5 Goals 3 (100%) 3 (100%)
Over 1.5 Goals 1 (33.33%) 2 (66.67%)
Over 2.5 Goals 0 (0%) 1 (33.33%)
Over 3.5 Goals 0 (0%) 1 (33.33%)

Under Goals

Northern Ireland (Home Form) Slovakia (Away Form)
Last X Matches 3 3
Under 0.5 Goals 7 (0%) 7 (0%)
Under 1.5 Goals 9 (66.67%) 8 (33.33%)
Under 2.5 Goals 10 (100%) 9 (66.67%)
Under 3.5 Goals 10 (100%) 9 (66.67%)

Team Goals

Northern Ireland have scored 2+ goals in 0% of home games this season, Slovakia in 0% of away games. The full team goals breakdown is in the table below.

Goals Scored

Northern Ireland (Home Form) Slovakia (Away Form)
Last X Matches 3 3
Over 0.5 Goals Scored 2 (66.67%) 1 (33.33%)
Over 1.5 Goals Scored 1 (33.33%) 0 (0%)
Over 2.5 Goals Scored 0 (0%) 0 (0%)
Over 3.5 Goals Scored 0 (0%) 0 (0%)

Goals Conceded

Northern Ireland (Home Form) Slovakia (Away Form)
Last X Matches 3 3
Over 0.5 Goals Conceded 1 (33.33%) 2 (66.67%)
Over 1.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 2 (66.67%)
Over 2.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 1 (33.33%)
Over 3.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 1 (33.33%)

Goal Totals

Northern Ireland (Home Form) Slovakia (Away Form)
Last X Matches 3 3
Total Goals Scored 3 (1 avg) 1 (0.33 avg)
Total Goals Conceded 1 (0.33 avg) 8 (2.67 avg)

Match Corners

Both Northern Ireland (66.67% Over 8.5 at home) and Slovakia (66.67% Over 8.5 away) regularly feature in high-corner matches. Expect plenty of set-piece opportunities from both sides.

Northern Ireland (Home Form) Slovakia (Away Form)
Last X Matches 3 3
Over 7.5 Corners 2 (66.67%) 3 (100%)
Over 8.5 Corners 2 (66.67%) 2 (66.67%)
Over 9.5 Corners 1 (33.33%) 2 (66.67%)
Over 10.5 Corners 0 (0%) 1 (33.33%)
Over 11.5 Corners 0 (0%) 0 (0%)
Over 12.5 Corners 0 (0%) 0 (0%)

Team Corners

Northern Ireland have moderate corner counts at home (6+ corners in 0% of games), and are generally solid defensively, conceding 6+ corners in only 0% of home matches.

Slovakia have moderate corner counts away (6+ corners in 0% of games), and are generally solid defensively away from home, conceding 6+ corners in only 33.33% of away matches.

Corners Won

Northern Ireland (Home Form) Slovakia (Away Form)
Last X Matches 3 3
Over 4.5 Corners For 2 (66.67%) 0 (0%)
Over 5.5 Corners For 1 (33.33%) 0 (0%)
Over 6.5 Corners For 0 (0%) 0 (0%)
Over 7.5 Corners For 0 (0%) 0 (0%)
Over 8.5 Corners For 0 (0%) 0 (0%)

Corners Conceded

Northern Ireland (Home Form) Slovakia (Away Form)
Last X Matches 3 3
Over 4.5 Corners Against 1 (33.33%) 2 (66.67%)
Over 5.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 2 (66.67%)
Over 6.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 1 (33.33%)
Over 7.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 1 (33.33%)
Over 8.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 0 (0%)

Head 2 Head

The head-to-head record below shows previous results between Northern Ireland and Slovakia. Historical meetings can reveal patterns in how these sides match up โ€” use this alongside the current form and stats above for a fuller picture before placing a bet.

12th Nov, 2020
Northern Ireland
1 โ€“ 2 HT:
Slovakia
Corners 6โ€“1 Cards 1โ€“2 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
4th Jun, 2016
Slovakia
0 โ€“ 0 HT: 0-0
Northern Ireland
Corners โ€“ Cards 0โ€“0 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
9th Sep, 2009
Northern Ireland
0 โ€“ 2 HT:
Slovakia
Corners โ€“ Cards 0โ€“0 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
6th Sep, 2008
Slovakia
2 โ€“ 1 HT:
Northern Ireland
Corners โ€“ Cards 0โ€“0 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS

Betting Odds

The table below shows the latest betting odds for Northern Ireland vs Slovakia across a range of markets โ€” full time result, both teams to score, total goals, corners, and first half goals. Odds are sourced from leading bookmakers and are subject to change โ€” always check with your bookmaker before placing a bet.

Full Time Result

Northern Ireland 2.51
Draw 2.95
Slovakia 3.3

Half Time Result

Northern Ireland 3.54
Draw 1.89
Slovakia 4.34

Double Chance

Northern Ireland or Draw 1.35
Northern Ireland or Slovakia 1.43
Draw or Slovakia 1.57

Both Teams to Score

Yes 2.36
No 1.62

Total Goals

Over 1.5 1.64
Over 2.5 2.94
Over 3.5 6.1
Under 1.5 2.37
Under 2.5 1.41
Under 3.5 1.12

1st Half Goals

Over 0.5 1.66
Over 1.5 3.75

Total Corners

Over 8.5 1.43
Over 9.5 1.74
Over 10.5 2.45
Over 11.5 2.88

Northern Ireland Goals

Over 0.5 1.45
Over 1.5 3

Slovakia Goals

Over 0.5 1.62
Over 1.5 3.8

Today's Football Acca

Statistical picks combined into a daily accumulator. Each selection backed by match data and recent form analysis.

โšฝ Today's Over 2.5 Goals Acca
  • Breiรฐablik / Augn U19 vs FH / รH U19 20:30 BST | U19 League, Iceland Breiรฐablik / Augn U19 have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/6 home matches this season · FH / รH U19 have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/5 away matches this season · Odds: 1.3
    91% combined
  • Tartu Welco vs Nรตmme Kalju U21 17:00 BST | Esiliiga A, Estonia Tartu Welco have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/5 home matches this season · Nรตmme Kalju U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 4/5 away matches this season · Odds: 1.22
    90% combined
  • SรธnderjyskE U19 vs Nordsjaelland U19 15:00 BST | U19 League, Denmark SรธnderjyskE U19 have seen over 2.5 goals in 11/12 home matches this season · Nordsjaelland U19 have seen over 2.5 goals in 8/12 away matches this season · Odds: 1.28
    79% combined
  • Kyzyl-Zhar vs Zhetysu 12:00 BST | Premier League, Kazakhstan Kyzyl-Zhar have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/6 home matches this season · Zhetysu have seen over 2.5 goals in 4/6 away matches this season · Odds: 2.2
    75% combined
Acca odds (approx) 4.47
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Northern Ireland vs Slovakia Prediction FAQs

What is the prediction for Northern Ireland vs Slovakia?

Under 2.5 Goals โ€” Northern Ireland have stayed under 3 goals in 100% of home games, Slovakia in 66.67% of away games. Both sides point toward a tight, low-scoring match.

Which team is likely to win, Northern Ireland or Slovakia?

Northern Ireland hold a clear form advantage โ€” they've won 66.67% of home games in WC Qualification Europe this season, while Slovakia have won only 33.33% away. The home side look the stronger pick.

Will both teams score in the match between Northern Ireland and Slovakia?

Unlikely โ€” Northern Ireland (0% BTTS at home) and Slovakia (0% away) have both been involved in predominantly one-sided matches in WC Qualification Europe. A clean sheet for one side looks the more probable outcome.

Will there be Over 2.5 goals in the match between Northern Ireland and Slovakia?

Unlikely โ€” Northern Ireland (0% Over 2.5 at home) and Slovakia (33.33% away) have both featured predominantly in low-scoring matches in WC Qualification Europe. Under 2.5 Goals looks the stronger play.

Which team is more likely to score multiple goals: Northern Ireland or Slovakia?

Slovakia have the stronger away scoring record โ€” 2+ goals in 0% of away games compared to Northern Ireland's 0% at home. The visitors may be the more productive side.

Will there be many corners in the match between Northern Ireland and Slovakia?

Yes โ€” both Northern Ireland (66.67% Over 8.5 at home) and Slovakia (66.67% Over 8.5 away) regularly feature in high-corner matches in WC Qualification Europe. Plenty of set-piece opportunities expected.

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