Northern Ireland vs Ukraine – match briefing & prediction
Match briefing
Northern Ireland v Ukraine is one of the UEFA Nations League fixtures we have priced for Saturday 14 November (20:45 WAT). The standings: Northern Ireland sit 1st on 8 points after 4 matches, Ukraine 3rd on 4.
Form guide
Northern Ireland over their last 5: DWDWL Most recently they shared the points with Georgia 0–0 at home. On home soil in that run: 1 win, 0 defeats in 3. Scoring 1.0, conceding 0.5 per match. 5 clean sheets show a back line that is hard to break.
Ukraine over their last 5: LLDWW Most recently they were beaten by Hungary 1–2 at home. Away from home in that run: 2 wins, 0 defeats in 3. Just 0.8 goals per match – chances are not being taken. 4 clean sheets show a back line that is hard to break.
Past meetings
Last time out between these two (2 Oct 2026): Ukraine 0–3 Northern Ireland.
Goal forecast
Our model projects Northern Ireland 1.1 – 0.8 Ukraine in expected goals, roughly 1.9 combined. That points to a tight, low-scoring affair – under 2.5 rates 66%.
Betting angles
- Match result (1X2): Northern Ireland 48%, draw 23%, Ukraine 29%.
- Both teams to score: no – 50% at 1.73.
- Price worth noting: Northern Ireland to win at 2.30 – we make it 48%, the odds imply 43%.
Verdict
The 90Predict call: Under 2.5 goals (66% chance, priced 1.53). Correct-score lean: Northern Ireland 1–0 Ukraine. Bets settle on 90 minutes plus stoppage time. These are probabilities, not promises – 18+, stake only what you can afford.



