UEFA Nations League

Northern Ireland

14 Nov 2026 19:45

Ukraine

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Northern Ireland to win 2.25

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Northern Ireland vs Ukraine Predictions, Picks & Odds – 14/11/2026

UEFA Nations League · 5

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1X: Double Chance Northern Ireland or Draw

2.25 on Betfred · Confidence Medium

Odds recorded on 12 Nov 2026 at 20:49 · Odds are subject to change

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Northern Ireland have been the surprise package of Group B2, sitting top of the table with eight points from four matches. Michael O'Neill's side remain unbeaten in this campaign, and their emphatic 3-0 victory over Ukraine last time out underlined their growing confidence. Fresh faces such as Portsmouth striker Eoin Kenny and Manchester United goalkeeper Dermot Mee add depth to a 25-man squad brimming with momentum heading into this crucial home fixture.

Ukraine arrive in a precarious position, third in the group after a run of three defeats in four outings. The absence of winger Oleksandr Zubkov, sidelined with a tibial stress fracture, is a notable blow, though Mykola Shaparenko and Vladyslav Vanat have been drafted in as replacements by head coach Andrea Maldera. Still forced to stage home fixtures at neutral venues due to the ongoing conflict, Ukraine face an uphill battle to salvage their promotion hopes.

Northern Ireland's unbeaten run of four Nations League fixtures underpins the 1X selection here. Michael O'Neill's side have drawn and won alternately throughout the group stage, collecting eight points to lead the standings. That consistency at home, combined with the injection of fresh talent such as Eoin Kenny and Dermot Mee, suggests they will be difficult to break down in Belfast.

Ukraine arrive in poor form, having lost two and drawn one of their last four outings. The 3-0 defeat in the reverse fixture will weigh heavily, and the absence of winger Oleksandr Zubkov through a tibial stress fracture weakens Andrea Maldera's attacking options. Playing all "home" matches at neutral venues compounds the disruption Ukraine face throughout this campaign.

Backing the double chance in Northern Ireland's favour looks the value play, with the home win priced at 2.25 and the draw at 3.00. The under 2.5 goals line at 1.53 also merits attention given Northern Ireland's pragmatic approach and Ukraine's blunted forward line. This fixture profile points firmly towards a low-scoring affair where the hosts avoid defeat.

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Trends to Know about Northern Ireland vs Ukraine

• Northern Ireland unbeaten in four group matches
• Ukraine winless in three away fixtures
• Hosts won reverse fixture three-nil

Both lineups carry a speculated status here, with each drawn from predictions tied to the sides' previous meeting in October and adjusted for more recent developments. Treat the formations with appropriate caution: Northern Ireland's 3-4-2-1 against Ukraine's 4-4-2 offers an intriguing structural contrast, but neither XI should be considered confirmed.

Should these shapes hold, Michael O'Neill's back three will need to be compact and disciplined against a Ukrainian midfield built around Georgy Sudakov, whose creativity between the lines could prove the decisive factor. Ukraine's double pivot will look to control territory, while Northern Ireland's narrow support play behind the striker invites quick transitions.

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What time is Northern Ireland vs Ukraine?

Northern Ireland host Ukraine on 14 November 2026, with kickoff scheduled for 19:45 local time.

Where is Northern Ireland vs Ukraine being played?

The venue for this fixture is yet to be confirmed by UEFA.

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