UEFA Nations League

Northern Ireland

05 Oct 2026 19:45

Georgia

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Northern Ireland to win 2.52

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Northern Ireland vs Georgia Predictions, Picks & Odds – 05/10/2026

UEFA Nations League · 4

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1X: Double Chance Northern Ireland or Draw

2.52 on 1xBet · Confidence Medium

Odds recorded on 04 Oct 2026 at 22:31 · Odds are subject to change

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Northern Ireland sit top of Group B2 with seven points and carry genuine promotion ambitions into this fixture. Michael O'Neill's side have been superb defensively, keeping three clean sheets in three Nations League outings without conceding a single goal. Their recent 3-0 demolition of Ukraine underlined a growing confidence, though the absence of Dan Ballard through a hamstring injury will test their defensive depth.

Georgia arrive in dire straits, propping up the group with just one point and facing a real relegation threat. Their attacking woes are alarming: five consecutive matches without scoring across all competitions paints a bleak picture. Willy Sagnol's men will remember the heartbreak of the reverse fixture, where a 99th-minute Northern Ireland winner sealed a 1-0 defeat, and they desperately need to find a cutting edge to salvage their League B status.

Northern Ireland's defensive record in this Nations League campaign is remarkable: three clean sheets in three matches, with zero goals conceded. That solidity makes the home win at 2.52 an attractive proposition. Georgia, by contrast, have failed to score in their last five matches across all competitions, a drought that underlines just how blunt their attack has become. Backing the double chance 1X feels well grounded given these contrasting trajectories.

Michael O'Neill's side arrive buoyed by a commanding victory over Ukraine, a result that demonstrated quality going forward and composure at the back. Dan Ballard's absence through a hamstring injury is a concern, yet the collective defensive discipline has been so consistent that one change should not unravel it. Georgia sit bottom of the group on a single point and desperately need a result to avoid relegation from League B.

The reverse fixture ended with a dramatic stoppage-time Northern Ireland winner, and Georgia will be hungry for revenge. Hunger alone, however, rarely compensates for a five-match scoring blank. The home side's defensive wall and Georgia's toothless attack point firmly towards a low-scoring affair, with N/A and 1.78 both worth consideration alongside the primary 1X selection. Odds correct at time of publication.

Trends to Know about Northern Ireland vs Georgia

• Northern Ireland: zero goals conceded in three
• Georgia: scoreless in five straight matches
• Northern Ireland beat Ukraine 3-0 recently

A compact 3-4-2-1 from Northern Ireland lines up against Georgia's expansive 4-3-3, setting the stage for a fascinating tactical contest. Michael O'Neill's side will look to press high in narrow banks, while Georgia's wider shape is designed to exploit the flanks and feed their attacking trio.

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is the obvious focal point for Georgia, capable of unlocking any defensive structure on his own. Northern Ireland will rely on the energy of Isaac Price and Ethan Galbraith in midfield to disrupt Georgia's rhythm and limit the supply to their forward line.

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Northern Ireland host Georgia on 5 October 2026, with kickoff scheduled for 19:45 local time.

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