UEFA Nations League

Northern Ireland

05 Oct 2026 19:45

Georgia

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Northern Ireland to win 2.45

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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

2.45 on Betano · Confidence Medium

Odds recorded on 04 Oct 2026 at 08:13 · Odds are subject to change

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Northern Ireland are flying high at the top of Group B2 with seven points from three matches, and their defensive record is remarkable. Michael O'Neill's side have not conceded a single goal across the entire Nations League campaign. Their most recent outing produced a stunning 3-0 victory away to Ukraine, achieved with less than 28% possession. That result followed a solid goalless draw with Hungary at home.

Georgia sit rock bottom of the group on just one point, and their attacking struggles are deeply concerning. Three consecutive Nations League matches without scoring tells its own story. A managerial change has added further uncertainty, with Ramaz Svanadze replacing Willy Sagnol after the heartbreaking stoppage-time defeat to Northern Ireland in the reverse fixture. The new coach will need to find answers quickly if Georgia are to avoid relegation from League B.

Northern Ireland's defensive solidity is the cornerstone of this pick. Michael O'Neill's side have not conceded a single goal across three Nations League outings, and they dismantled Ukraine 3-0 away despite holding just 27.5% possession. That kind of ruthless efficiency on the counter makes them dangerous at home, where Georgia's toothless attack will struggle to break them down.

Georgia arrive in dire straits. Three consecutive matches without scoring tells its own story, and a managerial change to Ramaz Svanadze introduces uncertainty rather than stability. The reverse fixture ended with Shea Charles netting a dramatic 99th-minute winner, so confidence within this Georgian squad will be fragile. Sitting bottom of the group with a single point, they look short of answers.

The double chance on Northern Ireland, covering a home win or draw, represents strong value here. O'Neill's men are priced at 2.45 for the outright victory, and given their watertight defence and Georgia's goalscoring woes, a clean sheet looks likely. Under 2.5 goals at N/A also deserves consideration given both sides' low-scoring tendencies in this campaign. Odds correct at time of publication.

Trends to Know about Northern Ireland vs Georgia

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

A compact 3-4-2-1 meets a fluid 4-3-3 as Northern Ireland look to frustrate Georgia's attacking intent at Windsor Park. Isaac Price and Shea Charles will be central to any hope of disrupting Georgia's midfield rhythm and limiting the space available to their wide threats.

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is the obvious focal point for Georgia, whose 4-3-3 is built to stretch defenses and create overloads in wide areas. Both lineups carry a probable tag from multiple credible sources, so the tactical picture is reasonably settled heading into kickoff.

How to Watch Northern Ireland vs Georgia Match?

What time is Northern Ireland vs Georgia?

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

Where is Northern Ireland vs Georgia being played?

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

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