UEFA Nations League

Northern Ireland

05 Oct 2026 19:45

Georgia

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Northern Ireland to win 2.40

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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

2.40 on 7bet · Confidence Medium

Odds recorded on 05 Oct 2026 at 16:41 · Odds are subject to change

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Northern Ireland sit top of Group B2 with seven points and harbour genuine promotion ambitions. Michael O'Neill's side are unbeaten across three Nations League fixtures, keeping clean sheets in every outing while netting four goals. A commanding 3-0 victory over Ukraine last time out underlined their credentials. At home, the record is formidable: nine wins, two draws and just one defeat since October 2023, with ten clean sheets in twelve matches.

Georgia prop up the group on a single point and face a real relegation threat. New manager Ramaz Svanadze, who replaced Willy Sagnol after a heartbreaking 99th-minute defeat to Northern Ireland in the reverse fixture, has yet to find a winning formula. A goalless draw with Ukraine followed by a 1-0 loss to Hungary means Georgia have now failed to score in five consecutive matches. Possession numbers remain respectable, but the finishing touch has deserted them entirely.

Northern Ireland's defensive record at home is the cornerstone of this selection. Michael O'Neill's side have kept ten clean sheets in twelve home fixtures since October 2023, conceding barely anything on their own patch. Georgia, meanwhile, have drawn a blank in five consecutive matches across all competitions, a drought that shows no sign of ending under new boss Ramaz Svanadze.

The double chance covering a home win or draw looks the strongest play here. Northern Ireland are unbeaten in three Nations League outings, while Georgia sit rock bottom of the group with a solitary point. The visitors' inability to find the net makes it extremely difficult to envisage them claiming three points in Belfast, and the home side's price at 2.40 underlines their favouritism.

Under 2.5 goals at 1.45 offers additional value given the defensive patterns on show. Three consecutive clean sheets for Northern Ireland and five goalless outings for Georgia point firmly towards a low-scoring affair. Both teams to score "no" at 1.62 aligns with the same logic. Odds correct at time of publication.

Trends to Know about Northern Ireland vs Georgia

• Ten clean sheets in twelve home matches
• Georgia scoreless in five consecutive matches
• Northern Ireland unbeaten in three group fixtures

A 3-4-2-1 against a 3-5-2 sets up a fascinating midfield contest at Windsor Park, with both sides deploying three-man defensive lines. Isaac Price and Shea Charles will need to be disciplined in the middle, as Georgia's wing-backs threaten to stretch Northern Ireland's shape on both flanks.

Georgia's lineup carries greater source confidence, drawn from multiple credible outlets, while Northern Ireland's selection remains somewhat speculative. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Georges Mikautadze lead the Georgian attack and represent the clearest danger, making the home side's defensive organisation the central tactical question of the evening.

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What time is Northern Ireland vs Georgia?

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

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