Northern Ireland take on Germany at Windsor Park looking to build on their fantastic World Cup qualifier win over Slovakia.
In what might have been the most impressive win of Michael O'Neill's tenure, his side won 2-0 at a raucous Windsor Park and now have a real chance of securing at least a playoff berth.
They come up against a Germany side who just about beat them last month in Cologne but who hammered Luxembourg 4-0 on Friday night. Julian Nagelsmann will know a win will put his side in the box seat for top spot in the group.
The Sporting News brings you this betting preview complete with the latest tips and odds ahead of this huge clash.
Northern Ireland vs. Germany: Can Michael O'Neill's men pull off a huge shock?
Northern Ireland fans and players alike will believe they can pull off their biggest win in decades against the four-time world champions and who could blame them after their recent heroics.
However despite missing several key players, Germany have a team jampacked with stars and should be able to get the crucial three points in Belfast.
It won't be easy though in what is sure to be a cauldron of noise.
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Head-to-Head: Northern Ireland vs. Germany
- The two countries have met on 20 occasions. Germany have dominated with 14 wins to Northern Ireland's two.
- Their two wins came in qualification for EURO '84 but they still failed to make the tournament over the Germans.
- Their most recent clash saw Germany run out 3-1 winners late on in Cologne.
Germany vs. Northern Ireland: Form Guide
Germany – Last 5 Matches (All Competitions)
- Germany vs. Luxembourg (World Cup qualifier)
- Germany 3-1 Northern Ireland (World Cup qualifier)
- Slovakia 2-0 Germany (World Cup qualifier)
- Germany 0-2 France (Nations League)
- Germany 1-2 Portugal (Nations League)
Northern Ireland – Last 5 Matches (All Competitions)
- Northern Ireland vs. Slovakia (World Cup qualifier)
- Germany 3-1 Northern Ireland (World Cup qualifier)
- Luxembourg 1-3 Northern Ireland (World Cup qualifier)
- Northern Ireland 1-0 Iceland (friendly)
- Denmark 2-1 Northern Ireland (friendly)
Northern Ireland vs. Germany Score Prediction
It'll be tight and tense but Germany's quality should eventually shine through. We're backing them to win but for Northern Ireland to give them a scare or two on the way.
Prediction: Northern Ireland 1-2 Germany (15/2 on Bet365)
Northern Ireland vs. Germany Team News
Northern Ireland Team News
- There is little reason to think O'Neill will make any changes to the side that toppled Slovakia on Friday night.
Germany Team News
- Nico Schlotterbeck came off at half-time in the win over Luxembourg and may be replaced in the lineup by Waldemar Anton.
- Otherwise it's likely to be an unchanged lineup from Nagelsmann.
Northern Ireland vs. Germany Predicted Lineups
This is how we think these two sides will lineup tonight with Nick Woltemade starting up top for Germany as he looks for his first international goal.
Northern Ireland predicted lineup to play Germany
(3-5-2) Peacock-Farrell (GK) — Hume, McNair, Toal — Spencer, McCann, S. Charles, Devenny Price — Galbraith, Reid
Germany predicted lineup to play Northern Ireland
(4-2-3-1) Baumann (GK) — Kimmich, Anton, Tah, Raum — Pavlovic, Goretzka — Adeyemi, Gnabry, Wirtz — Woltemade
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Northern Ireland vs. Germany Betting Odds
- Northern Ireland to Win: 8/1 Bet365
- Germany to Win: 1/3 Ladbrokes
- Draw: 19/4 Coral
Bet Builder Tips: Northern Ireland vs. Germany
Our bet builder for this game is for Germany to win, both teams to score and for Nick Woltemade to score anytime. That is currently at odds of 5.96/1 with Ladbrokes.
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How to watch Northern Ireland vs. Germany: Live stream, TV channel
Here's all the key information if you want to watch Northern Ireland vs. Germany on TV or via live stream.
- Date: Monday, October 13
- Venue: Windsor Park, Belfast
- Time: 7:45 p.m.
- TV/Stream: BBC/BBC iPlayer