World Cup qualifying Betting Preview: Germany vs Northern Ireland

Germany host Northern Ireland in this World Cup qualifying encounter at RheinEnergieSTADION, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Sunday 7 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

Northern Ireland Can Avoid a Big Loss

Wagering Northern Ireland +2.25 at -106 on the Asian Handicap means our stake is divided equally between +2 and +2.5. The scoreline could be competitive when they go up against Germany.

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Germany Won 6-1 in Teams’ Last Encounter

Germany were beaten in their last game. Away from home at National Football Stadium, Slovakia claimed a 2-0 win in the World Cup qualifier. Die Mannschaft dominated possession with 70% of the ball and recorded four shots on target.

Northern Ireland got a World Cup qualifying win in their previous game. It was on their travels where Luxembourg were beaten 3-1 at Stade de Luxembourg. Michael O'Neill's men had 49% possession and six shots on goal, with Jamie Reid, Shea Charles and Justin Devenny finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

These two sides previously met at Deutsche Bank Park, with Germany landing the home Euro 2028 victory. Defeating Northern Ireland by a 6-1 scoreline.

Europe World Cup Qualification		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Northern Ireland	1	1	0	0	3	1	2	3:1	3
4	Germany	1	0	0	1	0	2	-2	0:2	0

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Germany – Last 10 Competitive Games

4 wins, 3 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.9 goals from 5.7 shots on goal and 15.4 attempts. Germany have had 59.5% possession, 585.4 passes and 5.8 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 1.4 goals from 4.3 shots on goal and 10.5 attempts, while being awarded 4.5 corners.

Tim Kleindienst leads the way with 4 goals, with Florian Wirtz and Deniz Undav scoring 3 each. Joshua Kimmich is the leading assists maker on 6, with goalkeeper Oliver Baumann keeping 2 clean sheets.

Northern Ireland – Last 10 Competitive Games

Northern Ireland have won 5, lost 3 and drawn 2, with an average of 1.6 goals from 8.2 attempts and 3.8 shots on goal. Michael O'Neill's team average 45.8% possession, 5.4 corners awarded and 3.0 corners against them, while conceding 0.9 goals from 6.7 attempts and 2.5 shots on goal.

Isaac Price has scored 5, followed by Daniel Ballard and Dion Charles with 2 goals apiece. Shea Charles has managed to clock up 4 assists in the last 10 games.

Germany vs Northern Ireland Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Germany vs Northern Ireland betting outlook has it all, including a trusted match forecast, our predicted score, best corners advice, top player prop picks and a hand-picked bet builder.

Match Prediction

Northern Ireland certainly stand out with a +2.25 goal start at -106 when it comes to this World Cup qualifying clash. They can live with their opponents throughout the contest and the Asian Handicap path looks to be the way forward.

Team news plays a valuable role and our football experts are always monitoring the players who have an injury concern. We’ve also got a handle on the form guide, with plenty of World Cup qualifying data provided which puts you in the picture in terms of stats.

Key Germany vs Northern Ireland stats:

The +2.25 line has been covered by Northern Ireland in 8 consecutive games.
The +2.25 line has been covered by Northern Ireland in 19 of their last 20 games.
The +2.25 line has been covered by Northern Ireland in 18 of their last 19 games on the road.
The -2.25 line hasn’t been covered by Germany in 6 consecutive games.
The -2.25 line hasn’t been covered by Germany in 9 of their last 10 games.
The -2.25 line hasn’t been covered by Germany in 17 of their last 20 games.

Northern Ireland +2.25 Probability

The top betting apps make it a 51.5% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Published 21:07, 05 September 2025

Correct Score Prediction

Germany

1 - 0 Northern Ireland logo

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Let’s take a chance on the +700 available that Germany secure a 1-0 victory. There’s a nice potential return waiting if we’re able to predict the correct score.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Serge Gnabry Under 0.5 Shots On Target +145

Serge Gnabry (Germany) hasn’t managed a shot on goal in seven straight games. There’s a reasonable prospect that he will fall short of the mark, with odds of +145 on offer that he doesn’t cover the Shots on Target line.

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Florian Wirtz to Score +135

Florian Wirtz (Germany) has registered three goals in his past four home matches. There are odds of +135 available for this Anytime Goalscorer wager and we think this is a value proposition for the player to find the net.

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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Northern Ireland +2.25 -106

Both Team To Score No -208

Shots On Target Serge Gnabry Under 0.5 +145

If you’re up for a same-game multi, then we’ve got Northern Ireland on the Asian Handicap at +2.25, No on the BTTS market merged with Serge Gnabry (Germany) failing to record a shot on target.

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Germany vs Northern Ireland Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bookies Make Germany Huge Favourites

Germany are operating as the colossal -909 favourites for this World Cup qualifying clash. This means the bookies give them a 90% chance of victory. Northern Ireland are regarded as a long shot to win and you can back them at +2000.

There’s a Half-Time Result market should you wish to predict the outcome at the break. Northern Ireland are +1200 here and the draw is +240, with Germany on offer at -238.

The Total Goals market indicates that Over 2.5 Goals is the betting favourite right now. The Both Teams to Score No wager is -208 and it’s perfect if you anticipate that one side or more will fail to score by the full-time whistle.

The best football betting sites have excellent coverage for the latest World Cup qualifying games. They supply customers with hundreds of markets and it’s down to you to find the best angle.

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Niclas Füllkrug Favourite to Be First Goalscorer

Favourite Niclas Füllkrug is available at +330 to be the First Goalscorer. Similar odds apply if you’re interested in him to score the last goal.

Player Goals

Niclas Füllkrug (Germany)

Nick Woltemade (Germany)

Florian Wirtz (Germany)

Serge Gnabry (Germany)

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Player Shots On Target

Serge Gnabry (Germany)

Paul Nebel (Germany)

Nadiem Amiri (Germany)

Karim Adeyemi (Germany)

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Player Shots

Niclas Füllkrug (Germany)

Nick Woltemade (Germany)

Florian Wirtz (Germany)

Serge Gnabry (Germany)

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Team Stats

Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.

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Full-Time Result

4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

An average of 1.90 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
An average of 2.70 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
An average of 3.70 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

An average of 1.60 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 10 matches
BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

An average of 5.80 corners awarded and 4.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
An average of 5.70 corners awarded and 3.80 corners against in the last 10 home matches
An average of 10.30 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
An average of 9.50 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

An average of 5.40 corners awarded and 3.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
An average of 4.20 corners awarded and 3.00 corners against in the last 10 away matches
An average of 8.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
An average of 7.20 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 matches
Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

An average of 59.50% possession in the last 10 matches
An average of 59.60% possession in the last 10 home matches
Most possession in 9 of the last 10 matches
Most possession in 9 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

An average of 45.80% possession in the last 10 matches
An average of 49.60% possession in the last 10 away matches
Most possession in 2 of the last 10 matches
Most possession in 4 of the last 10 away matches

Germany vs Northern Ireland Lineups & Team News

Be prepared — check the Germany vs Northern Ireland team news before wagering. Get the confirmed lineups for the World Cup qualifier plus the newest injury news.