Slovakia vs Northern Ireland Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 14 Nov 2025

World Cup qualifying Betting Preview: Slovakia vs Northern Ireland

Second-placed Slovakia take on third-placed Northern Ireland at Kosice Football Arena, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Friday 14 November. Our Group A betting preview features expert World Cup qualifying predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

Slovakia can’t be ignored when they meet Northern Ireland, especially as betting odds of -102 are available for this prediction. Head to the Full-Time Result market to back this value selection.

Slovakia won their last game 2-0 and that was in the World Cup qualifier. This was recorded at Anton Malatinsky at home to Luxembourg. The Slovak Falcons had three shots on target and 50% possession, while Adam Obert and Ivan Schranz scored one goal apiece.

Northern Ireland were defeated in their previous game, being beaten at home to Germany by a 1-0 World Cup qualifying scoreline at Windsor Park. Michael O'Neill's men were restricted to just 37% possession and had three shots on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Northern Ireland won the most recent encounter between these teams. A 2-0 home victory was recorded against Slovakia at Windsor Park.

Europe World Cup Qualification		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Slovakia	6	4	0	2	6	8	-2	6:8	12
3	Northern Ireland	6	3	0	3	7	6	1	7:6	9

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5 wins, 3 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 9.0 attempts and 4.3 shots on goal. Slovakia have had 50.4% possession and 5.3 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 0.8 goals from 9.4 attempts and 4.1 shots on goal, while earning 4.9 corners.

Top goalscorer David Strelec has found the net 4 times, David Hancko 2, with Ivan Schranz and two other players on 1. Ondrej Duda and Lukas Haraslin have racked up the most assists with 2, while goalkeeper Martin Dubravka has 4 clean sheets.

Northern Ireland have won 5, lost 3 and drawn 2, with an average of 8.9 attempts, 3.9 shots on goal and 1.7 goals. Norn Iron average 45.0% possession, 5.8 corners in their favour and 2.7 corners against, while 0.8 goals have been conceded from 2.2 shots on goal and 5.7 attempts.

Isaac Price has landed 5 goals, Daniel Ballard 2, with Trai Hume and two others scoring 1. Shea Charles has had 3 assists, with Bailey Peacock-Farrell notching one clean sheet in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Slovakia confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Martin Dubravka (GK), Norbert Gyomber, Milan Skriniar, Adam Obert, David Hancko, Matus Bero, Stanislav Lobotka, Tomas Rigo, David Duris, David Strelec, Lukas Haraslin.

Northern Ireland confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Bailey Peacock-Farrell (GK), Ruairi McConville, Daniel Ballard, Paddy McNair, Trai Hume, Conor Bradley, George Saville, Justin Devenny, Brad Lyons, Isaac Price, Dion Charles.

Slovakia vs Northern Ireland Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Slovakia vs Northern Ireland betting preview covers everything you need, including a key match prediction, a corners betting angle, correct score insight, top player prop bets and a value-packed bet builder recommendation.

Match Prediction

We’ve identified a value bet in the form of Slovakia who are trading at odds of -102. There’s plenty of juice in the price when it comes to this selection and they can win this World Cup qualifying clash.

We study the World Cup qualifying form as a first port of call and also make sure we’re across any injuries before making our football predictions. Then it’s a case of understanding the sort of narrative that the stats provide.

Key Slovakia vs Northern Ireland stats:

• Slovakia have won 6 of their last 10 games at home.
• Slovakia have won 3 of their last 5 games.
• Slovakia have won 2 consecutive games at home.
• Northern Ireland have lost 12 of their last 18 games on the road.
• Northern Ireland have lost 6 of their last 10 games on the road.

The latest odds at the best betting sites suggest our pick carries a 50.5% chance of winning. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

There are ways to squeeze more juice from backing Slovakia. The Result & Both Teams to Score and Double Result markets are great alternatives and the same applies to Asian Handicap.

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Our Match Prediction

Slovakia To Win @ -102 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Slovakia 2 - 0 Northern Ireland

Slovakia are available at +700 to win by a 2-0 scoreline. Correct score betting allows us to bet at bigger odds and it’s also a fun type of wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jamie Reid Under 0.5 Shots On Target -167

Jamie Reid (Northern Ireland) has finished without a shot on goal in three consecutive matches. We think he might not cover the line, with odds of -167 being served up for this Shots on Target bet.

Latest Jamie Reid Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+330

First

+750

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-161

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David Strelec to Score +210

David Strelec (Slovakia) has netted two goals in his past six games. We’re happy to take the +210 for this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he finds the net at least once.

Latest David Strelec Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+230

First

+480

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-132

Under 0.5

-128

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Corners Prediction

Northern Ireland Over 3.5 Corners -138

The 3.5 corners line has been covered by Northern Ireland in their past ten games, with the corner count against Slovakia going over 3.5 in their last five matches. If you agree with our verdict that the Northern Ireland Team Corners line is too low, go for odds of -138 that they go over.

Competitive Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Slovakia

Total

10.20 5.30 4.90

Home

9.90 6.20 3.70

Away

9.70 4.90 4.80

Northern Ireland

Total

8.50 5.80 2.70

Home

9.40 5.80 3.60

Away

7.50 4.60 2.90

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 8.5

-149

Under 8.5

+104

Slovakia Corners

Over 4.5

-147

Under 4.5

-102

Northern Ireland Corners

Over 3.5

-143

Under 3.5

-104

Most Corners

1

-152

X

+600

2

+160

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Slovakia vs Northern Ireland Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Slovakia are the +108 favourites on the 1x2 betting. That implies a 48% chance of triumphing in this World Cup qualifying encounter according to the latest odds. If you want to back the outsider, Northern Ireland are available at +295.

There are different ways to bet on Slovakia winning and that includes the -130 about them on the Asian Handicap -0.25. It also means that if they draw with Northern Ireland, you get half stakes refunded.

Under 2.5 Goals is available as the favourite and a bet on this pick means that you don’t want more than two goals to be netted. If you anticipate that a minimum of one side can manage a clean sheet, you might want to take the -159 about Both Teams to Score No.

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Full-Time Result

1

+108

X

+205

2

+295

Half-Time Result

1

+185

X

-100

2

+350

Double Chance

1X

-417

12

-278

X2

-141

Draw No Bet

1

-227

2

+163

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-130

2 Hcp +0.25

+105

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-213

Over 2.5

+160

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+114

No

-159

David Strelec is the market leader to be First Goalscorer at +480 while there’s also the chance to back him to find the net at +230.

David Strelec (Slovakia)

First

+230

Anytime

+480

Dávid Duris (Slovakia)

First

+270

Anytime

+600

Isaac Price (Northern Ireland)

First

+300

Anytime

+650

Leo Sauer (Slovakia)

First

+300

Anytime

+700

Lukás Haraslín (Slovakia)

First

+310

Anytime

+700

Ivan Schranz (Slovakia)

First

+320

Anytime

+650

Róbert Bozeník (Slovakia)

First

+320

Anytime

+700

Jamie Reid (Northern Ireland)

First

+330

Anytime

+750

Ondrej Duda (Slovakia)

First

+480

Anytime

+1050

Ethan Galbraith (Northern Ireland)

First

+500

Anytime

+1150

Matús Bero (Slovakia)

First

+525

Anytime

+1150

Patrik Hrosovsky (Slovakia)

First

+575

Anytime

+1300

George Saville (Northern Ireland)

First

+750

Anytime

+1700

David Hancko (Slovakia)

First

+750

Anytime

+1800

Conor Bradley (Northern Ireland)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Justin Devenny (Northern Ireland)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Adam Obert (Slovakia)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

David Strelec (Slovakia)

Over 0.5

-132

Under 0.5

-128

Dávid Duris (Slovakia)

Over 0.5

-119

Under 0.5

-141

Lukás Haraslín (Slovakia)

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-143

Leo Sauer (Slovakia)

Over 0.5

-116

Under 0.5

-147

Ivan Schranz (Slovakia)

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-161

Jamie Reid (Northern Ireland)

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-161

Róbert Bozeník (Slovakia)

Over 0.5

-104

Under 0.5

-164

Isaac Price (Northern Ireland)

Over 0.5

+102

Under 0.5

-175

Ethan Galbraith (Northern Ireland)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-286

Ondrej Duda (Slovakia)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-333

Matús Bero (Slovakia)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-357

Patrik Hrosovsky (Slovakia)

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-370

Justin Devenny (Northern Ireland)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-455

George Saville (Northern Ireland)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-556

David Hancko (Slovakia)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-588

Adam Obert (Slovakia)

Over 0.5

+360

Under 0.5

-1111

Conor Bradley (Northern Ireland)

Over 0.5

+370

Under 0.5

-1250

Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.

Slovakia Stats

Northern Ireland Stats

Full-Time Result

• 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws 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 1.20 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.80 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.70 goals scored and 0.80 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 3 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 5.30 corners awarded and 4.90 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 6.20 corners awarded and 3.70 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 10.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 9.90 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 5.80 corners awarded and 2.70 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 4.60 corners awarded and 2.90 corners against in the last 10 away matches
• An average of 8.50 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 7.50 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
• Had the most corners in 9 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

• An average of 50.40% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 52.70% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 6 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 45.00% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 47.50% 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

Slovakia vs Northern Ireland Lineups & Team News

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