Ukraine vs Northern Ireland Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 02 Oct 2026
Ukraine vs Northern Ireland Predictions
We think Ukraine and Northern Ireland are on course for a low-scoring contest. On this basis, we will visit the Total Goals market where Under 2.5 can be wagered at attractive odds of -159.
Read on for our full Ukraine vs Northern Ireland betting analysis, featuring the reasoning behind our main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
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Ukraine take on Northern Ireland at Anton Malatinsky, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Friday 2 October.
Ukraine played out a 0-0 draw when last in action. This was on the road at Boris Paichadze Dinamo Arena against Georgia in the Nations League. The Blue and Yellow had two shots on target and 52% possession.
Northern Ireland drew 0-0 in their previous game. This was at home in the Nations League against Hungary at Windsor Park. Michael O'Neill's team didn’t see much of the ball with just 36% possession and three shots on goal.
| Nations League B | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Northern Ireland |
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1:0 | 4 |
| 2 |  Ukraine |
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1:0 | 4 |
4 wins, 4 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 9.3 attempts and 3.5 shots on goal. Ukraine have had 48.9% possession and 3.7 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 1.7 goals from 12.2 attempts and 4.6 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 4.8 corners.
Top goalscorers are Oleksiy Hutsuliak and Ruslan Malinovsky on 3 goals, while Danylo Sikan has bagged 1. Oleksiy Hutsuliak is the top assists maker on 2, with goalkeepers Anatoliy Trubin and Dmytro Riznyk managing 3 clean sheets between them.
Northern Ireland have won 4, lost 4 and drawn 2, with an average of 1.0 goals from 3.1 shots on goal and 8.4 attempts. Norn Iron have averaged 39.2% possession, 3.9 corners taken and 4.2 corners against, while conceding 1.0 goals from 3.4 shots on goal and 9.2 attempts.
Shea Charles and Isaac Price have scored 2, followed by Jamie Donley with 1. Trai Hume, Justin Devenny and Shea Charles have clocked up 1 assists, with Bailey Peacock-Farrell keeping one clean sheet in the previous 10 games.
Main Match Prediction
We don’t anticipate that the sides can combine to reach the three-goal mark and that means wagering Under 2.5 Goals. The odds of -159 look easy to back when it comes to a low-scoring Nations League encounter.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (competitive matches):
The team at Sportsgambler.com are right across the latest Nations League injury news and the form guide also informs our football predictions. This data is combined with the latest stats.
When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 61.3% chance of winning. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be somewhere between 65-70%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.
Those wanting bigger odds for their Under 2.5 Goals bet can have this selection as part of a Result & Total Goals pick. This involves predicting which team will come out on top.
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Correct Score Prediction
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We’re predicting Ukraine to land a 1-0 victory and this is available at +440. The correct score betting option provides plenty of fun and entertainment.
Player Prop Picks
Isaac Price (Northern Ireland) has bagged at least one shot on goal in his past two games. We are in favour of betting the -114 that he is able to cover the line, with this Shots on Target wager looking like it might yield dividends.
Vladyslav Vanat (Ukraine) can be backed at +195 to find the net. He looks like a value bet to find the net and we recommend backing this Anytime Goalscorer pick.
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Corners Prediction
In their past three matches, Northern Ireland have not covered the 3.5 corners line, with Ukraine conceding 4.80 corners on average in their last 10 games. There is juice when it comes to going under the Northern Ireland Team Corners line and this is priced at -118.
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Bet Builder Tips
We’ve compiled a same-game multi that includes less than three goals in total, Ukraine to triumph along with Isaac Price (Northern Ireland) to finish with one or more shots on target.
The bet builder feature allows football punters to place a multiple wager on the same game. You’re able to forecast various outcomes, with the odds increasing each time before going ahead and placing this wager.
Ukraine 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.
The Ukraine betting odds are -112 which means that they’re favourites to land victory in this Nations League encounter. It’s also suggested by the bookies that this team have a 53% chance of winning. The market suggests that Northern Ireland are least likely to win at +330.
There are two Asian Handicap options and they are Ukraine -0.5 at -119 or alternatively Northern Ireland +0.5. Either go for the favourites to win or opt for the latter and get the draw on your side at -115.
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’re anticipating that one team or more will draw a blank, then the No option on the Both Teams to Score market is chalked up at -132.
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There’s the chance to back Vladyslav Vanat at +450 to be the First Goalscorer. He’s the favourite and available at similar odds to find the net last instead.
Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.
Ukraine Stats
Northern Ireland Stats
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.70 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.70 corners awarded and 4.80 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.10 corners awarded and 4.70 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 8.50 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.80 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 3.90 corners awarded and 4.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.70 corners awarded and 4.00 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 8.10 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 7.70 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 48.90% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 51.80% 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
Ukraine vs Northern Ireland Lineups & Team News
The Ukraine vs Northern Ireland team news could change everything — review it before betting. We’ll provide the predicted and confirmed lineups for the Nations League along with up-to-date injury news.
Previous Ukraine Lineups
Previous Northern Ireland Lineups
Ukraine Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Andrea Maldera
Northern Ireland Player Stats & Squad
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Switzerland | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6:0 | 6 |
| 2 | Slovenia | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2:0 | 4 |
| 3 | Scotland | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0:3 | 1 |
| 4 | North Macedonia | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0:5 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northern Ireland | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1:0 | 4 |
| 2 | Ukraine | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1:0 | 4 |
| 3 | Georgia | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0:1 | 1 |
| 4 | Hungary | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0:1 | 1 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Austria | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6:2 | 6 |
| 2 | Kosovo | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:3 | 3 |
| 3 | Ireland | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:1 | 3 |
| 4 | Israel | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:6 | 0 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sweden | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5:2 | 6 |
| 2 | Bosnia and H. | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:2 | 4 |
| 3 | Poland | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1:3 | 1 |
| 4 | Romania | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3:6 | 0 |
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