| Northern Ireland wins | Draw | Germany wins |
|---|---|---|
| 8.4 | 5.45 | 1.33 |
Event Details
- Date and Time: Monday, October 13, 2025, 2:45 PM EDT
- Venue: Windsor Park, Belfast, Northern Ireland
- Competition: World Cup Qualification
| Odds via 20Bet | |
| Northern Ireland vs Germany | Monday, October 13, 2025, 2:45 PM EDT |
| Northern Ireland Odds | +1000 |
| Germany Odds | -417 |
| Draw | +530 |
| Over 2.5 | -250 |
| Betting Bonus | Up to 100 $/€ |
Northern Ireland vs Germany Preview and Team News
Northern Ireland Team News
Michael O’Neill’s Northern Ireland are entering a defining period in World Cup qualification over the next five days, capped by a home showdown against Germany. The team haven’t reached a World Cup finals since 1986, which was interestingly the last time the tournament was held in Mexico.
So far, O’Neill’s side have been steady, with one win in two matches. However, their World Cup dreams will likely hinge on Friday’s result against Slovakia.
Northern Ireland played a compact 3-4-2-1 system in their 1-3 defeat to Germany last month, with Devenny and Bradley dropping in to create a back five. They were efficient on the counterattack in that clash, with Price and Galbraith’s pace causing real issues for the German defense.
Northern Ireland predicted lineup vs Germany (3-4-2-1): Peacock-Farrell; Hume, McNair, Toal; Bradley, McCann, Charles, Devenny; Price, Galbraith; Reid.
Germany Team News
This is likely to be a must-win encounter for Julian Nagelsmann’s men, with only the team finishing top of Group A automatically securing their spot in next summer’s World Cup. Currently, Germany sit third, but they should have six points heading into this clash in Belfast after what’s expected to be a straightforward assignment against Luxembourg on Friday.
Nagelsmann has overhauled his tactics for this qualification process, settling on a 3-4-2-1 formation. Wirtz and Gnabry thrived in the system against Northern Ireland last month, with both attacking midfielders scoring goals.
Job done in Cologne! 💪✅
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— German Football (@DFB_Team_EN) September 7, 2025
Up front, Woltemade provides a direct outlet, and his ability to hold up the ball and bring the attacking runners into play is a plan that Germany have adopted in their recent matches.
The squad will be without the injured Rudiger and Musiala for their October internationals.
Germany predicted lineup vs Northern Ireland (3-4-2-1): Baumann; Tah, Anton, Koch; Leweling, Kimmich, Goretzka, Raum; Wirtz, Gnabry, Woltemade.
Northern Ireland vs Germany Prediction
- Pick: Germany to win
- Odds: -417 (20Bet)
- Correct score prediction: Northern Ireland 1-2 Germany
Northern Ireland have continued to progress under O’Neill, but this is a daunting challenge against an extremely talented Germany.
We fully expect the hosts to deploy the same counterattacking tactics as they did against the same rival last month. However, it’s unlikely that Germany will be as wasteful in the final third as they were in September.
If Northern Ireland give up the same high-quality chances again, they could be made to pay. For that reason, the away win stands out as the strongest prediction for this clash.
Northern Ireland vs Germany Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Both teams to Score
- Odds: -120 (20Bet)
The best value selection in the betting this week is likely to come in the form of both teams to score.
Northern Ireland boast excellent quality on the counterattack, and that could be a crucial plan against a German side that are still getting accustomed to playing a 3-4-2-1 formation.
O’Neill’s men have been an excellent attacking threat throughout their matches this calendar year, averaging 1.8 goals per 90 minutes from an xG of 1.16. That average climbs even higher at home, where they’ve scored 2.75 per fixture.
Northern Ireland vs Germany Where to Watch (USA, Canada)
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- DAZN (Canada)
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