Northern Ireland vs Germany match review, 1:45 a.m. October 14: Potential risks in Belfast

VHO - Commenting on the match between Northern Ireland and Germany, 2026 World Cup qualifiers, facing a home team full of enthusiasm, coach Nagelsmann and his team promise it won't be easy to take all 3 points.

Northern Ireland vs Germany form

Northern Ireland could become Germany's benefactor in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Die Mannschaft were in a difficult situation after a shocking 0-2 defeat away to Slovakia in their opening match of Group A.

However, after three matches, the team under the guidance of coach Julian Nagelsmann has risen to take the top spot. Besides their efforts to win both of their most recent matches, the Germans certainly need to thank Northern Ireland for their 2-0 victory over Slovakia a few days ago.

Playing at home, Northern Ireland confidently pressed forward into the opponent's half. It only took 18 minutes for the home team to take the lead thanks to an own goal by midfielder Patrik Hrosovsky. By deliberately ceding possession to their opponents and opting for a sensible counter-attacking strategy, coach Michael O'Neill's team secured all three points.

In the 81st minute, taking advantage of goalkeeper Martin Dubravka's careless punch, defender Trai Hume seized the opportunity to unleash a precise volley, sealing a 2-0 victory for the Great Britain team.

Despite having the same 6 points as Germany and Slovakia, Northern Ireland is currently ranked second due to goal difference. Certainly, the home team will put in a great effort in their match against Germany hoping to take the top spot in the group, or at least earn a point to continue their pursuit of a North American qualification spot.

Nevertheless, defeating Germany is certainly not an easy task. Besides the advantage of playing on their familiar home ground and with the support of their fans, Coach O'Neill's team appears to be at a disadvantage compared to their opponents. Furthermore, the absence of captain Conor Bradley due to suspension also promises to significantly impact the home team's performance.

The absence of captain Conor Bradley is a significant loss for the home team.

On the other side of the pitch, Germany is in high spirits. After a humiliating defeat at the start of the season, the four-time World Cup champions have regained their momentum with two consecutive home wins, including a 3-1 victory over Northern Ireland.

History is entirely on the visitors' side. In their last seven encounters with Northern Ireland, Die Mannschaft have won every time, scoring 21 goals and conceding only 4. Clearly, in every respect, Nagelsmann's team only has a slight disadvantage in terms of playing away from home.

But to overcome the home team, who are full of momentum, Florian Wirtz and his teammates will have to maintain high concentration. In their last three away games, the visitors have only won one, drawn one, and lost one. Notably, Germany failed to win in both of their last two away matches where they were considered the favorites.

Information on the Northern Ireland vs Germany squad

Northern Ireland: Captain Conor Bradley will be sidelined due to suspension.

Germany: Kai Havertz, Jamal Musiala, Antonio Rudiger, and Marc-Andre ter Stegen are still unavailable due to injury.

Predicted lineups for Northern Ireland vs Germany

Northern Ireland: Peacock-Farrell; Hume, McNair, Toal; Spencer, McCann, S. Charles, Devenny; Galbraith, Price; Reid

Germany: Baumann; Kimmich, Anton, Tah, Raum; Pavlovic, Goretzka; Adeyemi, Gnabry, Wirtz; Woltemade

Prediction: 1-2

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