Northern Ireland vs Germany Preview:
Possible starting lineups:
Northern Ireland:
Peacock-Farrell; McLaughlin, Cathcart, Jonny Evans, Lewis; Corry Evans, McNair, Davis; Magennis, Washington, Lafferty
Germany:
Neuer; Klostermann, Ginter, Sule, Halstenberg; Kroos, Kimmich, Havertz; Gnabry, Werner, Reus
Northern Ireland will host Germany at Windsor Park in Belfast. Michael O'Neill's side will be looking to continue their perfect start to their Euro 2020 qualification campaign. They have won all four matches in Group C so far and sit on the top of the table with 12 points. To be honest, Ireland are yet to face the favorites and this is their first genuine challenge. Nevertheless, the fact they won all four matches until now have to be respected. The series started with home victories against Estonia (2:0) and Belarus (2:1). Niall McGinn and Steven Davis from a penalty were scorers against Estonia, while Jonny Evans and Josh Magennis netted against Belarus. Northern Ireland faced the same opponents in the next fixtures, only this time playing on road. They won 2:1 at Estonia thanks to goals scored by Conor Washington and Josh Magennis. In the last match NIR won 1:0 in Minsk with Paddy McNair late goal. The Green and Whites have a real chance of being present in the finals of Euro 2020, but must continue with the good results against the best - Germany now and the Netherlands on October 10. Manager Michael O'Neill has no fresh injury concerns from the team that faced Luxembourg three days ago, but some changes are expected. The likes of Jonny Evans, Paddy McNair and Jamal Lewis will probably return to the starting eleven.
Germany were in good form prior to the match with the Netherlands in Hamburg on Friday night. Die Mannschaft had won all three matches in Group C. Joachim Low's side managed to beat the Netherlands with 3:2 away, Belarus with 2:0 and Estonia with 8:0. As You could see, they have scored 13 goals on three matches. And they continue scoring as Serge Gnabry and Toni Kroos found the back of the net on Friday night, but left Hamburg empty-handed after conceded four goals from Netherlands. It was a disappointing result, though there is no time for tears as the match with Northern Ireland is an excellent opportunity for redemption. A victory here will be enough to lift the Germans above group leaders Northern Ireland on goal difference. But it won't be easy, particularly because coach Joachim Low is under pressure after the last defeat, as well as the players. Therefore, we can expect Low to make some changes, one of which is likely to be Marcel Halstenberg, who is expected to replace the injured Nico Schulz. In attack, Serge Gnabry and Marco Reus will play as wingers, supporting the lone striker Timo Werner. He has started the Bundesliga campaign very good and netted five goals in three matches, but failed to score against the Netherlands in the last game.
Northern Ireland vs Germany Prediction:
I expect both teams to score in this match. Germany are between the most efficient national teams in the qualifications with 15 goals, only France and Italy have scored more (16 goals, but from 5 matches). Northern Ireland have won all four matches in Group C so far and sit on the top of the table with 12 points. The players confidence is high, plus they play at home. I believe the Green and Whites are able to score against the "shaken" German defense that conceded four goals from the Netherlands.
Northern Ireland vs Germany Pick: Both teams to score - Yes @ 2.00 with Bet365
Possible starting lineups:
Northern Ireland:
Peacock-Farrell; McLaughlin, Cathcart, Jonny Evans, Lewis; Corry Evans, McNair, Davis; Magennis, Washington, Lafferty
Germany:
Neuer; Klostermann, Ginter, Sule, Halstenberg; Kroos, Kimmich, Havertz; Gnabry, Werner, Reus
Northern Ireland will host Germany at Windsor Park in Belfast. Michael O'Neill's side will be looking to continue their perfect start to their Euro 2020 qualification campaign. They have won all four matches in Group C so far and sit on the top of the table with 12 points. To be honest, Ireland are yet to face the favorites and this is their first genuine challenge. Nevertheless, the fact they won all four matches until now have to be respected. The series started with home victories against Estonia (2:0) and Belarus (2:1). Niall McGinn and Steven Davis from a penalty were scorers against Estonia, while Jonny Evans and Josh Magennis netted against Belarus. Northern Ireland faced the same opponents in the next fixtures, only this time playing on road. They won 2:1 at Estonia thanks to goals scored by Conor Washington and Josh Magennis. In the last match NIR won 1:0 in Minsk with Paddy McNair late goal. The Green and Whites have a real chance of being present in the finals of Euro 2020, but must continue with the good results against the best - Germany now and the Netherlands on October 10. Manager Michael O'Neill has no fresh injury concerns from the team that faced Luxembourg three days ago, but some changes are expected. The likes of Jonny Evans, Paddy McNair and Jamal Lewis will probably return to the starting eleven.
Germany were in good form prior to the match with the Netherlands in Hamburg on Friday night. Die Mannschaft had won all three matches in Group C. Joachim Low's side managed to beat the Netherlands with 3:2 away, Belarus with 2:0 and Estonia with 8:0. As You could see, they have scored 13 goals on three matches. And they continue scoring as Serge Gnabry and Toni Kroos found the back of the net on Friday night, but left Hamburg empty-handed after conceded four goals from Netherlands. It was a disappointing result, though there is no time for tears as the match with Northern Ireland is an excellent opportunity for redemption. A victory here will be enough to lift the Germans above group leaders Northern Ireland on goal difference. But it won't be easy, particularly because coach Joachim Low is under pressure after the last defeat, as well as the players. Therefore, we can expect Low to make some changes, one of which is likely to be Marcel Halstenberg, who is expected to replace the injured Nico Schulz. In attack, Serge Gnabry and Marco Reus will play as wingers, supporting the lone striker Timo Werner. He has started the Bundesliga campaign very good and netted five goals in three matches, but failed to score against the Netherlands in the last game.
Northern Ireland vs Germany Prediction:
I expect both teams to score in this match. Germany are between the most efficient national teams in the qualifications with 15 goals, only France and Italy have scored more (16 goals, but from 5 matches). Northern Ireland have won all four matches in Group C so far and sit on the top of the table with 12 points. The players confidence is high, plus they play at home. I believe the Green and Whites are able to score against the "shaken" German defense that conceded four goals from the Netherlands.
Northern Ireland vs Germany Pick: Both teams to score - Yes @ 2.00 with Bet365
