Denmark and Northern Ireland are set to clash in an international friendly on Saturday, 7 June 2025, with both sides eager to bounce back from recent heavy defeats. This fixture offers a vital opportunity for each team to refine their strategies ahead of upcoming competitive matches. Denmark’s strong home record against Northern Ireland, having avoided defeat in their last four meetings, adds an extra layer of intrigue. Meanwhile, Northern Ireland’s two wins in their last five outings hint at progress under returning manager Michael O'Neill, though their struggles on the road remain a concern.
Denmark’s home advantage has often been decisive in this matchup. Averaging 1.43 goals per game on their turf, they blend attacking flair with defensive solidity. However, recent inconsistency, with just one win in their last five matches, raises questions. Christian Eriksen will be key to unlocking Northern Ireland’s defence, as Denmark aim to maintain their perfect home record against this opposition when leading 1-0. A victory here would not only reassert their dominance but also help to provide much-needed momentum ahead of September qualifiers against Scotland and Greece.
Northern Ireland, however, bring resilience and a consistent attacking threat, having scored in each of their last five matches. Liverpool full-back Conor Bradley is now the most high-profile member of their setup, but he will have to do a lot of work to help improve their away form, which is a glaring weakness, with no wins in their last five trips and an average of just 0.8 goals per game. Despite these struggles, their 2-0 triumph in the last meeting with Denmark could serve as a psychological boost as they look to upset the odds on foreign soil.
Historically, this rivalry has been tightly contested, with each side claiming one win in their last two encounters. Meetings between the two average 1.8 goals per game, suggesting a potentially low-scoring affair. With Denmark’s slight edge in head-to-head results and Northern Ireland’s recent improvement, this friendly promises to be a compelling battle of home dominance versus gritty determination. Both teams will be eager to use this match as a stepping stone towards a positive qualification campaign for the 2026 World Cup.
Denmark - Northern Ireland Key Facts
Denmark have not lost to Northern Ireland in their last four home encounters, which highlights their strong home advantage and suggests a high likelihood of a positive result for Denmark in this upcoming match.
Northern Ireland are winless in their last five away matches, indicating a concerning trend for punters considering their performance on the road, which could favour Denmark.
In their last five meetings, both teams have won two matches each with one draw, but Northern Ireland's recent victory in their last encounter may provide them with a psychological edge, making this a potentially unpredictable fixture.
Denmark vs Northern Ireland Betting Predictions
Primary Bet:Home Win @ 3/10
Denmark’s impressive home record against Northern Ireland makes them a strong choice for a "home win". Statistical models assign Denmark a 69.54% chance of victory, a figure bolstered by their unbeaten run in the last four home fixtures against Northern Ireland. Furthermore, Northern Ireland have struggled away from home, failing to win any of their last five away matches. While Northern Ireland’s recent form may appear slightly better, Denmark’s historical dominance and the advantage of playing on home soil provide a compelling case for this selection.
Secondary Bet:Under 2.5 Goals @ 27/25
The secondary bet of "under 2.5 goals" is supported by a 67.38% probability, reflecting the low-scoring nature of matches involving these two sides. Their previous meetings have averaged just 1.8 goals per match, while Denmark’s home scoring average stands at 1.43 goals, and Northern Ireland’s away average is a modest 0.8 goals. Although both teams have found the net in their last five matches, the head-to-head record suggests a tight, cagey affair. At odds of 27/25, this market offers excellent value for those seeking a complementary betting option.
