Northern Ireland welcome Belarus to Windsor Park on Friday evening for their UEFA Nations League clash. The hosts come into the match in fine form after thrashing Bulgaria 5-0 in their previous outing last month. Belarus, meanwhile, will look to improve on their recent 1-1 home draw against Luxembourg. The Belfast encounter marks another important fixture for both sides as they continue their Nations League campaigns.
Where to watch Northern Ireland vs Belarus online and on television in the UK
Football fans in the UK can catch Northern Ireland vs Belarus live on Premier Sports Extra and UEFA TV, while the match will also be streamed on Viaplay's International YouTube channel. The Green and White Army's clash with the White Wings is available across multiple platforms, giving supporters plenty of viewing options.
Predictions for the upcoming fixture between Northern Ireland vs Belarus
Bookies are heavily favoring Northern Ireland in their upcoming clash with Belarus, though specific odds haven't been released yet. The Green and White Army are expected to control proceedings on their home turf, with their recent solid home form and higher FIFA ranking giving them the edge in predictions. Belarus come into this one as clear underdogs, with bookmakers giving them slim chances of causing an upset away from home. The White Wings' recent away record and lower ranking have influenced the odds makers' calculations, though as with any international fixture, surprises can't be completely ruled out. Northern Ireland's home advantage at Windsor Park looks to be a crucial factor in the betting patterns.
Northern Ireland Recent Encounters
Northern Ireland have shown quite a mixed bag of performances in their recent home fixtures at Windsor Park. The Green and White Army put in an absolute masterclass in their latest home match, thrashing Bulgaria 5-0 in the Nations League, which followed up nicely from their solid 2-0 victory against Luxembourg. These results demonstrate their ability to be quite formidable on home soil when they're firing on all cylinders. However, the consistency hasn't quite been there for the Norn Iron across all their home games. While they've managed to keep clean sheets in their last two home fixtures, suggesting a well-organised defensive unit when playing in Belfast, their attacking output has been somewhat hit-and-miss. The five-goal haul against Bulgaria stands out as a particularly bright spot, showing what they're capable of when everything clicks into place. The lads have proven they can turn Windsor Park into a proper fortress when they're at their best, but maintaining that level of performance has been their biggest challenge.
Belarus Match Performance
The White Wings have shown a rather mixed bag of performances in their recent outings, particularly struggling to find the back of the net. In their last six matches, Belarus have managed just two goals, with their most notable result being a decent 1-0 away victory against Luxembourg in the Nations League. They've developed quite a knack for grinding out draws, sharing the spoils in four of their last six fixtures, including stalemates against Northern Ireland and Bulgaria. The Belarusians have shown some defensive resilience on their travels, keeping clean sheets in two of their last three away matches. However, their attacking prowess leaves much to be desired, with goals coming at a premium. Their heaviest setback came in a friendly against Russia where they were well and truly thumped 4-0, but they've since steadied the ship with more disciplined, if unspectacular, performances. The side appears to have adopted a rather cautious approach, focusing on staying tight at the back rather than throwing caution to the wind.
Northern Ireland match history against Belarus
In the relatively brief history between these two sides, Northern Ireland have clearly had the upper hand in their encounters with Belarus. The Green and White Army have dominated the head-to-head statistics, securing two victories from their three meetings, while Belarus are yet to taste success against the Northern Irish. What's particularly impressive about Northern Ireland's record is their ability to win both home and away, showing their consistency regardless of venue. The most recent clash between these sides ended in a goalless stalemate in Belarus during their UEFA Nations League fixture, marking the first time these teams have shared the spoils. This result somewhat broke Northern Ireland's perfect record against the White Wings, though it maintained their unbeaten status in this fixture. Belarus will be keen to improve their record, having failed to secure a victory in any of their previous meetings, whether at home or on their travels.
How are Northern Ireland and Belarus doing in the league table
With neither Northern Ireland nor Belarus currently occupying any defined position in their competitive group, there's insufficient standings information to provide a meaningful comparison of their table positions. Both teams' current standings situations remain unspecified in the available data.
