Slovakia vs Northern Ireland: Lineups, Team News, Prediction, and 14/1 Bet Builder Tip

Slovakia vs Northern Ireland Form

Slovakia secured a 2-0 victory over Luxembourg in their last match. Overall, Slovakia's recent form has been solid with three wins and two losses in their last six matches.

Northern Ireland lost their last match 1-0 away to Germany. However, prior to that, they defeated Slovakia 2-0 at home.

Over the last five meetings, Slovakia have won three, Northern Ireland have won one, and one match ended in a draw.

Slovakia vs Northern Ireland Probable Lineups

Slovakia (4-1-4-1): Dúbravka; Hancko, Obert, Skriniar, Gyömbér; Hrosovsky; Haraslín, Bero, Rigo, Duris; Strelec

Northern Ireland (5-4-1): Peacock-Farrell; Devenny, Hume, Ballard, McNair, Bradley; Price, McDonnell, Saville, Smyth; Reid

Lineups powered by WhoScored.

Slovakia vs Northern Ireland Team News

Slovakia will be without Duda due to suspension, which will force a reshuffle in midfield. Rigo is expected to step into the lineup alongside Bero and Haraslín.

Northern Ireland face a more significant injury crisis, with Spencer, Charles, and McCann all ruled out through injury. Galbraith is also suspended. These absences will particularly weaken the midfield, with Saville and McDonnell likely to shoulder the central load.

Who are the betting favourites for Slovakia vs Northern Ireland? 

Odds last updated at 11:30, Friday 14th November 2025. 

Slovakia vs Northern Ireland Match Prediction

Slovakia enter this crucial qualifier with strong momentum, boasting four clean sheets in a row at home and one of Europe’s most disciplined defensive records.

Calzona’s side rely on organisation, selective pressing and sharp transitions, with Hancko and Haraslín key to their attacking patterns.

Northern Ireland, by contrast, remain inconsistent on the road — capable of bright starts but often undone by defensive fragility and imprecise pressing.

O’Neill’s men will likely depend on counters and set pieces to trouble a Slovak side that prefers control and structure.

With Slovakia on the verge of securing World Cup qualification and Northern Ireland’s hopes fading, the hosts look well placed to dictate the contest.

Score Prediction: Slovakia 2-0 Nothern Ireland

Slovakia and Northern Ireland Player Trends

Connor Bradley - Over 2.5 Tackles in 3/3 Matches
Justin Devenny - Over 2.5 Tackles in 3/3 Matches
Connor Bradley - Carded in 2/3 Matches
Milan Skriniar - Over 1.5 Tackles in 4/4 Matches
Matus Bero - Over 1.5 Fouls in 4/4 Matches

Slovakia vs Northern Ireland Bet Builder Tip

Our bet builder tip for Slovakia vs Northern Ireland is Jamie Reid 2+ fouls, Matus Bero 2+ fouls, and David Hancko 2+ shots. 

At the time of publishing it is a best price of 14/1 with bet365, it's as short as 9/1 elsewhere.

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