Northern Ireland vs Ukraine Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds
Northern Ireland vs Ukraine predictions, predicted lineups, best picks, Same Game Parlay ideas and standout odds for this UEFA Nations League game.
Grayson Parker - November 14, 2026, 10:59 AM EST
6 minutesNorthern Ireland vs Ukraine Game Preview
Competition | UEFA Nations League B |
|---|---|
Game Date | Saturday, November 14, 2026 |
Game Time | 2:45 PM ET / 11:45 AM PT |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Belfast, Clearer Twist National Stadium at Windsor Park |
Northern Ireland host Ukraine at Windsor Park in the UEFA Nations League B on Saturday, and the Northern Ireland vs Ukraine betting odds have this matchup tighter than the standings suggest.
Michael O'Neill's side top the standings with eight points. Beat Ukraine in Belfast and they clinch at least a promotion playoff spot, which is exactly the kind of leverage a home crowd feeds on.
Ukraine sit third and four points back. Head coach Andrea Maldera is feeling relegation heat after back-to-back defeats against Northern Ireland and Hungary.
Northern Ireland hold the edge in previous meetings between these sides, winning twice. Ukraine own a single victory in the series, and the stakes on Saturday cut both ways.
Northern Ireland vs Ukraine Recent Results
Northern Ireland couldn't break Georgia down last time out, settling for a scoreless tie at Windsor Park. That came after another goalless home stalemate against Hungary, so the defense is not the issue. Scoring is. Jamie Donley and Isaac Price have to give this front line more bite if the hosts want to turn control into points.
Ukraine went unbeaten in four international games before this slide. Back-to-back defeats against Northern Ireland and Hungary have flipped the mood completely and left them looking over their shoulder. Heorhiy Sudakov and Vladyslav Vanat are the players who need to drive the response, because this group cannot afford another flat outing.
Northern Ireland vs Ukraine Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Northern Ireland: Eoin Toal (Injured/out), Dan Ballard (Injured/out)
Ukraine: Viktor Tsygankov (Injured/out)
Northern Ireland
The big Northern Ireland vs Ukraine lineups story is at the back. Defensive duo Dan Ballard and Eoin Toal are both out, leaving Ciaron Brown and Ruairi McConville in the middle. Ethan Galbraith picked up an issue against Georgia but has been cleared, and O'Neill could send out the same starting XI as last time in a probable 4-3-3.
Ukraine
Ukraine will be without Viktor Tsygankov at Windsor Park. Danylo Sikan and Mykola Matviienko have both served one-game suspensions, and Matviienko goes straight back in alongside Illia Zabarnyi in a probable 4-4-2.
Northern Ireland vs Ukraine Predicted Lineup
Northern Ireland
Formation: 4-3-3 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Pierce Charles; Tom Atcheson, Ciaron Brown, Ruairi McConville, Trai Hume; Justin Devenny, Ethan Galbraith, Shea Charles; Patrick Kelly, Jamie Donley, Isaac Price
Ukraine
Formation: 4-4-2 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Anatoliy Trubin; Illia Krupskyi, Illia Zabarnyi, Mykola Matviienko, Vitalii Mykolenko; Yehor Nazaryna, Yehor Yarmoliuk, Oleh Ocheretko, Heorhiy Sudakov; Vladyslav Vanat, I. Krasnopir
Northern Ireland vs Ukraine Key Stats & Game Facts
- Ukraine have received 3+ cards in 3 of their last 4 games (UEFA Nations League B).
- Northern Ireland have kept a clean sheet in 4 of their last 4 games (UEFA Nations League B).
- Shea Charles has won 3+ fouls in 4 of his last 4 appearances (UEFA Nations League B).
- Isaac Price has recorded 1+ shots on target in 4 of his last 4 appearances (UEFA Nations League B).
- Trai Hume has made 4+ tackles in 3 of his last 4 appearances (UEFA Nations League B).
Northern Ireland vs Ukraine Prediction & Best Picks
Our Prediction
Our Northern Ireland vs Ukraine prediction is a 2-1 home win. The hosts top the standings and have home field, while Ukraine arrive without Viktor Tsygankov and off back-to-back defeats. It won't be a stroll, but Northern Ireland at +167 (Polymarket) are the right side of this matchup.
Best Picks
Northern Ireland in the Moneyline market. The first of our Northern Ireland vs Ukraine best picks backs the team with the standings edge against an opponent that has dropped its last two games, and a nervy Ukraine side is there to be beaten in Belfast.
Over 2.5 Goals in the Total Goals Over/Under market. Our projected score lands on three goals, and Ukraine can't sit back with relegation pressure building, which should stretch this game more than the recent scoreless outings in Belfast suggest.
Northern Ireland vs Ukraine Same Game Parlay
Our Northern Ireland vs Ukraine same game parlay picks combine a home moneyline win, Roman Yaremchuk to score anytime, Both Teams To Score: No and Varfolomieiev Ivan Oleksandrovych to be shown a card.
Northern Ireland on the moneyline anchors the parlay. They have kept a clean sheet in 4 of their last 4 games (UEFA Nations League B), and that stubborn back line is the foundation here.
Roman Yaremchuk to score anytime is the price booster. No form stat backs this leg, so treat it as the high-variance swing in the build.
Both Teams To Score: No leans on that same Northern Ireland defense, which has kept doing its job even without Dan Ballard and Eoin Toal.
Varfolomieiev Ivan Oleksandrovych to be shown a card rounds it out. Ukraine have received 3+ cards in 3 of their last 4 games (UEFA Nations League B), so expect a messy game.
Shop around before you place this four-leg build, because Oddschecker's Same Game Parlay Comparison Tool puts the sportsbook prices side by side.
Same Game Parlay odds correct at time of publishing.
Northern Ireland vs Ukraine Talking Points
Head coach Michael O'Neill has publicly called for a more clinical edge after consecutive goalless home stalemates against Hungary and Georgia, and that is the whole game for Northern Ireland. Keep things tight and turn possession into goals, and the top spot stays theirs. Andrea Maldera's Ukraine have the opposite problem, with relegation pressure mounting and no room for another slip. The tie at +208 (Polymarket) shows the market isn't writing the visitors off, but the side with momentum and home support is the one we trust.
Northern Ireland vs Ukraine Predictions FAQs
When is Northern Ireland vs Ukraine in the UEFA Nations League B?
The game kicks off at 2:45 PM ET / 11:45 AM PT on Saturday, November 14, 2026.
Where is Northern Ireland vs Ukraine being played?
The game is being played at Clearer Twist National Stadium at Windsor Park in Belfast.
What are the predicted formations for Northern Ireland vs Ukraine?
Northern Ireland are predicted to line up in a 4-3-3 formation, while Ukraine are predicted to play a 4-4-2 formation.
What are the latest betting odds for Northern Ireland vs Ukraine?
On the moneyline, Northern Ireland are priced at +167 (Polymarket), the tie at +208 (Polymarket) and Ukraine at +228 (Polymarket) at the best available price.
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