Northern Ireland vs Ukraine Lineups, Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds

Northern Ireland vs Ukraine Match Summary

Northern Ireland host Ukraine at Windsor Park in UEFA Nations League B. The home side are defending top spot, with promotion to League A very much on the table.

Michael O'Neill's side lead the log on eight points. Last time out, though, Georgia frustrated them in a goalless draw at Windsor Park.

Ukraine sit four points behind the hosts after back-to-back defeats against Northern Ireland and Hungary. With League C lurking below them, this trip is about stopping the rot.

Ukraine have won just once in previous meetings between the sides. Northern Ireland hold the upper hand, and three of those encounters ended level, so history offers the visitors little comfort.

Northern Ireland vs Ukraine Form

Northern Ireland are the form side of this four-team pool, and they have already beaten Ukraine in this campaign. That says plenty about the backbone of the group. Isaac Price is the spark on the left of the front three, while Shea Charles does the dirty work in the engine room. Stubborn, organised and hard to play through.

Ukraine's campaign has turned sour quickly. Before these back-to-back losses, they had gone unbeaten in four internationals. Now they rank third on form and look a side short of confidence. Heorhiy Sudakov on the left and Vladyslav Vanat up top are the men to watch, but they need far more service than they have been getting.

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

Ethan Galbraith picked up an issue against Georgia but has been cleared to play. The big blow is at the back, where Dan Ballard and Eoin Toal are both out of contention, although Michael O'Neill could stick with the same starting XI from last time out.

Ukraine

Ukraine travel to Windsor Park without Viktor Tsygankov. There is better news elsewhere, with Danylo Sikan and Mykola Matviienko both available again after serving one-match suspensions.

Northern Ireland vs Ukraine Predicted Lineup

Northern Ireland

Formation: 4-3-3

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

Predicted Starting Lineup: Anatoliy Trubin; Illia Krupskyi, Illia Zabarnyi, Mykola Matviienko, Vitalii Mykolenko; Yehor Nazaryna, Oleh Ocheretko, Yehor Yarmoliuk, Heorhiy Sudakov; Vladyslav Vanat, I. Krasnopir

Northern Ireland vs Ukraine Key Stats & Match Facts

• Ukraine have received 3+ cards in 3 of their last 4 matches (UEFA Nations League B), so discipline is a real issue for the away side.
• Northern Ireland have kept a clean sheet in 4 of their last 4 matches (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 Bets

Our prediction: Northern Ireland 2-1 Ukraine. The hosts have home backing, a settled XI and the memory of already beating this opponent in the campaign. Ukraine have enough quality to nick a goal, but losing Viktor Tsygankov hurts, and our Northern Ireland vs Ukraine prediction backs the home side to edge it.

Best Bets

Northern Ireland to win (Win Market) The home side can name a settled starting XI, while Ukraine arrive on a slump after the unbeaten run they carried before these back-to-back losses. Back the side with the momentum and the Windsor Park crowd behind them.

Total Goals Over/Under: Under 3.5 Even the projected 2-1 sits beneath this line. With a Northern Ireland back line that gives precious little away and a Ukraine attack short of rhythm, an open shootout is not what this fixture looks like.

Northern Ireland vs Ukraine Bet Builder

Our Northern Ireland vs Ukraine bet builder tips combine a home win, Roman Yaremchuk to score anytime, No in Both Teams To Score and a card for Varfolomieiev Ivan Oleksandrovych.

Northern Ireland to win anchors the slip. The hosts top the form rankings in this pool, while Ukraine sit third and have lost their way.

Roman Yaremchuk to score anytime is the bold leg. He is not in the predicted XI, so this one needs him to get on the park and find a finish.

No in Both Teams To Score leans on the home defence, which boasts a perfect four-from-four clean-sheet record across its recent UEFA Nations League B outings.

The card leg on Varfolomieiev Ivan Oleksandrovych suits a fixture with an edge, given Ukraine have collected three or more cards in three of their previous four UEFA Nations League B outings.

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Bet builder odds correct at time of publishing.

Northern Ireland vs Ukraine Talking Points

Michael O'Neill has called for a "ruthless streak" in attack after scoreless home draws earlier in the campaign, and that is the storyline of the night. His defence has done its job, keeping clean sheets in all four Nations League group matches, even with Dan Ballard and Eoin Toal now missing. The flank to watch is Isaac Price against Illia Krupskyi, because if Northern Ireland are going to find a cutting edge, it is most likely to come from the left. In the engine room, Shea Charles against Yehor Yarmoliuk and Oleh Ocheretko will decide who sets the tempo. For Ukraine it is simple: stay compact, keep their discipline and make this a stubborn, messy evening at Windsor Park.

Northern Ireland vs Ukraine Predictions FAQs

When is the Northern Ireland vs Ukraine UEFA Nations League game?

The match kicks off at 21:45 SAST on Saturday 14 November 2026.

Where is Northern Ireland vs Ukraine being played?

The match is being played at Clearer Twist National Stadium at Windsor Park.

Which players are injured for Northern Ireland and Ukraine?

Eoin Toal and Dan Ballard are listed as injured for Northern Ireland, while Viktor Tsygankov is listed as injured for Ukraine.

What predicted score does the match data give for Northern Ireland vs Ukraine?

The match data gives a predicted score of 2-1 to Northern Ireland over Ukraine.

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