Northern Ireland vs Germany Prediction for 14 October 2025 - Football

🔈 Can the "Green and White Army" avenge themselves in the upcoming clash against the "Bundesteam"? This coming Monday, Windsor Park in Belfast will host the national teams of Northern Ireland and Germany. Qualifying Group A is marked by an intriguing standings situation, and it's currently unclear how the table will shape up. Despite the home-field advantage, bookmakers are not expecting success for the "Green and White Army," giving the visitors eight-to-one odds.

Head-to-Head

📊 Northern Ireland have yet to defeat Germany in the 21st century. Over the last 10 head-to-head encounters, the "Mannschaft" have consistently come out on top. The last triumph for the "Green and White Army" dates back to 1983, during the European Championship qualifiers (1-0). In the current qualifying stage, Julian Nagelsmann's squad secured a convincing victory at the RheinEnergieStadion in Cologne, winning 3-1.

Northern Ireland Team Overview

🟢 The "Green and White Army" have kicked off their qualifying campaign on a high note, securing two victories over Luxembourg (3-1) and Slovakia (2-0). Currently, Michael O'Neill's squad sit in second place in the standings, tied on points with the leading German team. It's worth noting how impressive Northern Ireland have been on home turf—unbeaten in their last eight matches. Their last defeat in Belfast was nearly two years ago, in October 2023, against Slovenia (0-1). The "Green and White Army" haven't qualified for the World Cup since 1986, but now they have a golden opportunity to break this unfortunate streak.

⚪ Last Friday, Northern Ireland hosted Slovakia (2-0) in a home fixture. Michael O'Neill's side executed a brilliant tactical plan ahead of the match, effectively neutralizing Slovakia's attacking efforts. Despite the visitors having some territorial advantage, the "Green and White Army" played smartly on the counter and even outperformed their opponents in expected goals: 0.72 to 0.64. Currently, Northern Ireland are ranked 72nd in the FIFA world rankings and boast a squad valued at €88.73 million. The most valuable players in the team are Conor Bradley (Liverpool, €30 million), Trai Hume (Sunderland, €12 million), and Shea Charles (Southampton, €12 million).

Germany Team Overview

⚪ The German national team boasts immense potential and could be a serious contender in prestigious tournaments in the future. However, their qualifying campaign has posed several challenges from the outset, with the most significant being a defeat to Slovakia (0-2). Currently, Julian Nagelsmann's squad sits atop Group A, although they share the same points tally with Slovakia and Northern Ireland. They can, however, pride themselves on having the most effective attacking line in the group, averaging 2.33 goals per game. Serge Gnabry and Joshua Kimmich are Germany's top scorers, each netting twice.

⚫ In the last round of the qualifiers, the "Mannschaft" faced Luxembourg at the PreZero Arena in Sinsheim. Julian Nagelsmann's team trampled the "Red Lions" with a commanding 4-0 victory, as reflected by the expected goals ratio of 3.86 to 0.01. Germany's head coach favors a 4-2-3-1 formation, which fully exploits the strengths of their creative players, granting them freedom on the pitch. In recent years, Germany has struggled in major tournaments, which justifies their current 12th position in the FIFA world rankings.

Latest news

Northern Ireland

🎤 Recently, Michael O'Neill spoke to the media: "Our qualifying group is arguably the most unpredictable. We need to give it our all to boost our chances of reaching the main stage of the World Cup. We must capitalize on the home advantage. A strong home ground is a solid foundation on which we can build something greater. We have to approach the upcoming game with the belief that we can succeed, that we can beat a team of this caliber at home. Our form in Belfast has been outstanding in terms of the results we've achieved over the past two years. Since the match against Denmark at the end of 2023, we haven't conceded many goals on our turf. We're accustomed to playing solid defense at our stadium, and we need to keep that momentum going."

❌ Among the injured players who won't be able to help the national team in the upcoming qualifier are notable names like Peirs Charles (shoulder injury), Brodie Spencer (hip injury), and Jordan Thompson (ankle injury).

Germany

📰 Julian Nagelsmann commented on his team's emphatic 4-0 victory over Luxembourg: "Not everything was perfect, but we did a lot of things right. The desire was definitely there, although we could have scored more. The opponent sat deep, and after the sending-off, they sat even deeper. When you play against a team that defends so deep, having an extra player doesn't make much difference. In the end, we deserved the win, which was very much needed. We pressed well and quickly regained possession. It's not always easy to create chances when all the opposing players are in the penalty area." When asked about whether his relationship with Manuel Neuer will improve, potentially leading to the 39-year-old German's return to the national team, the coach responded: "It's not worth considering every possible scenario. Since Manuel's departure, we've had no issues with our goalkeepers. In football, situations can arise that require certain measures. As of today, that's not the case. I can't predict the future. I am in touch with Manuel Neuer, but it's not always just about football matches."

❌ The German national team's coaching staff can count on their strongest lineup for the upcoming clash.

🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards

🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards

The upcoming match will be officiated by Spanish referee Jesús Gil Manzano. Let's take a look at his stats: he averages 25 fouls per game and issues 4.84 yellow cards. Notably, in the last 8 head-to-head encounters between these teams, there have been no more than 4 yellow cards. A similar trend is observed in 5 of Germany's last 6 matches. Our pick is under 4.5 total yellow cards.

⚽ Goal Prediction

In 5 of Germany's last 7 matches, at least 3 goals have been scored. Consider the average goal-scoring rate of each team over the past year: Northern Ireland at 3.5 and Germany at 3.4. The head-to-head encounters average around 3.3 goals per game, indicating both teams' proactive approach. We suggest a bet on over 2.5 total goals.

🚩 Corner Prediction

We anticipate Northern Ireland will play defensively, conceding territorial advantage to their opponents. The "Die Mannschaft" maintains an average of 65% possession and consistently earns corners (about 5.6 per game). Additionally, Germany's individual skill should not be overlooked. We'll go with Germany to win on corners with a -2.5 handicap.

Northern Ireland traditionally put on strong performances in Belfast with the support of their home fans. We believe even Germany will find it challenging to secure a victory at Windsor Park. It's worth noting that in the 21st century, the "Green and White Army" has only suffered one heavy defeat against the "Die Mannschaft" — in other encounters, the suspense lasted until the final whistle. We predict a final score of 1-2. The key bet is Northern Ireland to win with a (+2) handicap.