Nations League· League B - 3· Štadión Antona Malatinského
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Ukraine vs Northern Ireland Prediction & Betting Tips
Friday, 2 October 2026 · Kick-off
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More Ukraine vs Northern Ireland tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH2 +1.5Northern Ireland +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 93% | 1.08 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 89% | 1.12 | - |
| AH1 +1.5Ukraine +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 83% | 1.21 | - |
| X2Northern Ireland or Draw | 77% | 1.30 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 73% | 1.37 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 66% | 1.52 | - |
| 1XUkraine or Draw | 61% | 1.65 | - |
| 2Northern Ireland to win | 39% | 2.54 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 34% | 2.93 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 27% | 3.71 | - |
| 1Ukraine to win | 23% | 4.39 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Northern Ireland -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 17% | 5.76 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 11% | 9.20 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Ukraine -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 7% | 13.58 | - |
Ukraine vs Northern Ireland preview & analysis
Match preview
Ukraine host Northern Ireland in the Nations League (League B - 3) at Štadión Antona Malatinského on Friday, 2 October 2026, with kick-off at 18:45 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
Ukraine arrive in mixed form, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 4 matches, scoring 4 and conceding 2. Most recently they drew with Georgia 0-0 away. They're 3rd in the table with 4 points from 4 games. Northern Ireland arrive in mixed form, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 4 matches, scoring 3 and conceding 3. Most recently they drew with Hungary 0-0 at home. They're 1st in the table with 8 points from 4 games.
Head to head
In the last 2 meetings between these sides, Ukraine have won 1, Northern Ireland have won 1 and 0 ended level. Those games averaged 1.5 goals, and both teams scored in 0 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Northern Ireland narrow favourites: Ukraine 23%, draw 38%, Northern Ireland 39%. We expect around 1.8 goals (0.7 - 1.1 in expected goals), with 27% for over 2.5 and 34% for both teams to score.
Recent form
Ukraine- 28 SeptAGeorgia0-0
- 25 SeptAHungary1-0
- 7 JunADenmark1-2
- 31 MayAPoland2-0
Northern Ireland- 28 SeptHHungary0-0
- 25 SeptAGeorgia1-0
- 8 JunAFrance1-3
- 4 JunHGuinea1-0
Head to head
Nations League table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northern Ireland | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | +4 | 8 |
| 2 |  Hungary | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 7 |
| 3 | Ukraine | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 4 |
| 4 |  Georgia | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -2 | 2 |
Ukraine vs Northern Ireland: FAQ
Who is the favourite to win Ukraine vs Northern Ireland?
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Northern Ireland are favourites. Our model gives Ukraine a 23% chance of winning, Northern Ireland 39%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in Ukraine vs Northern Ireland?
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We rate both teams to score at 34%, so BTTS No is the better bet.
When does Ukraine vs Northern Ireland kick off?
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Ukraine vs Northern Ireland kicks off at 18:45 UTC on Friday, 2 October 2026 at Štadión Antona Malatinského, Trnava.
