Northern Ireland – Greece : Preview & Prediction
For the 1st day of the League C of the Nations League, Northern Ireland receives Greece. The first of this group will have the opportunity to climb in League B to qualify for the next international competitions. Northern Ireland is a tough nation with a draw (0-0) against Italy for the qualification of the World Cup in Qatar. Since then, the Northern Ireland players have beaten Luxembourg (1-3) and lost to Hungary (0-1) in the last gathering in March.
On the Greek side, things are difficult with a non-qualification for the next World Cup in Qatar and results that are negative. Nevertheless, this team was able to stand up to Spain with a defeat (0-1) last November. Since then, the Greek players have shown a dull face with a draw against the modest Kosovo team (1-1) before beating Romania (0-1). Greece is still on the back of a 1-0 loss to Montenegro in the last friendly on March 28.
The two teams have not met since 2015 and a victory for Northern Ireland (3-1).
Northern Ireland has lost only one of its last 4 games.
Northern Ireland has been very solid at home with only 2 losses in their last 7 receptions.
Greece have lost 3 of their last 4 away games in all competitions.
4 of Northern Ireland’s last 6 games have seen less than 2.5 goals scored.
Greece’s last 6 games have seen less than 2.5 goals scored.
For the launch of this League C, we should see a very closed match between two teams that do not have an offensive spirit as a background. This group phase with a return match should offer balanced matches in a group where teams are close tactically and technically. Without taking any risk on both sides we see Northern Ireland closing the game in order to take at least a point at home. That’s why we start on Northern Ireland wins or draws and less than 2.5 goals will be scored. It is plausible to see also less than 1.5 goals in the game for a rating at 2.27.
Northern Ireland – Greece : Betting Tips
Northern Ireland – Win Odds: 2.25
