Northern Ireland – Switzerland : Preview & Prediction
Switzerland, unbeaten in Group C after three games, victories with Bulgaria and Lithuania and a draw with Italy, face Northern Ireland. The Swiss are second with 7 points to minus four from the top, but they still have two races to catch up with Italy. The hosts, on the other hand, are at 4, penultimate and far from second place despite the last 4-1 win with Lithuania. In the other games played there was a 0-0 draw with Bulgaria and a 2-0 defeat with Italy.
Northern Ireland have not won at home in seven straight games, four defeats
In total, Ireland have lost seven in their last twelve games
Switzerland are unbeaten in Group C with two wins and one draw
The period of the eleveticians was good and in the last thirteen times they have taken the field they have won nine matches.
Northern Ireland-Switzerland according to our forecast will end with the mark “2”. The Swiss, after blocking Italy at home, have the great opportunity to continue their march towards first place. With two games to recover, however, Switzerland must not be wrong if they really want to overtake the Azzurri and fly to Qatar without going through the playoffs. The next match with Northern Ireland will be crucial because Sommer and his teammates must always win and then hope to stop Italy again in the second leg, at which point first place would be guaranteed. The technical difference between the two teams is there, the Swiss have top level players like Seferovic, Zuber, Widmer, Akanji and Sommer. On the other hand, there are no particular individuals to keep an eye on, little talent therefore to be opposed to a Switzerland which among other things has a great team organization. In addition, the reasons will all be on the side of Seferovic and his teammates as the hosts are unlikely to be able to relaunch in second place. Technically stronger, with a better game organization and motivations all on his side: Switzerland has all it takes to beat Northern Ireland and dream of Qatar.
Northern Ireland – Switzerland : Betting Tips
Switzerland – Win Odds: 2.25
Both teams to score / YES – Odds: 1.70
Over 2.5 Goals – Odds: 1.70
