In the 6th round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in Europe on September 7, 2025, a match will take place between the national teams of Germany and Northern Ireland. The visitors' defense will try to counter the hosts' attack.
Our prediction for Germany vs Northern Ireland
The Germans have undoubtedly improved under Nagelsmann—which, frankly, was not difficult, seeing as his predecessor, Flick, was dismissed due to failures in friendlies. Under Julian, the team at the 'home' Euros was the only one that eventual winners Spain failed to beat in regular time, and later progressed to the final round of the Nations League. On the other hand, last summer they conceded a crucial goal in extra time, and in June, again on home soil, they lost to both Portugal and France.
Northern Ireland in recent years only managed to qualify for Euro 2016—and, by the way, it was the same manager, O'Neill, who led the team to the Round of 16 that time. It hasn't happened again, but last autumn, with eleven points, the team won its Nations League group. However, in 2025, they only won their fourth friendly, against Iceland—before that, there was a draw with Switzerland and losses to Sweden and Denmark.
Wirtz and company started the 'window' in Slovakia. There was a major upset: they conceded at the end of the first and beginning of the second half, losing deservedly. Their guests in neighboring Luxembourg managed a convincing 3-1 victory.
Germany vs Northern Ireland: Key Stats and Trends
Germany have not won in four consecutive matches
Germany averages 2.4 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match
60% of Germany’s matches end with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per match is 3.6.
Northern Ireland won two out of their last six matches
Northern Ireland averages 1.5 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match
40% of Northern Ireland's matches end with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per match is 2.6.
Germany vs Northern Ireland: Possible Starting Lineups
Germany (projected lineup): Baumann - Mittelstädt, Tah, Rüdiger, Raum - Stiller, Kimmich, Wirtz, Goretzka, Adeyemi - Woltemade
Northern Ireland (projected lineup): Peacock-Farrell - Toal, McNair, Hume - Devine, Price, Galbraith, Charles, McCann, Bradley - Reid
Previous Matches: Germany vs Northern Ireland
The Germans have won each of the last nine head-to-head meetings.
Free Prediction for Germany vs Northern Ireland
It's time for the Germans to finally win again. And convincingly—our pick is a “-2 goals” handicap (odds – 1.6).
