Belarus vs Northern Ireland Prediction, Preview, Lineups and Team News | Nations League, October 12, 2024

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• Date: Saturday, October 12
• Kick-off Time: 6:45 pm GMT
• Venue: ZTE-Arena, Zalaegerszeg, Hungary

Round three in the UEFA Europa League C Group 3 will include Belarus and Northern Ireland coming up against each other. The Belarus vs Northern Ireland game will be held at a neutral venue in Hungary. Belarus currently sits at the top of the group with four points from three games while Northern Ireland is at third place owing to three points from two matches. Northern Ireland has won the last three outings against Belarus.

Belarus’ form in recent matches has been an atrocious one. In the last six games, the country has managed just a solitary victory to go with three defeats and two draws. Defensive woes have been a worry for Belarus, having conceded 10 goals in those six games. Despite that, Carlos Alos’ men are at the top of the group with four matchdays to go.

Northern Ireland has been a victim of inconsistencies lately. The nation has accumulated three victories, one draw, and two defeats in the last six fixtures. During this period, Northern Ireland has scored seven goals and conceded seven. The national team has a nice blend of potential and experience but will need to be confident on their day in order to secure promotion to the second tier of the Nations League.

Belarus National Football Team News

Belarus will line in a modern-day and unorthodox 3-4-3 formation. It is a big gamble for Carlos Alos but his beliefs have worked out very well so far so there will be no reason for him to divert from his preferred formation.

Northern Ireland National Football Team News

Northern Ireland on the contrary is set up in a very conventional and conservative shape. Michael O’Neill will name a 5-4-1 formation. The striker’s job will be a challenging one due to a lack of support from the wings. The midfielders will be required to make runs into the box.

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Belarus vs Northern Ireland Predicted Lineups

Belarus National Football Team Predicted Lineup (3-4-3)

Goalkeeper: Lapoukhov

Defenders: Volkov, Martynovich, Zabelin

Midfielders: Karpovich, Selyava, Ebong, Pechenin

Forwards: Bakhar, Shikavka, Antilevski

Northern Ireland National Football Team Predicted Lineup (5-4-1)

Goalkeeper: Peacock-Farrell

Defenders: Hume, Ballard, McNair, Brown, Lewis

Midfielders: Bradley, S. Charles, Saville, Price

Forwards: D. Charles

Belarus vs Northern Ireland H2H Record

According to records, Belarus and Northern Ireland have faced each other thrice in the past. The Green and White Army have won all of those contests. The most recent head-to-head matchup was held in  June 2019.

Key Players to Watch in Belarus vs Northern Ireland

Conor Bradley (Northern Ireland)

Conor Bradley is one of the well-known names in the Northern Ireland Football Team. Bradley plays for Liverpool in the Premier League primarily as a right-back. The 21-year-old has been a constant performer for his nation, having recorded three goals in the last five international games. Bradley will be required to hold his flank and step into the attack from his position regularly. Conor Bradley will undoubtedly be the player to look forward to in the Belarus vs Northern Ireland contest.

Belarus vs Northern Ireland Prediction

There is not much to separate between Belarus and Northern Ireland on Saturday evening. The former is at the top of the group while the latter possesses the superior head-to-head record. A draw promises to be the most likely outcome.

Predicted Score: Belarus 2-2 Northern Ireland

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