Ukraine vs Northern Ireland Prediction, H2H & Stats
World: UEFA Nations League
· League B - 3 Head to head
Last 2 meetings
1 - 0
Northern Ireland
0 - 2
Northern Ireland
UEFA Nations League table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northern Ireland |
4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4:0 | +4 | 8 |
| 2 | Hungary |
4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3:2 | +1 | 7 |
| 3 | Ukraine |
4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2:5 | -3 | 4 |
| 4 | Georgia |
4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0:2 | -2 | 2 |
Top scorers
UEFA Nations League
H. Kane
England
6goals
M. Olise
France
4goals
Lamine Yamal
Spain
4goals
L. Walta
Finland
4goals
V. Gyökeres
Sweden
4goals
T. Parrott
Rep. Of Ireland
4goals
O. Óskarsson
Iceland
3goals
Mikel Merino
Spain
3goals
Gonçalo Ramos
Portugal
3goals
João Félix
Portugal
3goals
Recent form
1 - 2
Hungary
L
0 - 3
Northern Ireland
L
0 - 0
Ukraine
D
0 - 1
Ukraine
W
2 - 1
Ukraine
L
0 - 2
Ukraine
W
1 - 0
Albania
W
1 - 3
Sweden
L
2 - 0
Iceland
W
4 - 0
Ukraine
L
0 - 0
Georgia
D
0 - 3
Northern Ireland
W
0 - 0
Hungary
D
0 - 1
Northern Ireland
W
3 - 1
Northern Ireland
L
1 - 0
Guinea
W
1 - 1
Northern Ireland
D
2 - 0
Northern Ireland
L
1 - 0
Luxembourg
W
1 - 0
Northern Ireland
L
Who wins? Three ways to read it
1 · X · 2Most likely scores
Expected goals: 0.5 Ukraine · 1 Northern Ireland
Goal lines
Team comparison
Season numbers
UEFA Nations League 2026When the goals come
Side by side
Ukraine
Northern Ireland
Ukraine vs Northern Ireland: preview and prediction
Ukraine host Northern Ireland in the World UEFA Nations League (League B - 3) on Friday, 2nd October 2026 at 19:45 at Štadión Antona Malatinského, Trnava. Ukraine sit 3rd in the table and Northern Ireland 1st.
Ukraine are struggling, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats in their last 5 games (L-W-D-L-L). Northern Ireland have been inconsistent, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 games (L-W-D-W-D).
In the last 2 meetings, Ukraine won 1, Northern Ireland won 1 and 0 ended level. These games average 1.5 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% and over 2.5 goals in 0%.
Our goal model expects about 0.5 goals for Ukraine and 1 for Northern Ireland. It gives Northern Ireland the edge (18% home win, 35% draw, 47% away win), 19% for over 2.5 goals and 25% for both teams to score. The most likely score is 0-0.
Our pick was Away or Draw at odds of 1.93. We also like Under 2.5, BTTS No.
Ukraine vs Northern Ireland FAQs
What is the best prediction for Ukraine vs Northern Ireland?
Our top tip is Double Chance: Away or Draw (1.93 odds).
Who will win Ukraine vs Northern Ireland?
Northern Ireland are favourites: our model gives Ukraine 18%, the draw 35% and Northern Ireland 47%.
Will both teams score?
Both teams scoring has a 25% chance in our model, and it happened in 0% of recent meetings.
How many goals are expected?
Our model expects 1.5 goals in total, with a 19% chance of over 2.5 goals.
When is Ukraine vs Northern Ireland?
Kick-off is on Friday, 2nd October 2026 at 19:45 at Štadión Antona Malatinského, Trnava.
Who is the referee?
Jasper Vergoote, Belgium is in charge of this game.