Luxembourg vs Northern Ireland prediction, betting tips and odds: O'Neill's men can get the job done
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Where to watch Luxembourg vs Northern Ireland
You can watch Luxembourg vs Northern Ireland in the Nations League at 7.45pm on Monday, November 18, live on Viaplay International YouTube.
Match prediction & best bet
Northern Ireland
1pt 21-20 bet365, Ladbrokes, Coral
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Luxembourg vs Northern Ireland odds
Here are the latest odds ahead of Luxembourg vs Northern Ireland in the Nations League on Monday:
| Match result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Luxembourg | 13-5 with Betfair |
| Northern Ireland | Evs with Betfair |
| Draw | 8-5 with Betfair |
Odds correct at time of publishing
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Luxembourg vs Northern Ireland predictions
If you plan your Nations League campaign with an eye on leaving yourselves needing a point from your final game in Luxembourg to seal automatic promotion, then you've planned pretty well.
That's Northern Ireland's task, as avoiding defeat will secure top spot in Nations League League C Group 3, with Bulgaria two points behind but with a weaker head-to-head record going into their home match against Belarus, who lost 2-0 in Belfast on Friday.
There was a time when Luxembourg were on the up, drawing away in France in 2017 and beating Ireland in 2021.
However, Les Lions Rouges' progress has stalled and they sit bottom of the pool with only draws against Belarus to show for their efforts and have already been condemned to finish bottom so are bound for the relegation playoffs or worse.
It all looks so simple for Michael O'Neill's men, but things rarely turn out that way, and while they have won their three home games, including a 2-0 success in the reverse fixture, they are far less reliable away from Windsor Park.
A 1-0 defeat in Bulgaria and a 0-0 with Belarus on neutral ground in Hungary have been their road results in this competition.
Although they beat Scotland at Hampden Park this year, their only two other away victories in their last 16 were against San Marino in March 2023 and, conveniently, Luxembourg, 12 months before.
Friday's win over Belarus was the latest positive sign to come for O'Neill's young team. It was also their fourth clean sheet in five matches in this group and they can complete the job with another victory.
Key stat
Luxembourg are winless in their five 2024-25 Nations League matches
Luxembourg vs Northern Ireland team news
Luxembourg
Luc Holtz is unlikely to make significant changes from the defeat against Bulgaria, with Gerson Rodrigues expected to lead the line.
Northern Ireland
Defender Ciaron Brown will miss the game after picking up a second yellow card of the campaign against Belarus. Ruairi McConville and Kofi Balmer are options to take his place.
Probable teams
Luxembourg (4-2-3-1): Cardoso; Jans, Korac, Carlson, Pinto; C Martins, Moreira; Sinani, Olesen, Bohnert; Rodrigues
Subs: Schon, Dzogovic, Rupil, Omosanya, Thill, M Martins, Fox, Gerson
Northern Ireland (3-4-1-2): P Charles; Hume, Ballard, McConville; Bradley, McCann, S Charles, Spencer; Price; Smyth, D Charles
Subs: Peacock-Farrell, Balmer, Lyons, Saville, Galbraith, Magennis, Reid
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