UEFA Nations League · Fri, 2 Oct 2026 ·
Ukraine vs Northern Ireland — vs
Štadión Antona Malatinského · Referee: Jasper Vergoote
Match preview
Ukraine host Northern Ireland at Štadión Antona Malatinského on Friday, 2 October 2026 (18:45 UTC) in UEFA Nations League (League B) matchday 3. Ukraine sit 1st in the League B Group B table with 4 points from 2 games, while Northern Ireland are 2nd on 4.
Ukraine have won 1 of their last 2 league games (W-D); Northern Ireland have won 1 of their last 2 (W-D). Across their last 2 meetings, Ukraine have 1 win and Northern Ireland have 1. The most recent meeting, on Thursday, 3 June 2021, finished Ukraine 1-0 Northern Ireland.
Our model makes Northern Ireland or a draw the likeliest outcome at 90%, splitting the chances 10% Ukraine, 45% draw and 45% Northern Ireland.
Form, table and head-to-head
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ukraine | 2 | +1 | 4 |
| 2 | Northern Ireland | 2 | +1 | 4 |
| 3 | Hungary | 2 | -1 | 1 |
Last meetings
- Thu, 3 Jun 2021Ukraine1-0Northern Ireland
- Thu, 16 Jun 2016Ukraine0-2Northern Ireland
Next meeting: Sat, 14 Nov 2026, Northern Ireland – Ukraine
Prediction
Predicted: Northern Ireland or draw · 90% likely
Combo Double chance : draw or Northern Ireland and -2.5 goals
Ukraine: -1.5 goals · Northern Ireland: -1.5 goals
How the teams compare
- 50%Form50%
- 50%Attack50%
- 50%Head-to-head50%
- 33%Goals67%
- 46%Overall54%
Last 5 matches
Ukraine
Form
67%
Attack
9%
Defence
100%
League form: WD
Northern Ireland
Form
67%
Attack
9%
Defence
100%
League form: WD
Statistical prediction, for information only. All of today's tips and our track record
Match events
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Lineups
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