Northern Ireland vs Slovakia prediction 10.10.2025 | World Cup Qualifiers

The last time these two teams met was in 2020 in the UEFA Nations League, when Slovakia won 2:1 in Northern Ireland. In total, these teams met four times. Slovakia won three times, and the remaining game ended as a goalless draw.

Regarding the number of goals, two out of four games finished with three or more goals, while both teams scored in the same number of games. 

Even though Northern Ireland went over 2.5 goals in their first two games in the World Cup Qualifiers, they are a team that often plays low-scoring games at home and particularly excel defensively. For example, they haven't lost in the last seven home games while allowing only one goal! Mainly due to a good defense, they went under 2.5 goals in six out of those seven games - 86%. 

Meanwhile, Slovakia were under 2.5 goals in both WC Qualifier games, keeping a clean sheet vs Germany and Luxembourg. They have also constantly played low-scoring games recently, going under 2.5 goals in six out of seven games across the competitions - 86%.

Considering all the above, but especially Northern Ireland's good home defensive performances and Slovakia's excellent defensive performances in the first two WC Qualifier games, we believe that an under 2.5 goals bet is the safest option for the upcoming game.

1. Northern Ireland went under 2.5 goals in six out of seven home games across the competitions
2. Slovakia went under 2.5 goals in the first two WC Qualifier games
3. Slovakia kept a clean sheet in the first two games against Luxembourg and Germany