Rabat – Northern Ireland hosts Germany in an important European qualifier. Both teams enter Group A level on points 6 each after three matches, but Germany leads on goal difference.
Northern Ireland aims to secure a difficult home win, while Germany seeks to win and maintain its lead, moving closer to direct qualification.
Match Details
- Fixture: Northern Ireland vs Germany
- Competition: FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers (UEFA), Group A
- Venue: Windsor Park, Belfast
- Date: Monday, October 13, 2025
- Kick-off: 19:45 (GMT+1)
- How to Watch: BeIN Sports 1 MENA, RTL, ZDF
Northern Ireland Team News
- Captain Conor Bradley is suspended after picking up a red card in the previous match against Slovakia.
- Goalkeeper Pierce Charles is out injured, so Bailey Peacock-Farrell will start between the posts.
The home side may continue with their 3-4-2-1 system, using Trai Hume and Isaac Price in attack.
Northern Ireland predicted lineup: Bailey Peacock-Farrell; Brodie Spencer, Paddy McNair, Jonny Evans, Trai Hume; Jordan Thompson, George Saville, Shea Charles; Conor Washington, Dion Charles, Paul Smyth.
Germany Team News
Germany are missing several key players like Kai Havertz, Jamal Musiala, Antonio Rüdiger, and Marc-Andre ter Stegen are all sidelined due to injury.
Niclas Fullkrug is also doubtful, so Nick Woltemade is expected to lead the attack. With Serge Gnabry and Florian Wirtz supporting the attack.
In defense, Schlotterbeck is uncertain; players like Waldemar Anton or Robin Koch may play.
What to Expect
This should be a tight match. Northern Ireland will work hard to defend deep, use their home advantage.
They will aim to score from counterattacks or set-pieces.
Germany, meanwhile, is expected to dominate possession and push forward when gaps appear.
Their attacking depth should help, although injuries may limit options. In past meetings, Germany has won every match this century against Northern Ireland
Safe Calls
- Both Teams to Score: YES — Northern Ireland is likely to find one goal from a set piece, and Germany should also score.
- Over 2.5 Goals: YES — attacking potential on both sides, and history suggests goals.
- Gnabry or Woltemade to score: YES
- Germany to Win or Draw: YES — Germany are the favorites
Prediction: Germany 2-1 Northern Ireland
