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Northern Ireland vs Ukraine Prediction and Stats

Northern Ireland welcome Ukraine in UEFA Nations League B action on Sunday 15 November 2026.

Northern Ireland have little league football behind them yet this season, so their numbers lean on the league average. Ukraine have little league football behind them yet this season, so their numbers lean on the league average.

On the pre-match consensus, there is little to separate them: Northern Ireland 38%, the draw 30%, Ukraine 31%.

Win probabilities

Northern Ireland38%home win
Draw30%draw
Ukraine31%away win

The pre-match consensus: the chance of a home win, a draw and an away win. More than 2.25 goals: 47%.

Northern Ireland vs Ukraine: season averages side by side

Northern IrelandPer matchUkraine
0.99Expected goals (xG)1.41
1.48xG conceded1.97
0.86Goals1.56
12.4Shots11.2
17.0Tackles16.3
8.0Fouls9.3
0.5Yellow cards1.8

Season averages per match from Sportmonks, over 8 and 10 measured matches.

Northern Ireland vs Ukraine prediction

Moneyball's model expects about 2.7 goals - 1.49 for Northern Ireland and 1.23 for Ukraine - with over 2.5 goals at 51% and both teams scoring at 55%. Little separates the sides on the numbers, and a draw is the single likeliest result.

Prediction: Northern Ireland 1-1 Ukraine

Northern Ireland vs Ukraine: what the numbers say

  1. 1. A draw or either side by one goal is the likeliest shape no side above 38%
  2. 2. 2 or more goals 2.71 goals expected; 2.5 is close to a coin toss (51%)
  3. 3. Both teams to score: yes 55% by the model

Statistical leanings from the data, not certainties.

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Northern Ireland vs Ukraine: questions and answers

When is Northern Ireland vs Ukraine?

Northern Ireland vs Ukraine is on Sunday 15 November 2026, in UEFA Nations League B.

Who will win Northern Ireland vs Ukraine?

It is close: Northern Ireland 38%, draw 30%, Ukraine 31%. Our prediction is Northern Ireland 1-1 Ukraine.

How many goals will there be in Northern Ireland vs Ukraine?

Moneyball's model expects about 2.7 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 51%.

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