Luxembourg vs Northern Ireland: betting odds 18 Nov 2024

Heading into their away fixture against the Luxembourg national team, Northern Ireland have yet to secure a victory in the group, along with promotion to League B. The group leaders enter the final round as potential winners, especially considering the struggles Luxembourg are facing with their game organisation.

In their last seven matches, including June friendlies, Luxembourg have managed just one goal and suffered five defeats during this stretch. On Friday, they fell to Bulgaria (0:1), failing to score with 1.04 xG and five shots on target. The coaching staff is unlikely to make significant lineup changes, as the coach continues to place trust in Gerson Rodriguez, Christopher Martins, and Danel Sinani, who have not delivered top-level performances for the national team recently.

Deserved victories for Northern Ireland over Bulgaria (5:0) and Belarus (2:0) have cemented their position at the top. They only need a draw in the final round to secure promotion to League B, but they will undoubtedly aim for a win. In their last match, Northern Ireland capitalised on free kicks and corners, with Daniel Ballard scoring a decisive goal from a corner after the break.

Even without the suspended defender Ciaron Brown, Northern Ireland possess a more talented and versatile lineup than Luxembourg. Northern Ireland are keen to replicate the success of their first meeting with the group’s underdogs (2:0).