In a bid to secure back-to-back Nations League wins, Northern Ireland take on Hungary at Windsor Park on Monday night.
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Conclusion: Both teams score – No
Best odds: 8/11
Bookmaker: 1xBet
Northern Ireland
Starting with the hosts, while Northern Ireland may ultimately fall out of contention for March’s iconic World Cup adventure, the Greens started their Nations League campaign with an eye-catching performance at the weekend. Michael O’Neill’s side looked to make another B-League statement here after a strong performance in a foreign country with a 1-0 away win over Georgia. The former Stoke City boss is aiming to really improve his side this year and has built a reputation for consistently dominating at home. As well as winning four of their previous four games in all competitions at Windsor Park, Northern Ireland have tasted just one defeat in front of their own supporters since October 2023.
Northern Ireland Team News
The teenage duo of Arsenal’s Cheddar O’Neill and Everton starlet Brayden Graham have retained their places in the Northern Ireland squad this month. Defenders Dan Ballard, Paddy McNair, Terry Devlin and Oin Tol have all returned to the squad after missing June.
21-year-old Pierce Charles completed a season-long loan from Premier League giants Manchester City this summer and will start on the pitch. Fulham new signing Shay Charles will start in the center of the park on Monday night.
Hungary
As for the away teams, Hungary could kick off 2026 in real chaos, while the Tricolors kicked off their respective Nations League adventures with a toothless performance at home. An eventual 1-0 loss to Ukraine left Marco Rossi’s side desperately searching for immediate momentum on Monday night. Hungary face another tough test when they travel to Windsor Park as they look for some needed consistency. In fact, Rossi’s side have only managed one consecutive victory in all competitions since March 2024. However, seeking a first National League win in Belfast, Monday’s guests won 1-0 on their last trip to Windsor Park four years ago.
Hungary Team News
Talisman captain Dominik Szoboszlai signed a new contract with former Premier League champions Liverpool in July and will lead Hungary at Windsor Park on Monday night.
Now in his second season at Anfield, former Bournemouth defender Milos Kolquez will start at left-back. Blackburn Rovers goalkeeper Balazs Todt will start in Belfast where he will make his ninth cap for the national team.
Key factors to consider in Northern Ireland vs Hungary
- Hungary last visited Windsor Park in March 2022, with Monday’s visitors winning 1-0.
- Northern Ireland have suffered just one defeat in Belfast since October 2023.
- Since March 2024, Hungary has won consecutive victories in all competitions only once.
- Four of the last five meetings between Northern Ireland and Hungary have seen under 2.5 goals scored.
- Similarly, the Green Army’s previous seven consecutive games at Windsor Park have resulted in under 2.5 goals.
in conclusion
Northern Ireland began their Nations League adventure with a 1-0 win over Georgia at the weekend and will be excited to return to Windsor Park on Monday night. While Hungary may have won 1-0 when they last visited Belfast in March 2022, O’Neill’s side have rightly earned a reputation for their continued dominance on home soil. With the Greens having scored under 2.5 goals in each of their previous seven games in Belfast, opportunities here could be at a premium.
Conclusion: Both teams score – No
Best odds: 8/11
Bookmaker: 1xBet