Northern Ireland 2-0 Belarus

Current streaks

Recent form

Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland's recent form presents an intriguing mix of results, showcasing both promising performances and areas for improvement. The team have shown resilience in their last six matches, securing three wins, one draw, and suffering two losses. A notable highlight is their most recent match, a commanding 5-0 victory over Bulgaria in the UEFA Nations League, which stands out as their highest-scoring game in this period. Northern Ireland have also demonstrated defensive solidity, keeping four clean sheets in their last six outings. However, they've struggled for consistency, unable to string together more than two consecutive wins. The team's goal-scoring record is somewhat polarised, with 10 goals scored across six matches, but five of those coming in a single game. Their defensive record is generally strong, conceding an average of just one goal per game, although the 5-1 defeat to Spain in a friendly serves as an outlier. With 67% of their matches featuring under 2.5 goals, Northern Ireland tend to be involved in lower-scoring affairs, which aligns with their defensive prowess.

Belarus

Belarus have shown mixed form in their recent matches, with a notable improvement in defensive solidity. They have managed three clean sheets in their last six games, including two consecutive 0-0 draws against Northern Ireland and Bulgaria. However, their attacking prowess has been lacking, scoring only twice in this period, averaging a mere 0.33 goals per game. The team's defensive improvement is evident in their last four matches, where they've conceded just one goal, a stark contrast to the eight goals shipped in the two friendlies against Israel and Russia. Belarus' most recent victory came against Luxembourg in a UEFA Nations League fixture, breaking a winless streak of four matches. Despite their defensive resilience, the team's struggles in front of goal are reflected in the fact that 67% of their recent matches have seen under 2.5 goals, highlighting a trend towards low-scoring affairs.

Recent home/away form

Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland have been in exceptional form at home, winning five of their last six matches and currently enjoying a four-game winning streak. Their defensive prowess is particularly noteworthy, with five clean sheets in six games and only one goal conceded during this period. The team's attacking output has been impressive as well, scoring 14 goals in total, with a standout 5-0 victory against Bulgaria in their most recent UEFA Nations League fixture. This high-scoring match bucked the trend of their typically lower-scoring encounters, as 67% of their games saw under 2.5 goals. Northern Ireland's goal difference of +13 over these six matches underscores their dominance at home, with an average of 2.33 goals scored per game whilst conceding a miserly 0.17 goals per game.

Belarus

Belarus have shown impressive defensive resilience in their recent away fixtures, keeping four clean sheets in their last six matches on foreign soil. Their form has been relatively steady, with two wins, three draws, and only one loss in this period. Notably, Belarus have been involved in a series of low-scoring affairs, with five out of their six recent away games featuring under 2.5 goals. The standout result in this run was undoubtedly their 3-3 draw against Switzerland in the Euro Qualifiers, which was the only match where both teams scored and the goals tally exceeded 2.5. Despite their solid defensive record, Belarus have struggled to find the back of the net consistently, averaging less than a goal per game in their last six away fixtures.