Luxembourg vs Northern Ireland
25th March 1915hrs
Football – International – Friendly
Pick Away Win -1
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 13/5 odds taken 1015 GMT, Thursday 24 March
Ian Baraclough takes his Northern Ireland troops to Stade de Luxembourg this Friday night to face Luc Holtz’s Luxembourg in an international friendly. After holding UEFA Euro 2020 winners Italy to a goalless draw in their last fixture, can Norn Iron build on that and gear up for the UEFA Nations League in style? Northern Ireland are the clear favourites in this one. Keep reading for the latest odds and tips.
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Luxembourg Preview – Can the Red Lions cause an upset?
Luxembourg have won just one of their last six games, though that victory did come in their last but one match. Back in November, the Red Lions secured a 3-1 away win against Azerbaijan. However, they were beaten 3-0 at home by Republic of Ireland in their last outing.
A few years ago, Luxembourg were starting to pick up wins on home soil, seeing off the likes of Georgia, Moldova and San Marino in successive home matches in 2018. However, they have won just twice at home since March 2019.
Luxembourg have certainly improved in recent times, but this will be a tough test for Luc Holtz and his men. The bookies are offering 13/5 for a home win.
Northern Ireland Preview – Norn Iron to seal comfortable win on the road?
Ian Baraclough has slowly but surely found his feet as Northern Ireland manager, and Norn Iron head into this one having won one and drawn one of their last two. They have suffered just two defeats from their past seven, winning three along the way.
Back in November, Northern Ireland held European champions Italy to a goalless draw at Windsor Park, which was their best result under Baraclough. The match before, an own goal gave the Green and White Army a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Lithuania in Belfast.
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With the third Nations League campaign edging closer, Northern Ireland will be looking for a couple of friendly wins to gear up for the tournament in the best possible way. The away victory on Friday is priced at 10/11.
Luxembourg vs Northern Ireland Betting Advice
Luxembourg shocked Northern Ireland in a 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifier back in 2013, securing a memorable 3-2 victory on home turf. The reverse fixture in Belfast ended in a 1-1 draw.
They have met since, though, with Norn Iron running out 1-0 winners in a friendly game at Windsor Park in September 2019. An own goal gave the hosts the victory on that occasion.
Key Facts – Luxembourg vs Northern Ireland Betting Tip
- Luxembourg have won just one of their last six
- Northern Ireland held Italy to a draw in their last one
- The home side lost 3-0 to Republic of Ireland in their previous fixture
Northern Ireland will be on the lookout for a comfortable victory in Luxembourg on Friday night. We like the look of 13/5 for Baraclough’s boys to win -1. Also, take a punt on the Green and White Army to be winning at half time and full time at 11/5.
The best betting odds for Luxembourg vs Northern Ireland
Luxembourg to win: 10/11 at Bet365
Draw: 12/5 at Bet365
Northern Ireland to win: 13/5 at Bet365
