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Germany vs Northern Ireland Preview: Odds, Tips, and Prediction

Date: 07 September 2025 Kick-off (UK Time): 19:45 Venue: RheinEnergieStadion Germany play host to Northern Ireland on Sunday, 07 September 2025. The clash at the RheinEnergieStadion will be the second game in Group A. The home side are expected to cruise through the group but the visitors will put up a fight so they can qualify for a first World Cup in 40 years. There is plenty of value in this tie for soccer punters at some of the best football betting sites in the industry.

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Nigel Naicker

Last updated: 2025-09-02

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Head coach Julian Nagelsmann of Germany looks on during the UEFA Nations League

Head coach Julian Nagelsmann /Getty Images

Die Mannschaft have never failed to qualify for the World Cup and are expected to breeze past their opponents in Group A. Luxembourg and Slovakia are the other two nations involved in the action. For Northern Ireland, it is set to be a tough encounter as they are winless against the Germans over their previous five games. 

Pre-Game Odds and Win Probability

  1. Home: 9/4 (3.25) – 58.8% 

  2. Draw: 5/2 (3.50) – 20.6%

  3. Away: 23/20 (2.15) – 20.6%

    Odds courtesy of Betway subject to change.

Head-to-Head Record

  1. 19/11/19 – Germany 6-1 Northern Ireland

  2. 09/09/19 – Northern Ireland 0-2 Germany

  3. 05/10/17 – Northern Ireland 1-3 Germany

  4. 11/10/16 – Germany 2-0 Northern Ireland

  5. 21/06/16 – Northern Ireland 0-1 Germany

Germany Current Form

Julian Nagelsmann’s side has won twice, drawn once, and lost twice over their previous five games. The losses were their most recent and were consecutive defeats to Portugal and France respectively. 

Florian Wirtz of Germany controls the ball during the UEFA Nations League 2025

Florian Wirtz /Getty Images

Key Players to watch

  • Joshua Kimmich
    The Bayern Munich midfielder is versatile and can play at fullback and in the heart of the midfield. Kimmich is also very technically secure and it is difficult to dispossess him. 
  • Serge Gnabry 
    The speedy winger has the ability to score goals with both his feet and beat his man at will. 
  • Florian Wirtz 
    The new Liverpool midfielder has is the heart beat of the side, adding creativity and making the play for his attackers. Wirtz is one of the most creative midfielders in Europe. 

Germany Team News

Marc-Andre ter Stegen will miss the tie due to injury so expect a change in goals with the likes of Oliver Baumann, Finn Dahmen, and Alexander Nubel all called up. New Newcastle striker, Nick Woltemade has also made the squad. 

Northern Ireland Current Form

Michael O'Neill’s side come into the encounter winless over their five previous games. Their only victory came last time out against Iceland as they drew to Switzerland and Luxembourg and lost to Sweden and Denmark respectively. 

Conor Bradley of Northern Ireland after the International Friendly match

Conor Bradley /Getty Images

Key Players to watch

  • Conor Bradley 
    The Liverpool right-back has recently recovered from injury and will be included in the squad. Bradley has had a meteoric rise at Merseyside and is an exciting player down the right wing. 
  • Paddy McNair
    The former West Brom defender has been plying his trade in the MLS for San Diego FC. The 30-year-old is an experienced defender in the Norther Ireland squad. 
  • Callum Marshall
    The 20-year-old has been called up to the squad by O'Neill following his move to Premier League outfit West Ham United after an impressive season at Huddersfield in League one. 

Northern Ireland Team News

O'Neill has selected a side of youth and experience. Conor Bradley has shrugged off an injury to be included in the squad as they fight for a chance to qualify for their first World Cup since 1986. 

Predicted Line-Ups

  1. Germany (4-3-3): Baumann, Koch, Raum, Rudiger, Tah, Kimmich, Gros, Wirtz, Gnabry, Adeyemi, Woltemade

  2. Ireland (4-2-3-1): Charles, Bradley, McConville, McNair, Toal, Galbraith, Marshall, Smyth, Donley, Price, Hale

Suggested Bets

  1. Over 2.5 Goals: The home side have plenty of attacking threat and at home are favourites to blitz past Northern Ireland. (Forecast odds: 9/10. Odds available closer to kick-off with Stake) 

  2. Both Teams to Score (No): Three of the previous five games saw Germany keep a clean sheet against the visitors. (Forecast odds: 3/2. Odds available closer to kick-off with Stake) 

Value Bets

Understanding key betting rules can also help ensure clarity when navigating different markets and potential outcomes.

  1. Germany to Win and Over 2.5 goals: The Germans have won this tie with two goals or more in three of their last five games. (Forecast odds: 11/5. Odds available closer to kick-off with Betway) 

  2. Nick Woltemade Anytime Goal Scorer: Woltemade’s confidence will be high after his move to England and with the creativity behind, expect the big striker to register on Sunday. (Forecast odds: 3/1. Odds available closer to kick-off with 1Win) 

Prediction: 

The Germans are clear favourites in this tie but Northern Ireland will put up a fight. As mentioned earlier, they have not qualified for the World Cup since 1986 and will be eager to rewrite the history books with a huge three points away to Germany. It is unlikely though, considering the quality in Nagelsmann’s side. Back the home team to win and over 2.5 goals in the encounter. New players can also benefit from a sign-up bonus  when placing value bets like these, giving them extra balance to work with.

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With a decade of sports writing expertise, Nigel Naicker has crafted compelling content across football leagues like the Premier League and UEFA Champions League, as well as cricket and UFC. A passionate storyteller since 2014, Nigel joins the SportsBoom team, ready to deliver insightful narratives across various sports disciplines.

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