LiontipsNorthern Ireland vs Italy. Predictions and Betting Tips for 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier
Command Analysis
Northern Ireland national team is currently at the 58th position in the FIFA rankings, but we should note that in recent years British team lost almost 20 positions.
After seven rounds of the current 2022 World Cup qualifier The Green-White Army has two victories and two draws, which brought them only eight points and a third spot in the standings, which they are unlikely to hold on to.
After a decent performance in the match against Switzerland (0:0) hosts suffered two consecutive defeats and on Friday they played against Lithuania at home. In this match Baltic side suffered a disappointing defeat - at 18th minute Satkus scored an own goal after a cross by McNair.
Team's offensive line is looking weak now, they scored less than one goal per game on average.
Italy national team earned a title of the best European team in this year. At Euro 2020 Squadra Azzurra easily went past the group stage, won all the matches and then rallied past their opponents in the playoffs and beat England in the final.
During autumn Squadra Azzurra played in the Nations League finals, but failed to beat Spain in the semi-final. After that Italy beat Belgium (2:1) and earned a third place.
On Friday, team had a draw against the Red Crosses (1:1). Team has a great offensive line, they scored 13 goals in the current qualification tournament.
Trends
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 2 out of 4 most recent matches of the visitors goals were scored in both halves
СтавкаCorrect score 0:3
Northern Ireland lost 4 out of 5 most recent head-to-head matches
СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
This bet played in 2 out of 3 most recent matches of Italy
СтавкаPenalty: yes
In 3 out of 7 most recent matches of Italy penalties were given
Tip and bets
Hosts have no motivation left, but they still have the desire to prove themselves in the match against the best team of Europe. Roberto Mancini's men have no other choice but to record a confident victory, which will bring them a spot in the World Cup. In our opinion, Italian team will be able to step up and to secure a positive result.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (-1.5) on Italy
Italy national team has all of their players available and when they are motivated it is extremely hard to stop them. In 2 out of 4 most recent head-to-head matches Squadra Azzurrarecorded a victory by three goals and we are expecting the same today.
Our second bet is on Italy to win by three goals
