Tip WON  ·  Italy 2-0 Northern Ireland
🏆 Euro World Cup Qualifier 📅 Thursday, 26th March 2026
ITA
Italy
L W W W W
2-0
VS
NOR
Northern Ireland
W L L W L
Today's Top Prediction
Recommended Selection
Over 1.5
We're backing over 1.5 goals in this fixture.
Odds
1.22
~90% implied
Confidence
80%
Strong Pick
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Supporting Bets
★ Main Over 1.5 — over 1.5 goals @1.22
Goals Over 1.5 80%

Supporting bets are derived from form data and are secondary to the main selection. All tips carry risk.

Bettor Intelligence
📊 Value Assessment
+8%
edge
Value Bet
The market prices this at 82% but our model gives it 90%. That's a +8% edge — statistically meaningful.
💰 Kelly Criterion
Strategy% of bankrolle.g. $1,000
Full Kelly 44.5% $445.00
Half Kelly 22.3% $223.00
Quarter Kelly 11.1% $111.00
Most professionals use Half or Quarter Kelly to manage variance. Full Kelly maximises expected growth but carries higher drawdown risk.
Form Streak Tracker
Italy
L W W W W W W L D L
〰 Mixed 1 in a row
Momentum 40%
Northern Ireland
W L L W L W W L L D
〰 Mixed 1 in a row
Momentum 40%
⚔ Head to Head
Italy5W
Draw2
Northern Ireland1W
Supports Tip Over 1.5 goals in 63% of H2H meetings (avg 1.8).
📈 Recent Form
Italy wins6/10
Northern Ireland wins4/10
Goals per game3.4
H2H avg goals1.8
Supports Tip Over 1.5 goals in 80% of recent games.
6-1-3
Italy form
4-1-5
Northern Ireland form
13%
H2H BTTS rate
1.8
H2H avg goals
Team Form Ratings
Italy
Overall
6.3
Scoring
8.3
Defence
4.3
Northern Ireland
Overall
4.3
Scoring
3.7
Defence
5.3
Key Analytics
Italy
2.5
Goals
scored/game
1.7
Goals
conceded/game
40%
Clean
sheets
Northern Ireland
1.1
Goals
scored/game
1.4
Goals
conceded/game
30%
Clean
sheets
Combination Markets

Derived from form data. Highlighted row = highest probability in each group.

Result & BTTS
Home Win & BTTS Yes 28%
Home Win & BTTS No 28%
Draw & BTTS Yes 5%
Draw & BTTS No 5%
Away Win & BTTS Yes 18%
Away Win & BTTS No 18%
Result & Goals
Home Win & Over 2.5 33%
Home Win & Under 2.5 22%
Draw & Over 2.5 5%
Draw & Under 2.5 4%
Away Win & Over 2.5 22%
Away Win & Under 2.5 14%
Match History
Head to Head
15.11.21
WCQ: Northern Ireland
Italy
0
0
25.03.21
WCQ: Italy
Northern Ireland
2
0
11.10.11
EUR: Italy
Northern Ireland
3
0
08.10.10
EUR: Northern Ireland
Italy
0
0
06.06.09
FI: Italy
Northern Ireland
3
0
03.06.03
FI: Italy
Northern Ireland
2
0
15.01.58
WCQ: Northern Ireland
Italy
2
1
25.04.57
WCQ: Italy
Northern Ireland
1
0
Recent Results
Italy
16.11.25
WCQ: Italy
Norway
1
4
L
13.11.25
WCQ: Moldova
Italy
0
2
W
14.10.25
WCQ: Italy
Israel
3
0
W
11.10.25
WCQ: Estonia
Italy
1
3
W
08.09.25
WCQ: Israel
Italy
4
5
W
05.09.25
WCQ: Italy
Estonia
5
0
W
09.06.25
WCQ: Italy
Moldova
2
0
W
06.06.25
WCQ: Norway
Italy
3
0
L
23.03.25
UNL: Germany
Italy
3
3
D
20.03.25
UNL: Italy
Germany
1
2
L
Northern Ireland
17.11.25
WCQ: Northern Ireland
Luxembourg
1
0
W
14.11.25
WCQ: Slovakia
Northern Ireland
1
0
L
13.10.25
WCQ: Northern Ireland
Germany
0
1
L
10.10.25
WCQ: Northern Ireland
Slovakia
2
0
W
07.09.25
WCQ: Germany
Northern Ireland
3
1
L
04.09.25
WCQ: Luxembourg
Northern Ireland
1
3
W
10.06.25
FI: Northern Ireland
Iceland
1
0
W
07.06.25
FI: Denmark
Northern Ireland
2
1
L
25.03.25
FI: Sweden
Northern Ireland
5
1
L
21.03.25
FI: Northern Ireland
Switzerland
1
1
D
Expert Analysis

On Thursday, 26th March 2026, Italy host Northern Ireland in Euro World Cup Qualifier. Our analysis points to over 1.5 goals as the standout bet.

Italy come into this showing mixed form, with 6 wins, 1 draws and 3 losses from their last 10 matches. They average 2.5 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per game.

Northern Ireland are inconsistent on the road — 4W 1D 5L in 10 games, scoring 1.1 and conceding 1.4 per match.

Historically, Italy have won 5 of the last 8 meetings against Northern Ireland, who have taken 1 victories, with 2 draws. Both teams scored in 13% of those games, averaging 1.8 goals.

With all factors considered, over 1.5 goals at 1.22 represents the strongest value angle in this fixture. Confirm team news before placing.


You cannot just guess and hope to beat the bookies in this Euro World Cup Qualifier clash; it takes real research. Finding a reliable bet means completely trusting the stats and ignoring whatever the media hype is trying to sell you today. We always start our breakdown with the home side.

Sure, their overall season record matters for the baseline odds, but we care way more about their recent games. That recent stretch shows us if they are actually scoring goals easily or leaking them at the back right now. On the other side of the pitch, the away team needs the exact same treatment.

Are they hitting a rough patch, or are they quietly finding their best form? We compare their whole season to their last few outings to find the real answer. Plus, looking at how these two teams matched up in the past is a massive deal. Those older games often highlight mental blocks or clashing playing styles that normal betting models completely miss.

When you mix that history with current form, the winning choice becomes incredibly obvious. We highly recommend going with Over 1.5, which offers fantastic value at @1.22. As soon as the whistle blows, our job is done and we just watch the game play out.

The final score will show if our numbers were on point. Take a look at our other daily predictions to keep winning.

Match Intelligence FAQ
What is the best bet for Italy vs Northern Ireland?
Our top pick is Over 1.5 — over 1.5 goals at around 1.22. Confidence: 80%.
What is Italy's recent form?
Italy have won 6, drawn 1 and lost 3 of their last 10 — decent form.
How has Northern Ireland been performing?
Northern Ireland: 4W 1D 5L from 10 games — inconsistent.
What is the H2H record?
Italy 5 wins vs Northern Ireland's 1, with 2 draws in 8 meetings. Avg 1.8 goals.
How many goals are expected?
Recent matches involving these sides average 3.4 goals. H2H BTTS rate: 13%.
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