The Northern Ireland national team will face the Slovenia national team in Matchday 8 of the EURO 2024 Qualifiers on Tuesday, October 17, 2023. Live streaming of Northern Ireland vs Slovenia, preview, lineup predictions, and how to watch the match live broadcast, can be watched in this article.
This match at Windsor Park, Belfast is part of the EURO 2024 qualifying round group H, which is currently led by Slovenia with 16 points.
Northern Ireland is second from bottom with 6 points, only ahead of San Marino who have not won any points at all. Ian Baraclough’s side were only able to beat San Marino twice, while losing to all their other opponents. Northern Ireland did not have high motivation to play because they had no chance of qualifying for the finals.
Slovenia, on the other hand, has big ambitions to ensure a ticket to EURO 2024. Matjaz Kek’s team is currently ahead of Denmark on goal difference, who also has 16 points. Slovenia must win at home to Northern Ireland if they don’t want to lose top spot when Denmark are likely to win decisively over San Marino.
The Slovenian national team is quite confident playing away from home with a record of only losing 1 and winning 3 of the last 6 matches. They also have a psychological advantage over Northern Ireland after beating them 4-0 in the first leg.
Northern Ireland will face problems with the absence of several important players. Ali McCann, a young midfielder who has impressed for his club Preston North End, has been sidelined due to injury. Paddy McNair, a versatile defender who can also play in midfield, is also unable to feature due to suspension. These two players are Northern Ireland’s mainstays in the defense and attack sectors.
Slovenia also has problems with the condition of Sesko, a young striker who is on the rise at his club RB Salzburg. Sesko scored two goals against Northern Ireland in the first leg, but is doubtful for playing in the second leg due to a minor injury. However, Slovenia has quality players such as Josip Ilicic, Benjamin Sesko and Jan Oblak, who can make a difference on the pitch.
Based on a number of performance analyzes and the latest statistics, Slovenia is estimated to still be superior to Northern Ireland. Slovenia’s three points will be safe if Denmark makes mistakes in the other match against San Marino.
Live Stream & How To Watch
Northern Ireland vs Slovenia match at Windsor Park Stadium, Belfast can be watched live streaming. EURO 2024 Qualifiers 2024 Matchday 8 match broadcast on FOX Sports App, Fox Sports 1, Foxsports.com, or VIX+ starting 14:45 ET.
| Match | Northern Ireland vs. Slovenia |
| Competition | EURO 2024 Qualifiers |
| Match day | Matchday 8 |
| Venue | Windsor Park Stadium, Belfast |
| Date | Tuesday, October 17, 2023 |
| Kickoff | 14:45 ET |
| Official TV | FOX Sports App, Fox Sports 1, Foxsports.com, or VIX+ |
| Streaming Link | FOX Sports App, Fox Sports 1, Foxsports.com, or VIX+ |
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Interesting Statistics and Facts
Line-Up Forecast
| Northern Ireland (4-3-3) | Slovenia (4-4-2) |
| Peacock-Farrell | Oblak |
| Hume | Karnicnik |
| Ballard | Bijol |
| Evans | Blazic |
| Lewis | Janza |
| Saville | Mlakar |
| S. Charles | Elsnik |
| Thompson | Gnezda Cerin |
| Smyth | Stojanovic |
| Magennis | Sporar |
| Taylor | Sesko |
5 H2H Latest Northern Ireland – Slovenia
- September 08, 2023 – Slovenia [4 – 2] Northern Ireland (UEFA European Championship Qualifiers)
- March 29, 2016 – Northern Ireland [1 – 0] Slovenia (Friendlies)
- March 30, 2011 – Northern Ireland [0 – 0] Slovenia (UEFA European Championship Qualifiers)
- September 04, 2010 – Slovenia [0 – 1] Northern Ireland (UEFA European Championship Qualifiers)
- April 02, 2009 – Northern Ireland [1 – 0] Slovenia (UEFA World Cup Qualifiers)
Northern Ireland – Last 5 Match Results
- June 17, 2023 – Denmark [1 – 0] Northern Ireland (UEFA European Championship Qualifiers)
- June 20, 2023 – Northern Ireland [0 – 1] Kazakhstan (UEFA European Championship Qualifiers)
- September 08, 2023 – Slovenia [4 – 2] Northern Ireland (UEFA European Championship Qualifiers)
- September 10, 2023 – Kazakhstan [1 – 0] Northern Ireland (UEFA European Championship Qualifiers)
- October 14, 2023 – Northern Ireland [3 – 0] San Marino (UEFA European Championship Qualifiers)
Slovenia – Last 5 Match Results
- June 16, 2023 – Finland [2 – 0] Slovenia (UEFA European Championship Qualifiers)
- June 20, 2023 – Slovenia [1 – 1] Denmark (UEFA European Championship Qualifiers)
- September 08, 2023 – Slovenia [4 – 2] Northern Ireland (UEFA European Championship Qualifiers)
- September 11, 2023 – San Marino [0 – 4] Slovenia (UEFA European Championship Qualifiers)
- October 14, 2023 – Slovenia [3 – 0] Finland (UEFA European Championship Qualifiers)
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