Northern Ireland vs Germany Prediction: 4/1 Price could be right for hosts

Northern Ireland and Germany are both embroiled in a three-way tussle for top spot in Group A of their Fifa World Cup qualifying group, and the two sides will meet on Monday night (19:45 BST, live on BBC Two) in what could be a pivotal encounter.

The teams most recently clashed back in September where the Germans prevailed 3-1 at RheinEnergieStadion. Read on for my Northern Ireland vs Germany predictions, as well as the latest team news and match odds.

Team News

Conor Bradley was the hosts' star man in the 2-0 win over Slovakia, but he'll miss Monday's high-stakes encounter due to suspension, meaning that Brodie Spencer, who missed the aforementioned loss in September, could be given a starting berth.

Other than that, Northern Ireland could opt for an unchanged XI from Friday's win, meaning that Bailey Peacock-Farrell will start between the sticks, shielded by a back three consisting of Paddy McNair, Daniel Ballard and Trai Hume.

Stevenage's Jamie Reid will lead the line, while the likes of Shea Charles, Ali McCann and Isaac Price will retain their places in the engine room.

As for Germany, they will be without several key men; most notably, Jamal Musiala, Kai Havertz, Antonio Rudiger and Marc-Andre ter Stegen.

Niclas Fullkrug is suffering with a calf issue, meaning that Newcastle United summer signing Nick Woltemade will start up top, supported by Serge Gnabry and Florian Wirtz.

Northern Ireland vs Germany Odds

The hosts are 8/1 to claim victory on Monday night, with the draw 4/1 and Germany are a 1/3 shot, giving them an implied win probability of 75%.

Wirtz currently leads the anytime goalscorer market at 6/5, along with fellow German Woltemade, while Charles is the shortest-priced for Northern Ireland at 16/5.

A repeat of the scoreline in the reverse fixture - a 3-1 Germany win - is available at 10/1.

Both teams to score - yes @ 4/5

The hosts failed to score in six of their 10 qualifiers for Euro 2024, but they've managed to get on the scoresheet in each of their three of their World Cup qualifiers.

This newfound form up top has seen them overcome some 'must win' matches and it's no coincidence that this form has led to their best chance of qualifying for a World Cup since Russia in 2018.

The hosts also found the net in the reverse fixture against Germany, so they'll be confident that they can do so again on Monday night. Naturally, the Germans will almost certainly score at the other end - they've netted seven times across their last two games.

Isaac Price to score anytime @ 4/1

Isaac Price was the man who scored Northern Ireland's goal in that aforementioned defeat in Germany, and the 22-year-old West Bromwich Albion attacker will be looking to continue that form heading into Monday's clash.

That strike was Price's 10th international goal in just 25 appearances and, while he failed to make an impact against Slovakia on Friday, he has four goals and two assists for club and country this season, which makes him one of the hosts' most dangerous players.

Prior to the 2-0 win over Slovenia, Price scored in the two previous home ties for Northern Ireland, making him an appealing option to score anytime.

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