Belarus vs Northern Ireland Predictions

• Both teams have scored in just two of Northern Ireland’s last 11 matches
• Six of Northern Ireland’s last seven games have featured fewer than three goals
• Belarus have scored one goal in their last six matches

Belarus look vulnerable on neutral ground

The atmosphere looks set to be eerie in Zalaegerszeg, Hungary for this clash which will be played in front of an empty stadium due to Uefa sanctions against Belarus, and that does not bode well for those looking for an entertaining clash with Northern Ireland on Saturday.

This clash could do well to catch fire anyway as Belarus have found the net just once in their last six games and it will take more than a 1-0 success over Luxembourg to suggest they are capable of seeing off Michael O’Neill’s side.

Admittedly, six defeats in eight away games does little to boost Northern Ireland’s case, but they have shown enough in recent home matches against Andorra and Luxembourg that they are capable of claiming the points here.

Single goal may be enough for visitors

The visitors also have a memorable 2-0 Euros qualifying victory over Denmark to draw upon and the only occasion in their last seven games when they conceded more than one goals was when they lost 5-1 to European champions Spain.

So they should have enough resolve to cope with anything Belarus might throw at them and, in a low-key environment, one goal may prove to be enough for the visitors so correct-score enthusiasts are pointed towards a 1-0 away win.