Our Wales vs Northern Ireland Prediction: 1-0
Wales vs Northern Ireland in the International Match is scheduled for an 18:45 GMT kick-off on Tuesday March 31, 2026. A hard-fought battle awaits, but Wales is likely to edge past Northern Ireland with a narrow 1-0 scoreline.
This Wales vs Northern Ireland prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Wales's Last Match – Wales vs Bosnia-Herzegovina
Wales will seek to go one better this time following a 1-1 Europe - World Cup Qualifying share of the spoils with Bosnia-Herzegovina on March 26. In that match, Wales saw 62% of the ball and created 14 goal attempts, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Wales | 62% | 14 (3) | 1.19 | 89 |
 Bosnia-Herzegovina | 38% | 11 (5) | 1.01 | 51 |
Northern Ireland's Last Match – Italy vs Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland will aim to put their last result behind them following a 0-2 Europe - World Cup Qualifying loss to Italy on March 26. In that match, Northern Ireland recorded 37% possession, firing 3 shots at goal, with 1 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Italy | 63% | 13 (8) | 1.39 | 57 |
 Northern Ireland | 37% | 3 (1) | 0.21 | 36 |
Wales vs Northern Ireland Stats
Key Stats
| Wales | Northern Ireland | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.55 | Attacking Strength | 1.27 |
| 0.19 | Defence Strength | 1.05 |
| 1.4 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.9 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Wales are averaging 1.9 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while Northern Ireland average 1.0 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.
Wales 19-15
Northern Ireland 10-15
What are the odds for this match?
Wales to win: @1.727
Draw: @3.5
Northern Ireland to win: @4.333
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.85