At Windsor Park on 17 November 2025, Northern Ireland close out their qualifying campaign against Luxembourg in a match where the hosts aim to end on a strong note, while the visitors look to avoid yet another defeat in a difficult group.
Northern Ireland Strong at Home Despite Missed Opportunity
Northern Ireland’s hopes of finishing second vanished with their 0–1 defeat away to Slovakia on Friday, leaving them locked into third place. Even so, their home form has been a bright spot: six wins in their last eight home matches, all accompanied by clean sheets. The earlier 3–1 victory away to Luxembourg demonstrated Northern Ireland’s superiority, and returning to Belfast should further strengthen their control over the match. With pride and momentum at stake, the hosts are expected to approach the game with focus and discipline.
Luxembourg Still Searching for a Goal and a Point
Luxembourg have endured a rough campaign, losing all five of their matches so far and scoring only once - the lone goal in their 1–3 home defeat to Northern Ireland. Their wider form reflects similar struggles: they have failed to score in six of their last eight international games and consistently find themselves on the back foot against more organised opponents. The trip to Windsor Park presents yet another demanding challenge, especially against a home side with a strong defensive record.
Prediction: BTTS – No
Given Northern Ireland’s defensive resilience at home and Luxembourg’s persistent scoring difficulties, a match with goals from both sides appears unlikely. The selection is Both Teams to Score – No, expecting a controlled home performance and another scoreless outing for Luxembourg.
