Northern Ireland vs Switzerland: prediction for the World Cup qualifier

Fight for the second place in Group C continues. We offer our prediction for the World Cup qualification match between Northern Ireland and Switzerland on September 8. What to expect from match at Belfast? The answer is in our prediction.

Command Analysis

Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland national team played two friendly matches in June, back then they recorded a victory over Malta (3:0) and suffered a defeat in the match against Ukraine.
Hosts started the World Cup qualification with a defeat to Italy (0:2), then they had a draw against Bulgaria (0:0) and on September 2 British team recorded an away victory over Lithuania (4:1). Offensive line put up a great performance in that match, scoring four goals.

Switzerland

Switzerland national team performed successfully in the group stage of Euro 2020, advanced into the playoffs and then managed to beat France (4:3 on pens) and then they were beaten by Spain in the penalty shoot-out. After three rounds of the 2022 World Cup qualification Nati are at the second place in the group, they are undefeated so far.
Red Crosses recorded victories over Bulgaria (3:1) and Lithuania (1:0). In the most recent matches visitors held Italy to draw (0:0), but so far Italians are four points ahead.
Trends
СтавкаExact score 1:2
Switzerland won 2 out of 4 most recent head-to-head matches

СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 2 out of 3 most recent matches of the visitors goals were scored in both halves

СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
This bet won in 2 out of 3 most recent matches of Switzerland

Tip and bets
We are not expecting an easy match for the visitors. Northern Ireland usually play aggressively at home, but they are still a weaker team in comparision with Nati. We think that Switzerland will pick up three points in this match.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (0) on Switzerland
We think that teams will play offensively this time, they scored a number of goals in recent matches.
Our second bet is on total over 2,5 goals