Northern Ireland vs Ukraine: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Northern Ireland prepare to host Ukraine on November 14, 2026, with kick-off at 20:45, this EUROPE: UEFA Nations League B, Group Stage fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Northern Ireland, currently 1st in the standings with 8 points from 4 games, are within reach of the top with 4 points behind. They've earned 2 points from 2 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 2 draws in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 0 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Ukraine, sitting 3rd with 4 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 4 points from 2 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 2 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Northern Ireland and Ukraine have favored Northern Ireland, with Ukraine claiming victory in their most recent clash (3-0). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Georgia, Northern Ireland recorded a 0-0 draw while lining up in a 3-4-2-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Charles, Brown, McConville, Atcheson, Devenny, Galbraith, Charles, Hume, Price, Kelly, Donley. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.

Ukraine's last outing came against Hungary, where they secured a 1-2 defeat using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Trubin, Mykhavko, Sarapiy, Zabarnyi, Krupskyi, Nazaryna, Ocheretko, Veleten, Ponomarenko, Tsygankov, Krasnopir. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Looking ahead, Northern Ireland are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Northern Ireland and Ukraine are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest few goals: Northern Ireland's fixtures have averaged 1 goals per game, with 1 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 0% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Ukraine's games average 1.8 goals, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 25% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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