NORTHERN IRELAND U-17 VS SWEDEN U-17 - WORLD: INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLIES MATCH PREVIEW
WORLD: INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLIES MATCH DETAILS: NORTHERN IRELAND U-17 VS SWEDEN U-17
As Northern Ireland U-17 prepare to host Sweden U-17 on February 18, 2026, with kick-off at 17:00, this WORLD: International Friendlies fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested mid-table battle.
NORTHERN IRELAND U-17 PREVIEW IN WORLD: INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLIES
Northern Ireland U-17, currently 255th in the standings with 0 points from 1 games, trail the leaders by 20 points. They've earned 0 points from 0 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 loss in their last five matches.
They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 1 goals scored.
SWEDEN U-17 PREVIEW IN WORLD: INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLIES
Sweden U-17, sitting unknown with 0 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 0 points from 0 games this season.
Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins in their last five matches.
They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 2 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 9 goals.
This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR NORTHERN IRELAND U-17 VS SWEDEN U-17
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In their previous league match against Portugal U-17, Northern Ireland U-17 recorded a 1-4 defeat while lining up in a standard formation.
Sweden U-17's last outing came against Switzerland U-17, where they secured a 5-0 victory using a standard system.
Looking ahead, Northern Ireland U-17 are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Northern Ireland U-17 and Sweden U-17 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 AND PREDICTION FOR NORTHERN IRELAND U-17 VS SWEDEN U-17
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Northern Ireland U-17's fixtures have averaged 2.5 goals per game, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 75% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Sweden U-17's games average 3.8 goals, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 33% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.
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