Northern Ireland 2-0 Luxembourg

Current streaks

Recent form

Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland's recent form shows a mixed bag of results, with 3 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses in their last 6 matches. Their defensive record is noteworthy, having kept 3 clean sheets in this period, including impressive shutouts against Andorra, Scotland, and Denmark. However, their goal difference is negative (-3), largely due to two heavy defeats: a 5-1 loss to Spain and a 4-0 loss to Finland. These high-scoring games stand out, particularly as 67% of their matches saw under 2.5 goals. Despite conceding 10 goals overall, 9 of these came in just two matches, highlighting the team's generally solid defense in most games. Their ability to score consistently (1.17 goals per game) while maintaining a tight defense in the majority of matches suggests a team capable of competing, but vulnerable to occasional heavy defeats against stronger opposition.

Luxembourg

Luxembourg's recent form presents a mixed picture, with three wins and three losses in their last six matches. Notably, they are currently on a two-game losing streak against strong opponents Belgium and France, both ending in 3-0 defeats. Prior to this, Luxembourg had a promising run of three consecutive wins, including an impressive 4-1 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Euros Qualifiers, which stands out as their highest-scoring game in this period. Their defensive record has been inconsistent, managing only one clean sheet but conceding an average of 1.67 goals per game. The team's matches tend to be high-scoring affairs, with 67% of their games featuring over 2.5 goals. Despite the recent losses, Luxembourg's earlier performances, particularly in the Euros Qualifiers, suggest they can be competitive against similarly ranked opponents.

Recent home/away form

Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland's recent home form shows a mixed but improving trend. They've won three of their last six matches, including their two most recent games, indicating a potential upturn in form. Defensively, they've been solid, keeping three clean sheets and conceding only 0.5 goals per game on average. The team's goal-scoring has been modest but effective, with 1.17 goals per game. Notably, 83% of their recent home matches have seen under 2.5 goals, suggesting tight, low-scoring affairs. While there are no extended winning or losing streaks, their back-to-back victories in the latest games could be the start of a positive run. The 3-0 win against San Marino stands out as their highest-scoring game in this period.

Luxembourg

Luxembourg's recent away form has been challenging, with a current three-game losing streak and only one win in their last six matches. The team has struggled offensively, scoring just 0.33 goals per game, while their defense has been particularly vulnerable, conceding an average of 3 goals per match. A notable low point was the 9-0 defeat against Portugal in the Euro Qualifiers, contributing significantly to their -16 goal difference. On a positive note, Luxembourg managed a clean sheet in their sole victory against Liechtenstein. The team's matches have been evenly split between high and low-scoring affairs, with 50% of games going over 2.5 goals. Despite these difficulties, Luxembourg did secure a draw against Iceland, showing some resilience amidst their struggles on the road.