Northern Ireland will aim to rebound from their recent setback against Bulgaria as they prepare to face Belarus in a UEFA Nations League C clash on Saturday night.
It's congested at the top of Nations League Group C3. Currently, Belarus and Bulgaria lead with four points apiece from September's fixtures, while Northern Ireland sits just one point behind in third, thanks to their opening win over Luxembourg, who remain at the bottom.
Despite the recent 1-0 loss to Bulgaria interrupting their solid form, there's still considerable optimism around this young Northern Ireland squad. Michael O'Neill's side started their campaign on a strong note, securing a 2-0 victory over Luxembourg in Belfast with Paddy McNair and Dan Ballard scoring early to take control in their Group 3 opener.
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How to watch Belarus vs Northern Ireland online - TV channels & live streams
In the United Kingdom (UK), the Nations League A match between Belarus and Northern Ireland will be available to watch and stream online live through Viaplay.
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Belarus vs Northern Ireland kick-off time
| Date: | Saturday, October 12, 2024 |
| Kick-off time: | 7:45 pm BST |
| Venue: | ZTE Arena |
The match will be played at the ZTE Arena in Zalaegerszeg, Hungary, on Saturday, October 12, 2024, with kick-off at 7:45 pm BST for fans in the UK.
Team news & squads
Belarus team news
Although Ivan Bakhar is sidelined due to injury, Belarus can still count on the majority of their key players for this match. Notable names include Dmitri Antilevski and Yevgeni Shikavka, with Alyaksandr Martynovich set to add experience in midfield. Antilevski and Shikavka are expected to retain their spots in the White Wings' attacking line.
Belarus possible XI: Lapoukhov; Volkov, Martynovich, Zabelin; Karpovich, Yablonsky, Ebong, Pyachenin; Gromyko, Shikavka, Antilevski
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Pavlyuchenko, Lapoukhov, Ignatovich, Plotnikov |
| Defenders: | Volkov, Martynovich, Pechenin, Politevich, Polyakov, Karpovich, Pavlovets, Nechaev, Zabelin, Moskalenchik, Parkhomenko, Pigas |
| Midfielders: | Ebong, Gromyko, Yablonski, Klimovich, Kireev, Kaplenko, Korzun, Bocherov, Kovalev, Barkovskiy, Selyava |
| Forwards: | Morozov, Shikavka, Shumansky, Kontsevoj, Antilevski, Bakhar, Melnichenko |
Northern Ireland team news
Head coach Michael O'Neill faces a challenge with Bailey Peacock-Farrell sidelined due to injury, ruling him out for both Nations League fixtures. In his absence, Christy Pym from Mansfield Town has been brought in as cover and will compete with Luke Southwood and Pierce Charles for the starting goalkeeper position on Saturday.
Defensively, Northern Ireland also feel the impact of Dan Ballard's absence, and with Jonny Evans of Manchester United recently retiring from international duty, O'Neill will need to make adjustments at the back.
On a positive note, the attacking lineup gets a boost with the return of Jamie Reid, who had been forced to miss the September matches due to a blood clot. The Stevenage forward is ready to contribute and strengthen Northern Ireland's offensive options.
Northern Ireland possible XI: Southwood; Hume, McNair, Toal, Brown, Lewis; Bradley, Saville, S. Charles, Price; D. Charles
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Peacock-Farrell, Hazard, Charles, Southwood, Pym, Clarke |
| Defenders: | Bradley, Lewis, Hume, Ballard, McNair, Toal, Spencer, Donnelly, Brown |
| Midfielders: | Charles, Galbraith, Price, Lane, McCann, Saville, Evans, Thompson, Boyd-Munce, Lyons, Johnston |
| Forwards: | Charles, Marshall, McCausland, Reid, Taylor, Smyth, Lavery, Magennis, McMenamin |
Head-to-Head Record
| Date | Home Team | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 12/06/2019 | Belarus 0-1 Northern Ireland | EURO, Qualification |
| 25/03/2019 | Northern Ireland 2-1 Belarus | EURO, Qualification |
| 28/05/2016 | Northern Ireland 3-0 Belarus | International Friendly |