Northern Ireland vs. Italy Prediction, Picks & Odds

Dimers' Northern Ireland vs. Italy prediction for the World Cup qualifying play-off match on March 26, 2026 includes win probabilities and picks for the biggest betting markets.
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Mar 26, 7:45PM Stadio Atleti Azzurri d'Italia (Bergamo)
Italy
Mar 26, 7:45PM Stadio Atleti Azzurri d'Italia (Bergamo)
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ItalyITA
Score Summary
Northern IrelandNIR
S. Tonali (56')
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M. Kean (80')
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ITA
100.0%
Draw
0.0%
NIR
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Match Timeline
88'
Substitution
Substitution for Italy: G. Raspadori replaces M. Kean
83'
Substitution
Substitution for Italy: N. Pisilli replaces S. Tonali
83'
Substitution
Substitution for Italy: M. Palestra replaces M. Politano
80'
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Goal scored for Italy by M. Kean, assisted by S. Tonali
0-2
79'
Substitution
Substitution for Northern Ireland: J. Reid replaces B. Spencer
79'
Substitution
Substitution for Northern Ireland: J. Magennis replaces J. Donley
68'
Substitution
Substitution for Northern Ireland: P. Smyth replaces T. Devlin
64'
Substitution
Substitution for Italy: F. Esposito replaces M. Retegui
63'
Substitution
Substitution for Italy: F. Gatti replaces A. Bastoni
58'
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A. Bastoni (Italy) cautioned
56'
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Goal scored for Italy by S. Tonali
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Northern Ireland vs. Italy: Match prediction & analysis

Dimers' Northern Ireland vs. Italy prediction is powered by a soccer ratings framework applied consistently across every match. We evaluate team strength, recent performance, player involvement, and underlying data signals to deliver clear, data-driven insights.

Match overview

  • Teams: Northern Ireland vs. Italy
  • Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026
  • Time: 3:45 PM ET
  • Venue: Stadio Atleti Azzurri d'Italia
  • Tournament: FIFA World Cup qualifying play-offs

Current betting odds

  • Moneyline: Northern Ireland +1400, Italy -325, draw +480
  • Total (Over/Under): 2.5 goals (-125/+106)

Dimers' win probabilities

  • Northern Ireland: 7.9%
  • Italy: 75.5%
  • Draw: 16.6%

These probabilities are generated using Dimers' international soccer ratings system, designed to help bettors navigate World Cup predictions with greater confidence and clarity.

Correct score

The most likely correct score for this match is Northern Ireland 0-2 Italy.

Correct score projections reflect expected scoring distributions. In some cases, a team can carry a higher overall win probability while the most likely specific outcome is a narrow result or a draw.

Our prediction

Italy is the most likely winner of this match with a win probability of 75.5%.

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Summary

Dimers' Northern Ireland vs. Italy prediction aims to turn chaos into clarity. Our coverage is grounded in repeatable logic, data-driven analysis, and consistent modeling—not headlines or hunches.

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