Northern Ireland vs Denmark Predictions - Danes to Confirm Top Spot in Group H

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 19 Nov 2023

Ralph Staniforth 19 Nov 2023

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Northern Ireland vs Denmark predictions for Monday’s Euros qualifier (21:45 SAST)
Northern Ireland have lost 7 of their last 8 matches
Can the Red and Whites extend their winning streak?

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Denmark have won their last 5 matches (Getty Images)

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Northern Ireland rarely threaten against top sides and Denmark are on a strong winning run. The Red and Whites can notch top spot in Group H with a sixth consecutive victory.

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Head-to-Head
Northern Ireland Form
Northern Ireland Injuries & Team News
Denmark Form
Denmark Injuries & Team News

Northern Ireland have lost 7 of their last 8 matches
Northern Ireland have lost 5 of their last 10 matches against Denmark
Denmark have won their last 5 matches

Head-to-Head

Denmark have a 5-2 advantage against Northern Ireland in 11 meetings with four draws.

Northern Ireland Form

Northern Ireland have lost seven of their nine Euros qualification matches, with three defeats coming at home

The Green and Whites have lost their last two after defeats to Slovenia at home (1-0) and Finland away (4-0).

Northern Ireland had 38% possession in the Finland loss on Friday and conceded after 42 minutes. Michael O'Neill’s side then shipped three more goals after half time.

Northern Ireland Injuries & Team News

Goalkeepers: Bailey Peacock-Farrell, Conor Hazard, Luke Southwood

Defenders: Trai Hume, Jamal Lewis, Michael Forbes, Jonny Evans

Brodie Spencer, Eoin Toal

Midfielders: George Saville, Conor McMenamin, Isaac Price, Jordan Thompson

Patrick Lane, Brad Lyons, Shea Charles, Josh Magennis

Forwards: Paul Smyth, Conor Washington, Dion Charles, Matthew Kennedy

Dale Taylor, Callum Marshall

Midfielder Shea Charles is available following his one-match suspension.

Defender Jonny Evans is ruled out due to injury.

Denmark Form

Denmark are unbeaten in their last seven Euros qualifiers and have won six. The Red and Whites are top of Group H and have a three-point lead.

Denmark have won their last five qualifiers and overtook Slovenia in top spot with a 2-1 home win last time out.

Kasper Hjulmand’s side were in control in the win over Slovenia with 12-2 shots and 66% possession. Joakim Mæhle and Thomas Delaney scored either side of half time to seal the victory.

Denmark Injuries & Team News

Goalkeepers: Kasper Schmeichel, Mads Hermansen, Frederik Rønnow

Defenders: Joachim Andersen, Victor Nelsson, Simon Kjær, Joakim Mæhle, Andreas Christensen, Rasmus Kristensen, Elias Jelert

Midfielders: Mathias Jensen, Morten Hjulmand, Christian Eriksen, Jacob Bruun Larsen, Matthew O'Riley, Jesper Lindstrøm, Christian Nørgaard, Robert Skov

Mohamed Daramy, Pierre-Emile Højbjerg, Thomas Delaney

Forwards: Rasmus Højlund, Jonas Wind, Yussuf Poulsen

Midfielder Christian Eriksen and striker Rasmus Højlund are out due to injury.

Verdict

Northern Ireland v Denmark

Denmark will be a step up in quality for Northern Ireland and the Green and Whites are likely to struggle. The Red and Whites are flying high and can confirm top spot with another Group H win.