Northern Ireland vs Italy: Predictions, odds & betting tipsUnbeaten and yet to concede a goal at Windsor Park in World Cup qualifiers, Al Hain-Cole expects Baraclough's men to make life tough for the AzzurriNorthern Ireland will be hoping to round off their World Cup qualification campaign on a high when they welcome Italy to Windsor Park on Monday. The Green and White Army are out of the running for a play-off place as they sit seven points adrift of both Italy and Switzerland in third place in Group C.Northern Ireland vs Italy latest oddsNevertheless, Northern Ireland can be backed at 11/1 (12.0) with bet365 to sign off with a morale-boosting victory over the current European champions. Northern Ireland vs Italy first goalscorerJosh Magennis is the hosts’ 14/1 (15.0) favourite to open the scoring with his first international goal in exactly a year, while Nottingham Forest’s 17-year-old striker Dale Taylor is also priced at 14/1 (15.0) to make a name for himself with a memorable opener. Northern Ireland vs Italy previewFriday’s 1-1 draw at home to Switzerland was a missed opportunity for the Azzurri, who now need to take all three points in Belfast in order to ensure they avoid the Swiss pipping them to first place right at the death. Northern Ireland vs Italy tips & predictionsWith this in mind, odds of 12/5 (3.40) look like excellent value on Italy grinding out a vital victory in a tight game featuring under 2.5 goals against a stubborn Northern Ireland.

Source: The North Africa Journal November 16, 2021 09:28 UTC