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2 - 0
Match Finished
Under 3.5 Goals
90%SportPremi predicts Under 3.5 Goals because Italy and Northern Ireland have averaged just 2.0 goals per match recently, pointing to a tighter game.
Prediction based on form, H2H and stats. Analysis, not a guarantee.
Italy defeated Northern Ireland 2–0 in World Cup - Qualification Europe (Semi-final) on Thursday, 26 March 2026.
Sandro Tonali gave Italy the lead in the 56th minute before Moise Kean doubled Italy's lead in the 80th minute, assisted by Sandro Tonali.
Sandro Tonali earned the highest SportPremi rating of 8.5, while Italy finished with 19 shots and 63% possession compared to Northern Ireland's 8 shots and 37% possession.
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8.5Sandro TonaliItaly| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |  Slovakia | 6 | -2 | 12 |
| 3 | Northern Ireland | 6 | 1 | 9 |
| 4 |  Luxembourg | 6 | -12 | 0 |
Italy3-5-2| # | Team | P | W | D | L | +/- | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Germany | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 16-3 | +13 | 15 |
| 2 | Slovakia | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 6-8 | -2 | 12 |
| 3 | Northern Ireland | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7-6 | +1 | 9 |
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Table
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Brighton | 1 | +4 | 3 |
| 2 |  Arsenal | 1 | +3 | 3 |
| 3 |  Brentford | 1 | +3 | 3 |
| 4 |  Everton | 1 | +2 | 3 |
| 5 |  Hull City | 1 | +2 | 3 |
| 6 |  Manchester City | 1 | +1 | 3 |
| 7 |  Ipswich | 1 | +1 | 3 |
| 8 |  Leeds | 1 | +1 | 3 |
| 9 |  Liverpool | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 10 |  Newcastle | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 11 |  Chelsea | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 |  Fulham | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 |  Sunderland | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 14 |  Bournemouth | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 15 |  Nottingham Forest | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 16 |  Manchester United | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| 17 |  Crystal Palace | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| 18 |  Tottenham | 1 | -3 | 0 |
| 19 |  Coventry | 1 | -3 | 0 |
| 20 |  Aston Villa | 1 | -4 | 0 |
Premier League
Northern Ireland5-4-1
Ivan Gennaro Gattuso
Coach
Michael Andrew Martin O'Neill
Coach
Italy
22 A. Meret
12 M. Carnesecchi
17 D. Frattesi
10 G. Raspadori→ 88’
6 A. Buongiorno
19 F. Gatti→ 63’6.7
15 F. Esposito→ 64’6.9
14 N. Pisilli→ 83’6.3
2 M. Palestra→ 83’6.2
16 B. Cristante
4 L. Spinazzola
20 G. ScalviniNorthern Ireland
12 C. Hazard
1 B. Peacock-Farrell
21 J. Magennis→ 79’6.5
18 J. Reid→ 79’6.5
6 G. Saville
16 B. Lyons
22 C. Brown
8 C. Marshall| 4 |
| Luxembourg |
| 6 |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| 6 |
| 1-13 |
| -12 |
| 0 |
Goals Scored
Goals Conceded
11 P. Smyth→ 68’6.6
3 E. Toal
9 P. Kelly
4 T. Atcheson
