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Northern Ireland vs Slovakia — data-led preview
Slovakia arrive in better overall shape with a slight quality edge and steadier recent output, while Northern Ireland lean on home support to close the gap. Expect a compact, competitive game with periods of territorial control swapping hands. Our baseline tilts a bit toward the visitors, with moderate scoring: two to three goals is the most common lane unless the match opens up via an early strike.
