Football, World Cup 2010 Qualifying, Group 3: Northern Ireland vs Slovakia

As the 2010 World Cup Qualifying approaches its final stage, every point could make the difference between success and failure. This is especially true in Wednesday´s game as second ranked Northern Ireland faces off against top ranked Slovakia on home soil.

The top ranked Slovaks have a great opportunity to distance themselves from their challengers, but they will face a very tough task if they want to succeed in Belfast on Wednesday. Their opponents have a flawless record on home soil, having won all the qualifying matches in Windsor Park so far. Moreover the Slovak squad will have to find a way to win without two of its key players, Marek Hamsik, who is blocked for Wednesday´s game (red card) and Miroslav Karhan, who still hasn´t fully recovered from his ankle injury.

The Northern Irish however, desperately need to take advantage of the home soil on Wednesday in what could be the final chance to overtake the Slovaks in Group 3. The Northern Irish can rely on a solid defense and a unbreakable team spirit, which has led them to quite a few victories, especially on home soil. On Wendsday they will also have a packed Windsor Park behind them, which could very well cheer them to victory.

Northern Ireland vs Slovakia

Fixture: Wednesday, September 9th 2009, 20:45 CET
Stadium: Belfast, Windsor Park
Referee: Bjorn Kuipers (NED)

Tip: Northern Ireland will defeat Slovakia and take over the lead in group 3.

my tip is: 1

the best odd for tip 1 is on mybet: 2.50

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