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21st Jun 2016 | Euro 2016

1-0 Loss For Glory?

Germany would be happy to only win 1-0 and that might see Northern Ireland through. That strange dynamic makes it more likely.

Northern Ireland defied all expectations yet again by recovering from a lacklustre opener to beat Ukraine 2-0 last Thursday.

The challenge only gets tougher for Michael O’Neill’s underdogs however with world champions Germany now stood between them and the last 16.

The crucial thing to understand here is that goal difference could prove decisive with four out of six third placed teams bound for the knockout phase. In other words, a 1-0 defeat for the Irish at best odds of 9/2 (BetVictor) could be sufficient. That would leave them with a 0 goal difference where others will almost certainly be negative.

Based on their performance against Poland, Germany would be more than happy to stroll to a 1-0 victory if that was offered to them now. That might well earn them top spot and you get the feeling they’re not really fussed about avoiding a top seed anyway!

Ireland have defended superbly in this tournament and after just one defeat in 14 fixtures, they are capable of getting a score they need, even if it involves defeat.

1pt Germany to win 1-0 9/2 with BetVictor
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