Our prediction for this Euro 2024 match:
San Marino
Match Time & Date:
23/03/2023
02:45 PM
Prediction: 0-2
Northern Ireland
San Marino will look to claim a major scalp in their first EURO 2024 qualifier when they take on Northern Ireland at San Marino Stadium. The minnows suffered a 1-0 loss to Saint Lucia in their last friendly, and you should bear in mind that they scored only one goal in total in the previous nine games in all competitions.
The Green and White Army, on the other hand, aim to make amends for an unsuccessful Nations League campaign, and they will not have a better chance than this to get back on course. All Dale Taylor, Kofi Balmer, Shea Charles, and Brodie Spencer have received their first call-ups, whereas Steven Davis, Stuart Dallas, and Corry Evans have been ruled out with injuries. Anyhow, away win should be considered regardless of which players will be deployed in the starting XI as San Marino do not seem to competitive at this level.
Highlighted Player (Bailey Peacock-Farrell):
Despite being born in Darlington, England on October 29, 1996, Bailey Peacock-Farrell represents Northern Ireland at senior level. The Northern Ireland international started his youth career at Middlesbrough, but in 2013 he joined Leeds United. The talented goalkeeper continued playing for Leeds United senior team and, no doubt, there is a bright future ahead of him.
Bailey Peacock-Farrell made his first-team debut for the Whites on April 5, 2016 in a home game against Queens Park Rangers. The two played out a 1-1 draw at Elland Road and it has to be noted that the goalkeeper conceded a penalty kick in the 87th minute of the match. The 192-cm tall shot-stopper has a contract with Leeds United which should expire on June, 2020.
As previously mentioned, the Leeds United goalkeeper represents Northern Ireland on the international stage, qualifying for the national team thanks to his grandfather Jim Farreell, who was born in Enniskillen.
Highlighted Team (San Marino):
San Marino played their first official match back in 1990, with the team suffering a 4-0 loss to Switzerland in the European Championship qualifiers. The minnows often serve as a cannon fodder for their rivals in competitive games, but it has to be noted that they did well to hold Estonia to a goalless draw in the Euro 2016 qualifiers.
San Marino have yet to record a win in the qualifiers for the major tournaments, but on April 28, 2004 they recorded a hard-fought victory over Liechtenstein in a friendly match and that is considered their biggest achievement. “La Serenissima” welcome their rivals at San Marino Stadium and the capacity of the venue is only 6.664.
San Marino footballers wear blue shirts and blue shorts when playing at home, whilst the colour of their away kits is white. It is well known that San Marino have never participated at the finals of the FIFA World Cup or the European Championship.
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