"Breaking a string of records and riding a major wave of momentum, the Falcons find the mood in their camp at a red-hot high. Getting proceedings underway with an iconic 2-0 victory against European giants Germany on September 4th, Francesco Calzona's men know that they can remarkably climb to the top of the Group A standings here. Making an immediate return to winning ways last time out as they secured another 2-0 win against Luxembourg, Slovakia have won three of their four qualifying appearances."
"In what is a real boost for Slovakia this month, Napoli star Stanislav Lobotka has returned from a recent muscle issue and should start in the middle of the park here. However, still dealing with a long-term knee issue, Verona striker Tomas Suslov has not been included. Making his move to Turkish giants Fenerbahce a permanent one over the summer, Milan Skriniar will lead Slovakia out this weekend and earn an 86th international cap. Burnley goalkeeper Martin Dubravka will start between the sticks in Kosice."
"Knowing that they could astonishingly skyrocket their way to the top of the Group A table on Friday night, Slovakia will host Northern Ireland. As for the visitors, while Northern Ireland might have put in a gritty performance in Belfast last time out, they did miss out on the opportunity to claim a famous qualifying scalp. Eventually falling to a 1-0 loss at the hands of Germany, Michael O'Neil's men face what is a must-win showdown on foreign soil this"
Slovakia have opened Group A qualification strongly, recording three wins from four matches including a 2-0 victory over Germany and a recent 2-0 win against Luxembourg. The team has not lost in their last seven home encounters and carries significant momentum into the fixture. Stanislav Lobotka has returned from a muscle issue and is expected to start, while Tomas Suslov remains sidelined with a long-term knee problem. Milan Skriniar captains the side and will earn his 86th cap, with Martin Dubravka in goal. Northern Ireland lost 1-0 to Germany and travel needing a vital result. Betting verdict: Both teams to score — No (Best odds 7/10, Luckster).
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