EURO 2016: Wales vs Northern Ireland Tips & Predictions

This is certainly one of the most interesting duels of the last 16 round at EURO 2016, with Wales and Northern Ireland being face to face from 17:00, UK Time.

Wales are among the surprising teams at this tournament, winning the Group B with six points out of nine, more than England. Bale & Co have a good attack, scoring six goals in three matches so far. Their strongest point was the defense after what we saw in Qualifiers, but they had few problems at EURO. Anyway, they should not have too many problems vs Northern Ireland and it's a good chance for Welsh side to qualify in the Quarter Finals.

Northern Ireland seems to be the most surprising team at EURO 2016. They had the fourth chance in thei group, finishing on the third position, below Germany and Poland, but ahead Ukraine. They scored two goals, conceding two after three games in group-stage. The last five meetings took place in the past 11 years and Northern Ireland are without victory, ticking two draws and three losses.

Wales vs Northern Ireland probable lineups:

Wales (3-4-3): Hennessey - Chester, Williams, Davies - Gunter, Allen, Ledley, Taylor - Bale, Vokes, Ramsey.

Northern Ireland (4-5-1): McGovern - Hughes, McAuley, Cathcart, Evans - Ward, Evans, Norwood, Davis, Dallas - Washington.

Wales vs Northern Ireland prediction: Wales DNB @ 1.35

Wales vs Northern Ireland betting tip: Over 1,5 goals @ 1.67

Wales vs Northern Ireland final score recommendations: 2-0 or 2-1 @ 7.50 or 10.50