Northern Ireland vs Switzerland: Betting tips, odds, team news, live stream and TV channel for World Cup qualifier
Everything you need to know from betting tips and odds ahead of the match at Windsor Park
NORTHERN IRELAND have a place at the Russia World Cup in their sights, with only Denmark standing in their way.
Michael O'Neill's men surprised their group after they finished second behind Germany to reach the qualifiers.
What are the best odds and tips for Northern Ireland vs Switzerland?
THE World Cup dream is still alive for Northern Ireland.
But in Switzerland they face a play-off opponent with serious pedigree.
The Swiss won nine of their ten qualifying games but were pipped to an automatic spot at the death by European champs Portugal.
Michael O’Neil’s side are no pushovers though – particularly at home.
Northern Ireland are as stubborn and resolute as international sides come so get them at 2/1 with Sun Bets to qualify.
O’Neill’s men kept seven clean sheets in qualifying so Sun Bets’ offer of 4/1 for the hosts to win to nil looks good value.
DIAMOND: Northern Ireland to qualify for the World Cup, 11/4 with Ladbrokes.
NEXT BEST: Northern Ireland to win to nil, 4/1 with Sun Bets.
What time is kick-off?
THE first leg of this tie takes place on Thursday, November 9 in Belfast.
Kick-off is at 7.45pm.
Which channel is it on?
THIS match is live on Sky Sports Main Event, with coverage getting underway at 7pm.
Or stay with us here on SunSport, where we will have a LIVE blog with all the action from Windsor Park.
What is the team news?
HEARTS defender Aaron Hughes is unlikely to be available for the first leg but could return for the second encounter on Sunday.
But O'Neil will have Paddy McNair and Nottingham Forest forward Jamie Ward available again after lengthy absences.