Where to watch Spain vs. Northern Ireland live stream, TV channel, lineups, prediction for international friendly | Sporting News United Kingdom

Spain conclude their preparations for Euro 2024 by playing host to Northern Ireland in an international friendly on Saturday night. 

Spain qualified for Euro 2024 with relative comfort after securing seven victories from eight games. Luis de la Fuente’s troops have shown no signs of slowing down, and they were in rampant mood in their 5-0 thumping of Andorra on Wednesday.

With a squad packed full of talented youngsters and technical quality in buckets, it’s little surprise La Roja are highly fancied at Euro 2024. 

The home side will now be put through their paces ahead of travelling to Germany, as they take on Northern Ireland just seven days before they kick off their Euro 2024 campaign against Croatia.

The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch it across the world, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.

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What time does Spain vs. Northern Ireland kick off?

This international friendly match takes place at Estadi Son Moix in Mallorca, Spain and kicks off on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 9.30 p.m. local time.

Here’s how that time translates across some of the major territories:

Spain vs. Northern Ireland live stream, TV channel

Here’s how to watch this international friendly match across selected areas of the world’s major regions:

USA: This game is available to stream via Tubi. Spanish language streaming options are on ViX.

Canada: This international friendly game will be available to live stream on DAZN Canada.

UK: The game will not be available to watch or stream live for fans in the UK.

Australia: Fans in Australia can stream this match live and on-demand on Optus Sport.

India: Spain vs. Northern Ireland is not currently available to watch or stream.

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Spain vs. Northern Ireland lineups, team news

Spain are expected to make changes to their starting lineup from their last game, with Mikel Oyarzabal set to start after scoring a hat-trick off the bench in the 5-0 victory over Andorra. Robin Le Normand, Pau Cubarsi and Lamine Yamal could all be handed starts here. Manchester City’s Rodri was not involved against Andorra but could return.

Spain predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Simon (GK) — Navas, Le Normand, Cubarsi, Grimaldo — Merino, Rodri, Fermin — Yamal, Williams, Oyarzabal.

Spain subs (9): TBC

Despite being massive underdogs, Northern Ireland have looked defensively solid recently, beating both Denmark and Scotland in their last three matches, with a 1-1 draw away in Romania sandwiched in between. 

They are likely play a full-strength XI on Saturday to provide Luis de la Fuente’s men with a proper test.  As such, skipper Jonny Evans is expected to feature in the central defensive trio for the visitors, while Josh Maggenis should lead the attack. Bolton Wanderers striker Dion Charles has withdrawn with a knee injury, though.

Northern Ireland predicted XI (5-4-1, right to left): Peacock-Farrell (GK)  — Hume, Ballard, Evans, Toal, Spencer  — Bradley, Evans, Thompson, Taylor — Maggenis.

Northern Ireland subs (9): TBC

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Spain vs. Northern  Ireland prediction

Spain are expected to be dominant on Saturday and given their result against Andorra as well as a knack for early goals, this game could be done and dusted before the half-time interval. Motivated to head to Germany on a winning note, we fancy La Roja to emerge as comfortable victors on Saturday.

Prediction: Spain 3-0 Northern Ireland