Germany secured a commanding 3–1 victory over Northern Ireland in World Cup qualifying on 7 September, dominating a match where the hosts' superior attacking threat proved decisive. Playing in a 3-4-2-1 formation, Germany generated 11 shots with six on target and an expected goals tally of 1.64, reflecting their control of proceedings. Northern Ireland, employing an identical shape, managed only three shots and a single on-target effort, accumulating just 0.11 xG—a stark illustration of their defensive approach. Germany's goalkeeper was tested infrequently, recording a 50 per cent save percentage across three efforts faced. Goals from Serge Gnabry and Nadiem Amiri, alongside a third German strike, proved sufficient despite Northern Ireland's solitary reply. The gulf in attacking output underlined Germany's efficiency in the final third, with their xG-to-goals conversion reflecting clinical finishing. Germany's qualification campaign gathers momentum with this emphatic home win.