Overview

• Kick-off is 19:45 BST in Belfast with free-to-air coverage on BBC One Northern Ireland, BBC Two and BBC iPlayer.
• Slovakia top Group A after defeating Germany and Luxembourg, while Northern Ireland sit behind them after a win in Luxembourg and a loss in Germany.
• Key selection questions linger for the visitors with Stanislav Lobotka a major doubt and David Hancko also uncertain through injury.
• Michael O’Neill’s youthful squad is bolstered by recalls and returns, including Josh Magennis and Daniel Ballard, after several missed the September window.
• O’Neill has urged a sold-out home crowd to lift his side at a ground where Northern Ireland are unbeaten in recent matches, as tight betting markets reflect a split view on the outcome.