North Carolina Tar Heels vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish predictions, Jan 21, 2026

Jan 21, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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North Carolina Tar Heels

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In a highly anticipated NCAA College Basketball matchup, the North Carolina Tar Heels will face off against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on January 21, 2026. The Tar Heels, currently riding a mixed run of form with 2 wins in their last 5 matches, will look to capitalize on home-court advantage to secure a crucial victory against the Fighting Irish.

On the other hand, Notre Dame has struggled recently, managing just 1 win in their last 5 outings. Despite this, they will aim to turn their fortunes around with a strong performance against the Tar Heels.

In terms of tactical strengths, North Carolina boasts a solid defense that can stifle opponents and create turnovers, while Notre Dame possesses a potent offense that can score points in bunches.

The bookmakers have favored the Tar Heels with odds of 1.16 for the home win, compared to 4.25 for the away victory for the Fighting Irish. However, as we know, anything can happen in sports, and this matchup is sure to be a closely contested battle between two competitive teams.

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North Carolina
82.3%		 Notre Dame
17.7%

Prediction (the most likely score): 79:68

Outrights of NCAA College Basketball North Carolina: 0.77% Notre Dame: 0.18%

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Betting Odds

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betsson 1.15 4.9
MarathonBet 1.12 5.5
WilliamHill 1.13 5.75
Pinnacle 1.16 4.25
Best for US Customers 1.12 5.33

Latest Results

17.01.26 California Golden Bears basketball – North Carolina Tar Heels basketball – 84:78
14.01.26 Stanford Cardinal basketball – North Carolina Tar Heels basketball – 95:90
10.01.26 North Carolina Tar Heels basketball – Wake Forest Demon Deacons basketball – 87:84
03.01.26 Southern Methodist Mustangs basketball – North Carolina Tar Heels basketball – 97:83
30.12.25 North Carolina Tar Heels basketball – Florida State Seminoles basketball – 79:66		 17.01.26 Virginia Tech Hokies basketball – Notre Dame Fighting Irish basketball – 89:76
13.01.26 Notre Dame Fighting Irish basketball – Miami FL Hurricanes basketball – 69:81
10.01.26 Notre Dame Fighting Irish basketball – Clemson Tigers basketball – 61:76
02.01.26 California Golden Bears basketball – Notre Dame Fighting Irish basketball – 72:71
30.12.25 Stanford Cardinal basketball – Notre Dame Fighting Irish basketball – 40:47

Facts

  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, North Carolina won 5.
  • North Carolina has had mixed results lately (last 5 games: 2 wins).
  • Notre Dame has been struggling lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
  • Notre Dame may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • In this match, North Carolina is the clear favorite.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, North Carolina won 15 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 1537:1349. (average 76.9:67.5).
  • Including home matches between the teams, North Carolina won 12 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 1024:824. (average 78.8:63.4).

    Latest Head To Head

    12.03.25 North Carolina Tar Heels basketball – Notre Dame Fighting Irish basketball – 76:56
    04.01.25 Notre Dame Fighting Irish basketball – North Carolina Tar Heels basketball – 73:74
    05.03.24 North Carolina Tar Heels basketball – Notre Dame Fighting Irish basketball – 84:51
    22.02.23 Notre Dame Fighting Irish basketball – North Carolina Tar Heels basketball – 59:63
    07.01.23 North Carolina Tar Heels basketball – Notre Dame Fighting Irish basketball – 81:64

    Standings

    NCAA College Basketball Outrights

    1. Michigan Wolverines: 5 (9.92%)

    2. Michigan Tech: 5 (9.92%)

    3. Arizona Wildcats: 6.3 (7.88%)

    4. Connecticut Huskies: 11.8 (4.2%)

    5. Purdue Boilermakers: 12.4 (4%)

    6. Houston Cougars: 12.8 (3.88%)

    7. Duke Blue Devils: 13 (3.82%)

    8. Iowa State: 16.6 (2.99%)

    9. Florida Gators: 17.4 (2.85%)

    10. Illinois Fighting Illini: 19.8 (2.51%)

    11. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 20 (2.48%)

    12. Vanderbilt Commodores: 23 (2.16%)

    13. Brigham Young: 27 (1.84%)

    14. Kansas Jayhawks: 31 (1.6%)

    15. Michigan State Spartans W: 34 (1.46%)

    16. Michigan State: 34.5 (1.44%)

    17. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 40 (1.24%)

    18. Alabama Crimson Tide: 43 (1.15%)

    19. Arkansas State: 50 (0.99%)

    20. Virginia Cavaliers: 50.2 (0.99%)

    21. Texas Tech: 56.2 (0.88%)

    22. Arkansas Razorbacks: 57.75 (0.86%)

    23. Louisville: 58.2 (0.85%)

    24. North Carolina: 64.2 (0.77%)

    25. Kentucky Wildcats: 68.2 (0.73%)

    26. St. Johns Red Storm: 73 (0.68%)

    27. St. Johns Sonics: 75 (0.66%)

    28. Tennessee Volunteers: 80.2 (0.62%)

    29. VCU Rams: 100 (0.5%)

    30. UC Irvine: 100 (0.5%)

    31. Dayton Flyers: 100 (0.5%)

    32. High Point: 100 (0.5%)

    33. UC San Diego: 100 (0.5%)

    34. George Mason: 100 (0.5%)

    35. St. Marys (CA): 100 (0.5%)

    36. McNeese State: 100 (0.5%)

    37. Utah State: 100 (0.5%)

    38. UCLA: 100 (0.5%)

    39. Penn State: 100 (0.5%)

    40. Yale: 100 (0.5%)

    41. Georgetown: 100 (0.5%)

    42. Murray State: 100 (0.5%)

    43. Troy: 100 (0.5%)

    44. Akron Zips: 100 (0.5%)

    45. Saint Marys: 100 (0.5%)

    46. Boston College: 100 (0.5%)

    47. Saint-Louis: 100 (0.5%)

    48. California Maritime: 100 (0.5%)

    49. Georgetown Hoyas W: 100 (0.5%)

    50. Miami Hurricanes W: 100 (0.5%)

    51. UC San Diego Tritons W: 100 (0.5%)

    52. Clemson: 105.2 (0.47%)

    53. Baylor Bears: 110.2 (0.45%)

    54. Iowa Hawkeyes: 110.2 (0.45%)

    55. Georgia Bulldogs: 115.2 (0.43%)

    56. Indiana Hoosiers: 120.2 (0.41%)

    57. Wisconsin Badgers: 120.2 (0.41%)

    58. SMU Mustangs: 120.2 (0.41%)

    59. Auburn Tigers: 120.2 (0.41%)

    60. NC State: 120.2 (0.41%)

    61. Villanova Wildcats: 130.2 (0.38%)

    62. Texas Longhorns: 130.2 (0.38%)

    63. Texas A&M: 130.2 (0.38%)

    64. Miami (FL): 137.75 (0.36%)

    65. UCF Knights: 150.2 (0.33%)

    66. Seton Hall Pirates: 150.2 (0.33%)

    67. Ohio State Buckeyes: 150.2 (0.33%)

    68. San Diego State: 150.2 (0.33%)

    69. Missouri Tigers: 150.2 (0.33%)

    70. USC Trojans: 150.2 (0.33%)

    71. Virginia Tech: 180.2 (0.28%)

    72. TCU: 180.2 (0.28%)

    73. Creighton: 180.2 (0.28%)

    74. Oklahoma Sooners: 180.2 (0.28%)

    75. Stanford Cardinal: 180.2 (0.28%)

    76. Oklahoma State: 180.2 (0.28%)

    77. St. Louis Billikens: 200.25 (0.25%)

    78. LSU: 230.2 (0.22%)

    79. Wake Forest: 230.2 (0.22%)

    80. Kansas State: 230.2 (0.22%)

    81. Washington Huskies: 230.2 (0.22%)

    82. West Virginia: 230.2 (0.22%)

    83. New Mexico: 230.2 (0.22%)

    84. Butler Bulldogs: 230.2 (0.22%)

    85. Oregon Ducks: 230.2 (0.22%)

    86. Ole Miss Rebels: 262.75 (0.19%)

    87. Maryland Terrapins: 280.2 (0.18%)

    88. South Carolina Gamecocks: 280.2 (0.18%)

    89. Boise State: 280.2 (0.18%)

    90. Marquette: 280.2 (0.18%)

    91. Colorado State: 280.2 (0.18%)

    92. Memphis Tigers: 280.2 (0.18%)

    93. Pittsburgh Panthers: 280.2 (0.18%)

    94. Colorado: 280.2 (0.18%)

    95. Utah Utes: 280.2 (0.18%)

    96. Northwestern Wildcats: 280.2 (0.18%)

    97. Notre Dame: 280.2 (0.18%)

    98. Syracuse Orange: 280.2 (0.18%)

    99. Xavier Musketeers: 280.2 (0.18%)

    100. Mississippi St.: 280.2 (0.18%)

    101. Cincinnati Bearcats: 280.2 (0.18%)

    102. Georgia Tech: 280.2 (0.18%)

    103. DePaul Blue Demons: 280.2 (0.18%)

    104. Providence Friars: 280.2 (0.18%)

    105. Arizona State: 280.2 (0.18%)

    106. Miami (Ohio): 280.2 (0.18%)

    107. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 280.2 (0.18%)

    108. Florida State: 280.2 (0.18%)

    109. California Golden Bears: 325.25 (0.15%)

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