Double chancePortugal U21 or draw ✓87% · fair 1.14
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗57% · @2.25
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓72% · fair 1.39
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗9% · fair 10.83
Azerbaijan U21 vs Portugal U21: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Portugal U21 travel to face Azerbaijan U21 on Friday 27 March in the UEFA U21 Championship Qualification, with Palms Sports Arena the venue – the ball rolls at 12:00 WAT. In the table, Azerbaijan U21 are 5th on 7 points after 10 matches; Portugal U21 are 1st with 28. There are 21 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Azerbaijan U21 1.3 xG, Portugal U21 2.5 xG – a total near 3.7. That is an open game on paper: 72% for three or more goals, 57% for GG.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Azerbaijan U21 13%, draw 17%, Portugal U21 70%.
GG/NG: GG (57%) at 2.25.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (57%, odds 2.25 – longer than our fair 1.75, so there is value too). Most likely score in line with that pick: Azerbaijan U21 1–2 Portugal U21. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Azerbaijan U2113%fair 7.99 · @29.00
Draw17%fair 5.89 · @9.75
Portugal U2170%fair 1.42 · @1.04
3.72Expected goals
1.26Azerbaijan U21 xG
2.46Portugal U21 xG
57%Both score
72%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–29%
1–38%
1–18%
0–27%
0–36%
0–16%
From our goals model: Azerbaijan U21 1.3 – 2.5 Portugal U21 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Team ratings (Betarazi)
Azerbaijan U21
Portugal U21
Attack vs UEFA U21 Championship Qualification average
+1%
+22%
Goals conceded vs average
+13%
-22%
Our expected goals here
1.47
2.04
Our own ratings from every UEFA U21 Championship Qualification result in the last 14 months, recent games counting more. Attack +20% = scores 20% more than an average side; goals conceded −20% = a tighter defence than average. They feed into every chance on this page.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Portugal U21 to win✓
70%
1.42
1.04
Double chance
Portugal U21 or draw✓
87%
1.14
–
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
57%
1.75
2.25 ▲
Draw no bet
Portugal U21 (draw no bet)✓
85%
1.18
–
Asian handicap
Portugal U21 -0.5 (Asian handicap)✓
64%
1.57
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
89%
1.13
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
72%
1.39
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✓
57%
1.74
1.45
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
61%
1.63
1.70
First team to score
Portugal U21 to score first✓
64%
1.55
–
Half-time result
Portugal U21 ahead at half-time✗
48%
2.08
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Portugal U21 / FT Portugal U21✗
42%
2.39
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
9%
10.83
–
Recent results
Azerbaijan U21
No recent results on record.
Portugal U21
No recent results on record.
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Azerbaijan U21 and Portugal U21.
What is the prediction for Azerbaijan U21 vs Portugal U21?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 57% chance, at bookmaker odds of 2.25.
Who will win Azerbaijan U21 vs Portugal U21?
On our numbers Azerbaijan U21 have a 13% chance of winning, the draw 17% and Portugal U21 70%.
How many goals will there be in Azerbaijan U21 vs Portugal U21?
We expect about 3.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 72% likely and both teams score 57% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Azerbaijan U21 vs Portugal U21?
Our predicted score is Azerbaijan U21 1–2 Portugal U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.7 goals in total.
When is Azerbaijan U21 vs Portugal U21?
Azerbaijan U21 vs Portugal U21 (UEFA U21 Championship Qualification) kicks off on Friday 27 March 2026 at 12:00 (West Africa Time) at Palms Sports Arena.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.