Slovakia U21 v Republic of Ireland U21 Prediction & Expected Goals (25 Sep) – Odds, Stats, Pick

Picks by market

ResultSlovakia U21 to win ✗48% · @2.00

Double chanceEither team to win ✓78% · @1.30

Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗60% · @1.73

GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓80% · fair 1.25

Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 10.70

Slovakia U21 vs Republic of Ireland U21: Betarazi preview and prediction

The fixture

Republic of Ireland U21 travel to face Slovakia U21 on Friday 25 September in the UEFA U21 Championship Qualification – the ball rolls at 17:00 WAT. In the table, Slovakia U21 are 6th, lower half, on 15 points after 8 matches; Republic of Ireland U21 are 7th (in the drop zone) with 15. They are level on points, so the winner climbs above the loser.

Current form

Republic of Ireland U21, last 4: DDWD Their latest outing: 0–0 draw with Qatar U23, at home. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 0.8 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 2 clean sheets in that run.

Where the goals come from

Betarazi's ratings give Slovakia U21 1.7 xG, Republic of Ireland U21 1.3 xG – a total near 3.0. That is an open game on paper: 58% for three or more goals, 60% for GG.

Markets worth a look

1X2 according to our numbers – Slovakia U21 48%, draw 22%, Republic of Ireland U21 30%.
GG/NG: GG (60%) at 1.73.

Our call before kick-off

Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (60%, odds 1.73 – longer than our fair 1.66, so there is value too). Most likely score in line with that pick: Slovakia U21 1–1 Republic of Ireland U21. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.

Result chances

Slovakia U2148%fair 2.11 · @2.00

Draw22%fair 4.46 · @3.20

Republic of Ireland U2130%fair 3.32 · @3.20

3.00Expected goals

1.70Slovakia U21 xG

1.30Republic of Ireland U21 xG

60%Both score

58%Over 2.5

Score grid: top six

1–111%

2–19%

1–08%

2–07%

1–27%

0–16%

From our goals model: Slovakia U21 1.7 – 1.3 Republic of Ireland U21 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.

All markets: our price vs the bookmaker

Market	Most likely	Chance	Fair odds	Bookmaker
Match result	Slovakia U21 to win ✗	48%	2.11	2.00
Double chance	Either team to win ✓	78%	1.29	1.30
Both teams to score	Both teams to score ✗	60%	1.66	1.73
Draw no bet	Slovakia U21 (draw no bet) ✗	61%	1.63	–
Asian handicap	Republic of Ireland U21 +1 (Asian handicap) ✓	68%	1.47	–
Over/under 1.5 goals	Over 1.5 goals ✓	80%	1.25	–
Over/under 2.5 goals	Over 2.5 goals ✗	58%	1.73	–
Over/under 3.5 goals	Under 3.5 goals ✓	65%	1.55	–
Over/under 4.5 goals	Under 4.5 goals ✓	82%	1.23	–
First team to score	Slovakia U21 to score first ✗	54%	1.86	–
Half-time result	Level at half-time ✗	39%	2.54	–
Half-time / full-time	HT Slovakia U21 / FT Slovakia U21 ✗	28%	3.53	–
Correct score	Correct score 2–1 ✗	9%	10.70	–

Market

Most likely

Chance

Fair odds

Bookmaker

Match result

Slovakia U21 to win ✗

48%

2.11

2.00

Double chance

Either team to win ✓

78%

1.29

1.30

Both teams to score

Both teams to score ✗

60%

1.66

1.73

Draw no bet

Slovakia U21 (draw no bet) ✗

61%

1.63

–

Asian handicap

Republic of Ireland U21 +1 (Asian handicap) ✓

68%

1.47

–

Over/under 1.5 goals

Over 1.5 goals ✓

80%

1.25

–

Over/under 2.5 goals

Over 2.5 goals ✗

58%

1.73

–

Over/under 3.5 goals

Under 3.5 goals ✓

65%

1.55

–

Over/under 4.5 goals

Under 4.5 goals ✓

82%

1.23

–

First team to score

Slovakia U21 to score first ✗

54%

1.86

–

Half-time result

Level at half-time ✗

39%

2.54

–

Half-time / full-time

HT Slovakia U21 / FT Slovakia U21 ✗

28%

3.53

–

Correct score

Correct score 2–1 ✗

10.70

–

Recent results

Head to head

No previous meetings on record between Slovakia U21 and Republic of Ireland U21.

UEFA U21 Championship Qualification table

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Spain U21	8	8	0	0	+32	24
2	Slovakia U21	8	5	0	3	+8	15
3	Northern Ireland U21	8	2	1	5	-10	7
4	Lithuania U21	8	2	1	5	-15	7
5	Malta U21	8	2	0	6	-15	6
6	Russia U21	0	0	0	0	0	0

Team

Pts

+32

-10

-15

-15

Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for Slovakia U21 vs Republic of Ireland U21?

Our pick is Both teams to score with a 60% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.73.

Who will win Slovakia U21 vs Republic of Ireland U21?

On our numbers Slovakia U21 have a 48% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Republic of Ireland U21 30%.

How many goals will there be in Slovakia U21 vs Republic of Ireland U21?

We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 58% likely and both teams score 60% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for Slovakia U21 vs Republic of Ireland U21?

Our predicted score is Slovakia U21 1–1 Republic of Ireland U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.0 goals in total.

When is Slovakia U21 vs Republic of Ireland U21?

Slovakia U21 vs Republic of Ireland U21 (UEFA U21 Championship Qualification) kicks off on Friday 25 September 2026 at 17:00 (West Africa Time).

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.

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