Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✗56% · fair 1.80
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓78% · fair 1.28
Correct scoreCorrect score 3–0 ✗10% · fair 10.02
Croatia U21 vs Hungary U21: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
16:00 WAT, Saturday 26 September: Croatia U21 v Hungary U21 in the UEFA U21 Championship Qualification, played at Stadion Varteks. In the table, Croatia U21 are 4th, among the top four, on 16 points after 8 matches; Hungary U21 are 4th (among the top four) with 14. Only 2 points split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Croatia U21, last 4: DWDW Their latest outing: 2–2 draw with Republic of Ireland U21, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 0 lost from 4. Scoring is no problem – 2.0 a game lately. Defensively they have kept 2 clean sheets in that run.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Croatia U21 2.2 xG, Hungary U21 0.7 xG – a total near 2.9. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 57%, GG 44%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Croatia U21 72%, draw 19%, Hungary U21 9%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Croatia U21 to win (72%, odds 1.30). Most likely score in line with that pick: Croatia U21 2–0 Hungary U21. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Croatia U2172%fair 1.40 · @1.30
Draw19%fair 5.22 · @5.00
Hungary U219%fair 10.76 · @7.50
2.88Expected goals
2.20Croatia U21 xG
0.68Hungary U21 xG
44%Both score
57%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–014%
1–012%
3–010%
2–19%
1–18%
3–17%
From our goals model: Croatia U21 2.2 – 0.7 Hungary 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
Croatia U21 to win✓
72%
1.40
1.30
Double chance
Croatia U21 or draw✓
91%
1.10
1.06
Both teams to score
Not both teams to score✗
56%
1.80
–
Draw no bet
Croatia U21 (draw no bet)✓
89%
1.13
–
Asian handicap
Croatia U21 -1 (Asian handicap)✓
63%
1.58
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
78%
1.28
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
57%
1.76
1.60
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
67%
1.48
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
84%
1.20
–
First team to score
Croatia U21 to score first✓
72%
1.39
–
Half-time result
Croatia U21 ahead at half-time✓
52%
1.93
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Croatia U21 / FT Croatia U21✓
48%
2.08
–
Correct score
Correct score 3–0✗
10%
10.02
–
Recent results
Croatia U21 – last 4
DWDW
6 Jun
vs Republic of Ireland U21
2–2
D
3 Jun
vs Qatar U20
2–0
W
30 May
vs Greece U21
1–1
D
31 Mar
vs Turkey U21
3–0
W
2.0Scored / game
0.8Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Hungary U21 – last 2
LL
31 Mar
vs Ukraine U21
1–2
L
26 Mar
vs Israel U21
0–1
L
0.5Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Croatia U21 and Hungary U21.
What is the prediction for Croatia U21 vs Hungary U21?
Our pick is Croatia U21 to win with a 72% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.
Who will win Croatia U21 vs Hungary U21?
On our numbers Croatia U21 have a 72% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Hungary U21 9%.
How many goals will there be in Croatia U21 vs Hungary U21?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 57% likely and both teams score 44% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Croatia U21 vs Hungary U21?
Our predicted score is Croatia U21 2–0 Hungary U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is Croatia U21 vs Hungary U21?
Croatia U21 vs Hungary U21 (UEFA U21 Championship Qualification) kicks off on Saturday 26 September 2026 at 16:00 (West Africa Time) at Stadion Varteks.
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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