Double chanceNorthern Ireland U21 or draw ✓93% · @1.03
Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✓53% · fair 1.87
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓84% · fair 1.18
Correct scoreCorrect score 0–3 ✗10% · fair 9.87
Malta U21 vs Northern Ireland U21: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Saturday 26 September the UEFA U21 Championship Qualification brings Malta U21 against Northern Ireland U21 at Centenary Stadium. Kick-off: 18:00 WAT. In the table, Malta U21 are 5th on 6 points after 8 matches; Northern Ireland U21 are 3rd with 7. Only 1 point split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Malta U21, last 3: LLL Their latest outing: 0–3 defeat to Moldova U21, away. Scoring is the worry: just 0.3 goals a game.
Northern Ireland U21, last 3: LWL Their latest outing: 0–4 defeat to Portugal U21, away. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 2.7 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Northern Ireland U21, collecting 1.0 points per game to 0.0 for Malta U21.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Malta U21 0.8 xG, Northern Ireland U21 2.6 xG – a total near 3.3. That is an open game on paper: 64% for three or more goals, 47% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Malta U21 7%, draw 18%, Northern Ireland U21 75%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Northern Ireland U21 to win (75%, odds 1.22). Most likely score in line with that pick: Malta U21 0–2 Northern Ireland U21. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Malta U217%fair 13.49 · @10.00
Draw18%fair 5.68 · @5.75
Northern Ireland U2175%fair 1.33 · @1.22
3.33Expected goals
0.76Malta U21 xG
2.57Northern Ireland U21 xG
47%Both score
64%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
0–212%
0–310%
0–19%
1–29%
1–38%
1–17%
From our goals model: Malta U21 0.8 – 2.6 Northern 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
Northern Ireland U21 to win✓
75%
1.33
1.22
Double chance
Northern Ireland U21 or draw✓
93%
1.08
1.03
Both teams to score
Not both teams to score✓
53%
1.87
–
Draw no bet
Northern Ireland U21 (draw no bet)✓
91%
1.10
–
Asian handicap
Northern Ireland U21 -1 (Asian handicap)✓
70%
1.43
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
84%
1.18
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
64%
1.57
1.50
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
57%
1.74
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
76%
1.32
–
First team to score
Northern Ireland U21 to score first✓
74%
1.34
–
Half-time result
Northern Ireland U21 ahead at half-time✓
56%
1.78
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Northern Ireland U21 / FT Northern Ireland U21✓
53%
1.90
–
Correct score
Correct score 0–3✗
10%
9.87
–
Recent results
Malta U21 – last 3
LLL
4 Jun
@ Moldova U21
0–3
L
31 Mar
@ Georgia U21
1–4
L
27 Mar
@ Greece U21
0–5
L
0.3Scored / game
4.0Conceded / game
33%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Northern Ireland U21 – last 3
LWL
3 Jun
@ Portugal U21
0–4
L
31 Mar
@ Latvia U21
3–1
W
27 Mar
@ Germany U21
0–3
L
1.0Scored / game
2.7Conceded / game
33%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Malta U21 and Northern Ireland U21.
What is the prediction for Malta U21 vs Northern Ireland U21?
Our pick is Northern Ireland U21 to win with a 75% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Malta U21 vs Northern Ireland U21?
On our numbers Malta U21 have a 7% chance of winning, the draw 18% and Northern Ireland U21 75%.
How many goals will there be in Malta U21 vs Northern Ireland U21?
We expect about 3.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 64% likely and both teams score 47% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Malta U21 vs Northern Ireland U21?
Our predicted score is Malta U21 0–2 Northern Ireland U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.3 goals in total.
When is Malta U21 vs Northern Ireland U21?
Malta U21 vs Northern Ireland U21 (UEFA U21 Championship Qualification) kicks off on Saturday 26 September 2026 at 18:00 (West Africa Time) at Centenary Stadium.
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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