Good pick · fair odds 1.67 · bookmaker 1.62 · Won ✓
5/10Rating
1.62Odds
Picks by market
ResultEngland U21 to win ✗60% · @1.57
Double chanceEngland U21 or draw ✗84% · @1.15
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓60% · @1.62
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓78% · fair 1.28
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗10% · fair 10.08
Republic of Ireland U21 vs England U21: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Tuesday 6 October the UEFA U21 Championship Qualification brings Republic of Ireland U21 against England U21. Kick-off: 18:00 WAT. In the table, Republic of Ireland U21 are 7th, in the drop zone, on 15 points after 8 matches; England U21 are 1st (leading the league) with 25.
Current form
Republic of Ireland U21, last 5: WWDDW Their latest outing: 4–3 win over Kazakhstan U21, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 0 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 1.0 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
England U21, last 4: DWWD Their latest outing: 0–0 draw with Slovakia U21, at home. The attack is flying at 2.3 goals per game.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Republic of Ireland U21 0.9 xG, England U21 2.0 xG – a total near 2.9. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 55%, GG 60%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Republic of Ireland U21 16%, draw 24%, England U21 60%.
Lower-risk option: England U21 or draw (84%) at 1.15.
GG/NG: GG (60%) at 1.62.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (60%, odds 1.62). Most likely score in line with that pick: Republic of Ireland U21 1–1 England U21. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Republic of Ireland U2116%fair 6.42 · @4.75
Draw24%fair 4.11 · @3.60
England U2160%fair 1.66 · @1.57
2.89Expected goals
0.93Republic of Ireland U21 xG
1.96England U21 xG
60%Both score
55%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
0–111%
0–211%
1–110%
1–210%
0–37%
1–37%
From our goals model: Republic of Ireland U21 0.9 – 2.0 England 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
England U21 to win✗
60%
1.66
1.57
Double chance
England U21 or draw✗
84%
1.18
1.15
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
60%
1.67
1.62
Draw no bet
England U21 (draw no bet)✗
79%
1.26
–
Asian handicap
England U21 -0.5 (Asian handicap)✗
62%
1.62
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
78%
1.28
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
55%
1.81
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
67%
1.49
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
83%
1.20
–
First team to score
England U21 to score first
64%
1.56
–
Half-time result
England U21 ahead at half-time✗
45%
2.24
–
Half-time / full-time
HT England U21 / FT England U21✗
39%
2.55
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
10%
10.08
–
Recent results
Republic of Ireland U21 – last 6
WWDDWD
29 Sep
vs Kazakhstan U21
4–3
W
25 Sep
@ Slovakia U21
2–0
W
9 Jun
vs Qatar U23
0–0
D
6 Jun
@ Croatia U21
2–2
D
31 Mar
@ Kazakhstan U21
1–0
W
26 Mar
vs Moldova U21
1–1
D
1.7Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
50%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
England U21 – last 4
DWWD
2 Oct
vs Slovakia U21
0–0
D
25 Sep
vs Kazakhstan U21
4–2
W
31 Mar
vs Moldova U21
4–1
W
27 Mar
@ Andorra U21
1–1
D
2.3Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
75%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Republic of Ireland U21 and England U21.
What is the prediction for Republic of Ireland U21 vs England U21?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 60% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.62.
Who will win Republic of Ireland U21 vs England U21?
On our numbers Republic of Ireland U21 have a 16% chance of winning, the draw 24% and England U21 60%.
How many goals will there be in Republic of Ireland U21 vs England U21?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 55% likely and both teams score 60% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Republic of Ireland U21 vs England U21?
Our predicted score is Republic of Ireland U21 1–1 England U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is Republic of Ireland U21 vs England U21?
Republic of Ireland U21 vs England U21 (UEFA U21 Championship Qualification) kicks off on Tuesday 6 October 2026 at 18:00 (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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