Cyprus U21 vs San Marino U21: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Tuesday 6 October the UEFA U21 Championship Qualification brings Cyprus U21 against San Marino U21 at AEK Arena. Kick-off: 18:00 WAT. In the table, Cyprus U21 are 5th on 11 points after 10 matches; San Marino U21 are 6th with 1.
Current form
Cyprus U21, last 5: LLDLL Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to Kosovo U21, away. Scoring is the worry: just 0.4 goals a game.
San Marino U21, last 4: LLLL Their latest outing: 0–13 defeat to Spain U21, at home. Scoring is the worry: just 0.0 goals a game.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Cyprus U21 3.7 xG, San Marino U21 1.3 xG – a total near 5.0. That is an open game on paper: 88% for three or more goals, 54% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Cyprus U21 78%, draw 15%, San Marino U21 7%.
GG/NG: GG (54%) at 3.50.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (54%, odds 3.50 – longer than our fair 1.85, so there is value too). Most likely score in line with that pick: Cyprus U21 3–1 San Marino U21. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Cyprus U2178%fair 1.29 · @1.03
Draw15%fair 6.51 · @13.00
San Marino U217%fair 14.04 · @81.00
5.00Expected goals
3.67Cyprus U21 xG
1.33San Marino U21 xG
54%Both score
88%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
3–17%
4–17%
2–16%
3–06%
4–05%
5–15%
From our goals model: Cyprus U21 3.7 – 1.3 San Marino 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
Cyprus U21 to win✓
78%
1.29
1.03
Double chance
Cyprus U21 or draw✓
93%
1.08
–
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
54%
1.85
3.50 ▲
Draw no bet
Cyprus U21 (draw no bet)✓
92%
1.09
–
Asian handicap
Cyprus U21 -1.5 (Asian handicap)✓
64%
1.57
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
96%
1.04
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
88%
1.14
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✗
73%
1.36
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Over 4.5 goals✗
56%
1.79
–
First team to score
Cyprus U21 to score first✓
73%
1.37
–
Half-time result
Cyprus U21 ahead at half-time✓
62%
1.61
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Cyprus U21 / FT Cyprus U21✓
58%
1.73
–
Correct score
Correct score 3–1✗
7%
13.55
–
Recent results
Cyprus U21 – last 5
LLDLL
30 Sep
@ Kosovo U21
1–2
L
25 Sep
vs Romania U21
0–3
L
5 Jun
@ Montenegro U21
1–1
D
31 Mar
@ Finland U21
0–3
L
27 Mar
vs Spain U21
0–7
L
0.4Scored / game
3.2Conceded / game
40%Both scored
80%Over 2.5
San Marino U21 – last 4
LLLL
1 Oct
vs Spain U21
0–13
L
24 Sep
vs Kosovo U21
0–3
L
31 Mar
@ Romania U21
0–3
L
26 Mar
vs Finland U21
0–8
L
0.0Scored / game
6.8Conceded / game
0%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Cyprus U21 and San Marino U21.
What is the prediction for Cyprus U21 vs San Marino U21?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 54% chance, at bookmaker odds of 3.50.
Who will win Cyprus U21 vs San Marino U21?
On our numbers Cyprus U21 have a 78% chance of winning, the draw 15% and San Marino U21 7%.
How many goals will there be in Cyprus U21 vs San Marino U21?
We expect about 5.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 88% likely and both teams score 54% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Cyprus U21 vs San Marino U21?
Our predicted score is Cyprus U21 3–1 San Marino U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 5.0 goals in total.
When is Cyprus U21 vs San Marino U21?
Cyprus U21 vs San Marino U21 (UEFA U21 Championship Qualification) kicks off on Tuesday 6 October 2026 at 18:00 (West Africa Time) at AEK 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.