Italy U21 vs Albania U21: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
17:15 WAT, Monday 8 June: Italy U21 v Albania U21 in the Friendlies.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Italy U21 2.5 xG, Albania U21 0.9 xG – a total near 3.4. That is an open game on paper: 64% for three or more goals, 59% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Italy U21 72%, draw 16%, Albania U21 12%.
GG/NG: GG (59%) at 1.80.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Italy U21 to win (72%, odds 1.28). Most likely score in line with that pick: Italy U21 2–0 Albania U21. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Italy U2172%fair 1.39 · @1.28
Draw16%fair 6.09 · @5.00
Albania U2112%fair 8.66 · @8.25
3.37Expected goals
2.48Italy U21 xG
0.89Albania U21 xG
59%Both score
64%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–011%
2–19%
3–09%
1–09%
3–18%
1–18%
From our goals model: Italy U21 2.5 – 0.9 Albania 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
Italy U21 to win✓
72%
1.39
1.28
Double chance
Italy U21 or draw✓
88%
1.13
1.02
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
59%
1.71
1.80 ▲
Draw no bet
Italy U21 (draw no bet)✓
86%
1.16
–
Asian handicap
Italy U21 -1 (Asian handicap)
64%
1.56
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
85%
1.18
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
64%
1.56
1.48
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
57%
1.75
1.62
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
75%
1.33
1.25
First team to score
Italy U21 to score first✓
71%
1.41
–
Half-time result
Italy U21 ahead at half-time✗
53%
1.88
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Italy U21 / FT Italy U21✗
49%
2.06
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
10.61
–
Recent results
Italy U21 – last 2
WW
31 Mar
@ Sweden U21
4–0
W
26 Mar
vs North Macedonia U21
4–0
W
4.0Scored / game
0.0Conceded / game
0%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Albania U21 – last 1
D
5 Jun
@ Slovenia U21
1–1
D
1.0Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
100%Both scored
0%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Italy U21 and Albania U21.
What is the prediction for Italy U21 vs Albania U21?
Our pick is Italy U21 to win with a 72% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.28.
Who will win Italy U21 vs Albania U21?
On our numbers Italy U21 have a 72% chance of winning, the draw 16% and Albania U21 12%.
How many goals will there be in Italy U21 vs Albania U21?
We expect about 3.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 64% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Italy U21 vs Albania U21?
Our predicted score is Italy U21 2–0 Albania U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.4 goals in total.
When is Italy U21 vs Albania U21?
Italy U21 vs Albania U21 (Friendlies) kicks off on Monday 8 June 2026 at 17:15 (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.