Japan U21 56%Draw 25%Ukraine U21 19%Expected goals 1.72 – 0.91
81%
Betarazi pick
Japan U21 or draw
Very strong pick · fair odds 1.24 · bookmaker 1.20 · Won ✓
9/10Rating
1.20Odds
Picks by market
ResultJapan U21 to win ✓56% · @1.85
Double chanceJapan U21 or draw ✓81% · @1.20
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗58% · @1.67
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓74% · @1.25
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.32
Japan U21 vs Ukraine U21: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
14:00 WAT, Monday 8 June: Japan U21 v Ukraine U21 in the Friendlies.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Japan U21 1.7 xG, Ukraine U21 0.9 xG – a total near 2.6. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 50%, GG 58%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Japan U21 56%, draw 25%, Ukraine U21 19%.
Lower-risk option: Japan U21 or draw (81%) at 1.20.
GG/NG: GG (58%) at 1.67.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Japan U21 or draw (81%, odds 1.20). Most likely score in line with that pick: Japan U21 1–0 Ukraine U21. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Japan U2156%fair 1.78 · @1.85
Draw25%fair 4.06 · @3.40
Ukraine U2119%fair 5.19 · @3.70
2.62Expected goals
1.72Japan U21 xG
0.91Ukraine U21 xG
58%Both score
50%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–012%
1–111%
2–011%
2–110%
0–07%
0–17%
From our goals model: Japan U21 1.7 – 0.9 Ukraine 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
Japan U21 to win✓
56%
1.78
1.85
Double chance
Japan U21 or draw✓
81%
1.24
1.20
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
58%
1.71
1.67
Draw no bet
Japan U21 (draw no bet)✓
74%
1.34
–
Asian handicap
Ukraine U21 +1.5 (Asian handicap)✗
68%
1.46
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
74%
1.35
1.25
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
50%
1.99
1.80
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
71%
1.41
1.35
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
87%
1.14
–
First team to score
Japan U21 to score first✓
61%
1.65
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
42%
2.39
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Japan U21 / FT Japan U21✓
35%
2.87
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
10%
10.32
–
Recent results
Japan U21
No recent results on record.
Ukraine U21 – last 2
WD
31 Mar
@ Hungary U21
2–1
W
27 Mar
vs Lithuania U21
1–1
D
1.5Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
100%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Japan U21 and Ukraine U21.
What is the prediction for Japan U21 vs Ukraine U21?
Our pick is Japan U21 or draw with a 81% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.20.
Who will win Japan U21 vs Ukraine U21?
On our numbers Japan U21 have a 56% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Ukraine U21 19%.
How many goals will there be in Japan U21 vs Ukraine U21?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 50% likely and both teams score 58% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Japan U21 vs Ukraine U21?
Our predicted score is Japan U21 1–0 Ukraine U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Japan U21 vs Ukraine U21?
Japan U21 vs Ukraine U21 (Friendlies) kicks off on Monday 8 June 2026 at 14:00 (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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