Good pick · fair odds 1.53 · bookmaker 1.55 · Lost ✗
6/10Rating
1.55Odds
Picks by market
ResultUkraine U21 to win ✗65% · @1.55
Double chanceUkraine U21 or draw ✓85% · @1.12
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓57% · @1.67
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓80% · fair 1.25
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.14
Ukraine U21 vs Albania U21: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
14:30 WAT, Monday 5 October: Ukraine U21 v Albania U21 in the Friendlies.
Current form
Ukraine U21, last 5: WDLWD Their latest outing: 1–0 win over Croatia U21, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 0 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 1.4 conceded per game.
Albania U21, last 3: LLD Their latest outing: 0–2 defeat to Algeria U21, away. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 2 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.3 goals a game.
Momentum favours Ukraine U21, collecting 1.6 points per game to 0.3 for Albania U21.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Ukraine U21 2.1 xG, Albania U21 0.9 xG – a total near 3.0. That is an open game on paper: 58% for three or more goals, 57% for GG.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Ukraine U21 65%, draw 20%, Albania U21 15%.
GG/NG: GG (57%) at 1.67.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Ukraine U21 to win (65%, odds 1.55). Most likely score in line with that pick: Ukraine 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
Ukraine U2165%fair 1.53 · @1.55
Draw20%fair 5.02 · @3.60
Albania U2115%fair 6.84 · @5.00
3.00Expected goals
2.11Ukraine U21 xG
0.89Albania U21 xG
57%Both score
58%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–011%
1–011%
2–110%
1–19%
3–08%
3–17%
From our goals model: Ukraine U21 2.1 – 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
Ukraine U21 to win✗
65%
1.53
1.55
Double chance
Ukraine U21 or draw✓
85%
1.17
1.12
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
57%
1.75
1.67
Draw no bet
Ukraine U21 (draw no bet)
82%
1.22
–
Asian handicap
Ukraine U21 -0.5 (Asian handicap)✗
66%
1.53
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
80%
1.25
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
58%
1.73
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
65%
1.55
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
82%
1.23
–
First team to score
Ukraine U21 to score first✗
67%
1.49
–
Half-time result
Ukraine U21 ahead at half-time✗
48%
2.10
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Ukraine U21 / FT Ukraine U21✗
43%
2.35
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
10%
10.14
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Recent results
Ukraine U21 – last 5
WDLWD
2 Oct
vs Croatia U21
1–0
W
26 Sep
vs Turkey U21
2–2
D
8 Jun
@ Japan U21
0–3
L
31 Mar
@ Hungary U21
2–1
W
27 Mar
vs Lithuania U21
1–1
D
1.2Scored / game
1.4Conceded / game
60%Both scored
60%Over 2.5
Albania U21 – last 3
LLD
26 Aug
@ Algeria U21
0–2
L
8 Jun
@ Italy U21
0–1
L
5 Jun
@ Slovenia U21
1–1
D
0.3Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
33%Both scored
0%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Ukraine U21 and Albania U21.
What is the prediction for Ukraine U21 vs Albania U21?
Our pick is Ukraine U21 to win with a 65% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.55.
Who will win Ukraine U21 vs Albania U21?
On our numbers Ukraine U21 have a 65% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Albania U21 15%.
How many goals will there be in Ukraine U21 vs Albania U21?
We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 58% likely and both teams score 57% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Ukraine U21 vs Albania U21?
Our predicted score is Ukraine U21 2–0 Albania U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.0 goals in total.
When is Ukraine U21 vs Albania U21?
Ukraine U21 vs Albania U21 (Friendlies) kicks off on Monday 5 October 2026 at 14:30 (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.