Serbia U21 vs Russia U21: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Serbia U21 welcome Russia U21 for a Friendlies fixture on Friday 2 October (17:00 WAT).
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Serbia U21 1.4 xG, Russia U21 1.5 xG – a total near 2.9. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 52%, GG 61%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Serbia U21 36%, draw 22%, Russia U21 43%.
GG/NG: GG (61%) at 1.71.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (75%, odds 1.27). Most likely score in line with that pick: Serbia U21 1–1 Russia U21. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Serbia U2136%fair 2.81 · @2.63
Draw22%fair 4.63 · @3.28
Russia U2143%fair 2.34 · @2.29
2.89Expected goals
1.36Serbia U21 xG
1.52Russia U21 xG
61%Both score
52%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
1–29%
0–18%
2–18%
1–08%
0–26%
From our goals model: Serbia U21 1.4 – 1.5 Russia 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
Russia U21 to win✓
43%
2.34
2.29
Double chance
Either team to win✓
78%
1.28
1.23
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
61%
1.64
1.71
Draw no bet
Russia U21 (draw no bet)✓
55%
1.83
–
Asian handicap
Serbia U21 +1 (Asian handicap)✗
74%
1.34
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
75%
1.34
1.27
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
52%
1.94
1.90
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
70%
1.43
1.25
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
85%
1.18
1.05
First team to score
Russia U21 to score first✓
50%
2.01
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
41%
2.47
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Russia U21 / FT Russia U21✓
24%
4.10
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
9%
11.33
–
Recent results
Serbia U21 – last 1
D
26 Mar
@ Kyrgyz Republic U23
2–2
D
2.0Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
100%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Russia U21 – last 2
WW
9 Jun
vs Iraq U23
1–0
W
5 Jun
vs Iraq U23
5–1
W
3.0Scored / game
0.5Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Serbia U21 and Russia U21.
What is the prediction for Serbia U21 vs Russia U21?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 75% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.27.
Who will win Serbia U21 vs Russia U21?
On our numbers Serbia U21 have a 36% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Russia U21 43%.
How many goals will there be in Serbia U21 vs Russia U21?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 52% likely and both teams score 61% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Serbia U21 vs Russia U21?
Our predicted score is Serbia U21 1–1 Russia U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is Serbia U21 vs Russia U21?
Serbia U21 vs Russia U21 (Friendlies) kicks off on Friday 2 October 2026 at 17:00 (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.