Serbia U21 30%Draw 22%Russia U21 49%Expected goals 1.33 – 1.78
65%
Betarazi pick
Under 3.5 goals
Good pick · fair odds 1.55 · bookmaker 1.35 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.35Odds
2
Value bet: Russia U21 to win @ 2.22 – our chance 49% vs 45% implied by the price (edge +9%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Picks by market
ResultRussia U21 to win ✗49% · @2.22
Double chanceEither team to win ✓78% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓63% · @1.56
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓79% · @1.18
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗9% · fair 10.64
Serbia U21 vs Russia U21: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
17:00 WAT, Monday 5 October: Serbia U21 v Russia U21 in the Friendlies.
Current form
Russia U21, last 3: WWW Their latest outing: 3–1 win over Serbia U21, away. 3.0 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
Head to head
When they last met (2 Oct 2026) it ended Serbia U21 1–3 Russia U21.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Serbia U21 1.3 xG, Russia U21 1.8 xG – a total near 3.1. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 57% and GG at 63%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Serbia U21 30%, draw 22%, Russia U21 49%.
GG/NG: GG (63%) at 1.56.
Price worth noting: Russia U21 to win @2.22 – the bookmaker implies 45%, our ratings say 49%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (65%, odds 1.35). 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 U2130%fair 3.38 · @2.72
Draw22%fair 4.65 · @3.30
Russia U2149%fair 2.05 · @2.22
3.11Expected goals
1.33Serbia U21 xG
1.78Russia U21 xG
63%Both score
57%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–111%
1–29%
0–18%
0–27%
2–17%
2–26%
From our goals model: Serbia U21 1.3 – 1.8 Russia U21 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Serbia U21 vs Russia U21?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 65% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.35.
Who will win Serbia U21 vs Russia U21?
On our numbers Serbia U21 have a 30% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Russia U21 49%.
How many goals will there be in Serbia U21 vs Russia U21?
We expect about 3.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 57% likely and both teams score 63% 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 3.1 goals in total.
When is Serbia U21 vs Russia U21?
Serbia U21 vs Russia U21 (Friendlies) kicks off on Monday 5 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.
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