Republic of Ireland U21 vs Moldova U21 prediction & analysis
79%
Footrivo pick
Over 1.5 goals
Very strong pick · fair odds 1.27 · bookmaker 1.20 · Won ✓
9/10Rating
1.20Odds
GG
Value bet: Both teams to score @ 2.15 – our chance 50% vs 47% implied by the price (edge +8%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Quick tips for this match
ResultRepublic of Ireland U21 to win ✗71% · @1.22
Double chanceRepublic of Ireland U21 or draw ✓89% · @1.01
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓50% · @2.15
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓79% · @1.20
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–0 ✗13% · fair 7.89
Republic of Ireland U21 vs Moldova U21 preview and prediction
The match
The UEFA U21 Championship Qualification sees Republic of Ireland U21 take on Moldova U21 on Thursday 26 March, kicking off at 18:15 (WAT) at Tallaght Stadium. Republic of Ireland U21 are 7th with 15 points from 8 games (in the bottom three), while Moldova U21 sit 3rd on 12 points (in the top four). Only 3 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.0 goals: 2.2 for Republic of Ireland U21 and 0.7 for Moldova U21. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 57% likely and both teams score in 50% of our simulations.
Betting angles
Win chances: Republic of Ireland U21 71%, draw 18%, Moldova U21 11%.
Both teams to score: yes (50%) at 2.15.
Value angle: Both teams to score at 2.15 – 50% on our numbers against 47% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 79% chance at odds of 1.20. Predicted score: Republic of Ireland U21 2–0 Moldova U21. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Republic of Ireland U2171%fair 1.41 · @1.22
Draw18%fair 5.54 · @5.00
Moldova U2111%fair 9.15 · @12.00
2.98Expected goals
2.23Republic of Ireland U21 xG
0.75Moldova U21 xG
50%Both score
57%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–013%
1–011%
2–19%
3–09%
1–18%
3–17%
From our goals model: Republic of Ireland U21 2.2 – 0.7 Moldova U21 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Republic of Ireland U21 to win✗
71%
1.41
1.22
Double chance
Republic of Ireland U21 or draw✓
89%
1.12
1.01
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
50%
2.00
2.15 ▲
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
79%
1.27
1.20
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
57%
1.76
1.65
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
65%
1.54
1.45
Half-time result
Republic of Ireland U21 ahead at half-time✗
51%
1.95
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Republic of Ireland U21 / FT Republic of Ireland U21✗
47%
2.12
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–0✗
13%
7.89
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Form
Republic of Ireland U21
No recent results on record.
Moldova U21
No recent results on record.
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Republic of Ireland U21 and Moldova U21.
What is the prediction for Republic of Ireland U21 vs Moldova U21?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 79% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.20.
Who will win Republic of Ireland U21 vs Moldova U21?
On our numbers Republic of Ireland U21 have a 71% chance of winning, the draw 18% and Moldova U21 11%.
How many goals will there be in Republic of Ireland U21 vs Moldova U21?
We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 57% likely and both teams score 50% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Republic of Ireland U21 vs Moldova U21?
Our predicted score is Republic of Ireland U21 2–0 Moldova U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.0 goals in total.
When is Republic of Ireland U21 vs Moldova U21?
Republic of Ireland U21 vs Moldova U21 (UEFA U21 Championship Qualification) kicks off on Thursday 26 March 2026 at 18:15 (West Africa Time) at Tallaght Stadium.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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