Portugal U21 vs Scotland U21 prediction & analysis
65%
Footrivo pick
Over 2.5 goals
Good pick · fair odds 1.53 · bookmaker 1.50 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.50Odds
GG
Value bet: Both teams to score @ 2.00 – our chance 55% vs 50% implied by the price (edge +10%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Quick tips for this match
ResultPortugal U21 to win ✓67% · @1.20
Double chancePortugal U21 or draw ✓89% · @1.01
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗55% · @2.00
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓83% · @1.17
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 10.62
Portugal U21 vs Scotland U21 preview and prediction
The match
The UEFA U21 Championship Qualification sees Portugal U21 take on Scotland U21 on Tuesday 31 March, kicking off at 19:30 (WAT). Portugal U21 are 1st with 28 points from 10 games, while Scotland U21 sit 4th on 7 points. A gap of 21 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.5 goals: 2.5 for Portugal U21 and 1.0 for Scotland U21. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 65% likely and both teams score in 55% of our simulations.
Betting angles
Win chances: Portugal U21 67%, draw 22%, Scotland U21 11%.
Both teams to score: yes (55%) at 2.00.
Value angle: Both teams to score at 2.00 – 55% on our numbers against 50% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 2.5 goals – a 65% chance at odds of 1.50. Predicted score: Portugal U21 2–1 Scotland U21. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Portugal U2167%fair 1.48 · @1.20
Draw22%fair 4.58 · @5.50
Scotland U2111%fair 9.31 · @13.00
3.53Expected goals
2.51Portugal U21 xG
1.01Scotland U21 xG
55%Both score
65%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–19%
2–09%
3–18%
3–08%
1–17%
1–07%
From our goals model: Portugal U21 2.5 – 1.0 Scotland 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
Portugal U21 to win✓
67%
1.48
1.20
Double chance
Portugal U21 or draw✓
89%
1.12
1.01
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
55%
1.82
2.00 ▲
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
83%
1.20
1.17
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
65%
1.53
1.50
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
55%
1.81
1.62
Half-time result
Portugal U21 ahead at half-time✓
52%
1.92
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Portugal U21 / FT Portugal U21✓
47%
2.12
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
10.62
–
Form
Portugal U21 – last 1
W
27 Mar
@ Azerbaijan U21
4–0
W
4.0Scored / game
0.0Conceded / game
0%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Scotland U21 – last 1
D
27 Mar
vs Czech Republic U21
0–0
D
0.0Scored / game
0.0Conceded / game
0%Both scored
0%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Portugal U21 and Scotland U21.
What is the prediction for Portugal U21 vs Scotland U21?
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 65% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.50.
Who will win Portugal U21 vs Scotland U21?
On our numbers Portugal U21 have a 67% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Scotland U21 11%.
How many goals will there be in Portugal U21 vs Scotland U21?
We expect about 3.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 65% likely and both teams score 55% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Portugal U21 vs Scotland U21?
Our predicted score is Portugal U21 2–1 Scotland U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.5 goals in total.
When is Portugal U21 vs Scotland U21?
Portugal U21 vs Scotland U21 (UEFA U21 Championship Qualification) kicks off on Tuesday 31 March 2026 at 19:30 (West Africa Time).
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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