Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✗56% · fair 1.79
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓78% · fair 1.28
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–0 ✗14% · fair 7.29
Croatia U21 vs Hungary U21 preview and prediction
The match
Hungary U21 travel to Stadion Varteks in the UEFA U21 Championship Qualification on Saturday 26 September (16:00 WAT) to face Croatia U21. Croatia U21 are 4th with 16 points from 8 games (in the top four), while Hungary U21 sit 4th on 14 points (in the top four). Only 2 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Croatia U21's last 4: DWDW Most recently they drew with Republic of Ireland U21 2–2 at home. At home they have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 4. They are scoring freely – 2.0 goals a game. 2 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.9 goals: 2.2 for Croatia U21 and 0.7 for Hungary U21. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 57%, both teams to score at 44%.
Our pre-match pick was Croatia U21 to win – a 72% chance at odds of 1.30. Predicted score: Croatia U21 2–0 Hungary U21. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Croatia U2172%fair 1.39 · @1.30
Draw19%fair 5.18 · @5.00
Hungary U219%fair 11.19 · @7.50
2.88Expected goals
2.21Croatia U21 xG
0.67Hungary U21 xG
44%Both score
57%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–014%
1–012%
3–010%
2–19%
1–18%
3–17%
From our goals model: Croatia U21 2.2 – 0.7 Hungary 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
Croatia U21 to win✓
72%
1.39
1.30
Double chance
Croatia U21 or draw✓
91%
1.10
1.06
Both teams to score
Not both teams to score✗
56%
1.79
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
78%
1.28
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
57%
1.76
1.60
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
67%
1.48
–
Half-time result
Croatia U21 ahead at half-time✓
52%
1.92
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Croatia U21 / FT Croatia U21✓
48%
2.07
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–0✗
14%
7.29
–
Form
Croatia U21 – last 4
DWDW
6 Jun
vs Republic of Ireland U21
2–2
D
3 Jun
vs Qatar U20
2–0
W
30 May
vs Greece U21
1–1
D
31 Mar
vs Turkey U21
3–0
W
2.0Scored / game
0.8Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Hungary U21 – last 2
LL
31 Mar
vs Ukraine U21
1–2
L
26 Mar
vs Israel U21
0–1
L
0.5Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Croatia U21 and Hungary U21.
What is the prediction for Croatia U21 vs Hungary U21?
Our pick is Croatia U21 to win with a 72% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.
Who will win Croatia U21 vs Hungary U21?
On our numbers Croatia U21 have a 72% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Hungary U21 9%.
How many goals will there be in Croatia U21 vs Hungary U21?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 57% likely and both teams score 44% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Croatia U21 vs Hungary U21?
Our predicted score is Croatia U21 2–0 Hungary U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is Croatia U21 vs Hungary U21?
Croatia U21 vs Hungary U21 (UEFA U21 Championship Qualification) kicks off on Saturday 26 September 2026 at 16:00 (West Africa Time) at Stadion Varteks.
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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