Double chanceNorthern Ireland U21 or draw ✓93% · @1.03
Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✓54% · fair 1.87
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓84% · fair 1.18
Correct scoreCorrect score 0–2 ✗12% · fair 8.42
Malta U21 vs Northern Ireland U21 preview and prediction
The match
The UEFA U21 Championship Qualification sees Malta U21 take on Northern Ireland U21 on Saturday 26 September, kicking off at 18:00 (WAT) at Centenary Stadium. Malta U21 are 5th with 6 points from 8 games, while Northern Ireland U21 sit 3rd on 7 points. Only 1 point separates the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Malta U21's last 3: LLL Most recently they lost to Moldova U21 0–3 away. Goals have dried up – just 0.3 per game.
Northern Ireland U21's last 3: LWL Most recently they lost to Portugal U21 0–4 away. On the road they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. They average 1.0 scored and 2.7 conceded.
Northern Ireland U21 arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.0 points a game against 0.0.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.3 goals: 0.8 for Malta U21 and 2.6 for Northern Ireland U21. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 64% likely and both teams score in 46% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Our pre-match pick was Northern Ireland U21 to win – a 75% chance at odds of 1.22. Predicted score: Malta U21 0–2 Northern Ireland U21. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Malta U217%fair 13.90 · @10.00
Draw18%fair 5.61 · @5.75
Northern Ireland U2175%fair 1.33 · @1.22
3.33Expected goals
0.76Malta U21 xG
2.57Northern Ireland U21 xG
46%Both score
64%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
0–212%
0–310%
0–19%
1–29%
1–38%
1–17%
From our goals model: Malta U21 0.8 – 2.6 Northern Ireland 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
Northern Ireland U21 to win✓
75%
1.33
1.22
Double chance
Northern Ireland U21 or draw✓
93%
1.08
1.03
Both teams to score
Not both teams to score✓
54%
1.87
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
84%
1.18
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
64%
1.57
1.50
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
57%
1.74
–
Half-time result
Northern Ireland U21 ahead at half-time✓
56%
1.77
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Northern Ireland U21 / FT Northern Ireland U21✓
53%
1.90
–
Correct score
Correct score 0–2✗
12%
8.42
–
Form
Malta U21 – last 3
LLL
4 Jun
@ Moldova U21
0–3
L
31 Mar
@ Georgia U21
1–4
L
27 Mar
@ Greece U21
0–5
L
0.3Scored / game
4.0Conceded / game
33%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Northern Ireland U21 – last 3
LWL
3 Jun
@ Portugal U21
0–4
L
31 Mar
@ Latvia U21
3–1
W
27 Mar
@ Germany U21
0–3
L
1.0Scored / game
2.7Conceded / game
33%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Malta U21 and Northern Ireland U21.
What is the prediction for Malta U21 vs Northern Ireland U21?
Our pick is Northern Ireland U21 to win with a 75% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Malta U21 vs Northern Ireland U21?
On our numbers Malta U21 have a 7% chance of winning, the draw 18% and Northern Ireland U21 75%.
How many goals will there be in Malta U21 vs Northern Ireland U21?
We expect about 3.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 64% likely and both teams score 46% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Malta U21 vs Northern Ireland U21?
Our predicted score is Malta U21 0–2 Northern Ireland U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.3 goals in total.
When is Malta U21 vs Northern Ireland U21?
Malta U21 vs Northern Ireland U21 (UEFA U21 Championship Qualification) kicks off on Saturday 26 September 2026 at 18:00 (West Africa Time) at Centenary 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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