England U21 vs Slovakia U21 preview and prediction
The match
Slovakia U21 travel to Bet365 Stadium in the UEFA U21 Championship Qualification on Friday 2 October (19:45 WAT) to face England U21. England U21 are 1st with 25 points from 10 games (top of the table), while Slovakia U21 sit 6th on 15 points (in the bottom half).
Form guide
England U21's last 3: WWD Most recently they beat Kazakhstan U21 4–2 at home. Goals have not been a problem: 3.0 per game.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.3 goals: 2.4 for England U21 and 0.9 for Slovakia U21. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 64% likely and both teams score in 56% of our simulations.
Betting angles
Win chances: England U21 73%, draw 15%, Slovakia U21 12%.
Both teams to score: yes (56%) at 1.85.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 56% chance at odds of 1.85, above our fair price of 1.78, so there is value in it. Predicted score: England U21 2–1 Slovakia U21. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
England U2173%fair 1.37 · @1.17
Draw15%fair 6.65 · @6.00
Slovakia U2112%fair 8.22 · @12.00
3.31Expected goals
2.44England U21 xG
0.87Slovakia U21 xG
56%Both score
64%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–011%
2–19%
1–09%
3–09%
1–18%
3–18%
From our goals model: England U21 2.4 – 0.9 Slovakia 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
England U21 to win✗
73%
1.37
1.17
Double chance
England U21 or draw✓
88%
1.14
1.04
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
56%
1.78
1.85
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
84%
1.19
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
64%
1.56
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
58%
1.73
–
Half-time result
England U21 ahead at half-time✗
53%
1.89
–
Half-time / full-time
HT England U21 / FT England U21✗
49%
2.06
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–0✗
11%
9.18
–
Form
England U21 – last 3
WWD
25 Sep
vs Kazakhstan U21
4–2
W
31 Mar
vs Moldova U21
4–1
W
27 Mar
@ Andorra U21
1–1
D
3.0Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
100%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Slovakia U21 – last 2
LW
25 Sep
vs Republic of Ireland U21
0–2
L
27 Mar
@ Kazakhstan U21
3–1
W
1.5Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between England U21 and Slovakia U21.
What is the prediction for England U21 vs Slovakia U21?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 56% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.85.
Who will win England U21 vs Slovakia U21?
On our numbers England U21 have a 73% chance of winning, the draw 15% and Slovakia U21 12%.
How many goals will there be in England U21 vs Slovakia U21?
We expect about 3.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 64% likely and both teams score 56% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for England U21 vs Slovakia U21?
Our predicted score is England U21 2–1 Slovakia U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.3 goals in total.
When is England U21 vs Slovakia U21?
England U21 vs Slovakia U21 (UEFA U21 Championship Qualification) kicks off on Friday 2 October 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at Bet365 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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