Very strong pick · fair odds 1.27 · bookmaker 1.25 · Won ✓
9/10Rating
1.25Odds
1
Value bet: France U19 to win @ 1.91 – our chance 56% vs 52% implied by the price (edge +8%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Quick tips for this match
ResultFrance U19 to win ✗56% · @1.91
Double chanceEither team to win ✗81% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓60% · @1.65
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓79% · @1.25
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.31
France U19 vs Croatia U19 preview and prediction
The match
The UEFA U19 Championship Qualification sees France U19 take on Croatia U19 on Tuesday 31 March, kicking off at 11:00 (WAT) at Gradski stadion Varazdin. France U19 are 2nd with 5 points from 3 games, while Croatia U19 sit 1st on 7 points. Only 2 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Croatia U19's last 4: WWDW Most recently they beat Norway U19 1–0 at home. They are scoring freely – 2.3 goals a game. 2 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.3 goals: 2.0 for France U19 and 1.2 for Croatia U19. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 58% likely and both teams score in 60% of our simulations.
Betting angles
Win chances: France U19 56%, draw 19%, Croatia U19 24%.
Both teams to score: yes (60%) at 1.65.
Value angle: France U19 to win at 1.91 – 56% on our numbers against 52% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 79% chance at odds of 1.25. Predicted score: France U19 2–1 Croatia U19. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
France U1956%fair 1.77 · @1.91
Draw19%fair 5.15 · @3.40
Croatia U1924%fair 4.15 · @3.50
3.27Expected goals
2.03France U19 xG
1.24Croatia U19 xG
60%Both score
58%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–110%
1–110%
2–08%
1–08%
3–17%
2–26%
From our goals model: France U19 2.0 – 1.2 Croatia U19 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
France U19 to win✗
56%
1.77
1.91 ▲
Double chance
Either team to win✗
81%
1.24
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
60%
1.66
1.65
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
79%
1.27
1.25
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
58%
1.74
1.80
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
64%
1.57
1.35
Half-time result
France U19 ahead at half-time✗
42%
2.39
–
Half-time / full-time
HT France U19 / FT France U19✗
35%
2.86
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
10%
10.31
–
Form
France U19 – last 1
D
25 Mar
@ Norway U19
2–2
D
2.0Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
100%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Croatia U19 – last 4
WWDW
28 Mar
vs Norway U19
1–0
W
25 Mar
vs Switzerland U19
4–1
W
19 Feb
vs Czech Republic U19
0–0
D
15 Feb
vs Latvia U19
4–2
W
2.3Scored / game
0.8Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between France U19 and Croatia U19.
What is the prediction for France U19 vs Croatia U19?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 79% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win France U19 vs Croatia U19?
On our numbers France U19 have a 56% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Croatia U19 24%.
How many goals will there be in France U19 vs Croatia U19?
We expect about 3.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 58% likely and both teams score 60% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for France U19 vs Croatia U19?
Our predicted score is France U19 2–1 Croatia U19, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.3 goals in total.
When is France U19 vs Croatia U19?
France U19 vs Croatia U19 (UEFA U19 Championship Qualification) kicks off on Tuesday 31 March 2026 at 11:00 (West Africa Time) at Gradski stadion Varazdin.
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.