Portugal U21 vs Northern Ireland U21 prediction & analysis
66%
Footrivo pick
Over 2.5 goals
Good pick · fair odds 1.53 · bookmaker 1.42 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.42Odds
GG
Value bet: Both teams to score @ 2.10 – our chance 56% vs 48% implied by the price (edge +18%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Quick tips for this match
ResultPortugal U21 to win ✓70% · @1.15
Double chancePortugal U21 or draw ✓91% · @1.01
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗56% · @2.10
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓66% · @1.42
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–0 ✗11% · fair 9.45
Portugal U21 vs Northern Ireland U21 preview and prediction
The match
Portugal U21 host Northern Ireland U21 in the Friendlies on Wednesday 3 June, with kick-off at 19:30 (WAT) at Estadio Antonio Coimbra da Mota.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.4 goals: 2.5 for Portugal U21 and 0.9 for Northern Ireland U21. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 66% and both teams to score at 56%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Value angle: Both teams to score at 2.10 – 56% on our numbers against 48% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 2.5 goals – a 66% chance at odds of 1.42. Predicted score: Portugal U21 2–1 Northern Ireland U21. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Portugal U2170%fair 1.43 · @1.15
Draw21%fair 4.85 · @6.00
Northern Ireland U219%fair 10.79 · @14.00
3.37Expected goals
2.49Portugal U21 xG
0.89Northern Ireland U21 xG
56%Both score
66%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–011%
2–19%
3–09%
1–09%
3–18%
1–18%
From our goals model: Portugal U21 2.5 – 0.9 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
Portugal U21 to win✓
70%
1.43
1.15
Double chance
Portugal U21 or draw✓
91%
1.10
1.01
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
56%
1.78
2.10 ▲
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
85%
1.18
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
66%
1.53
1.42
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
56%
1.80
1.70
Half-time result
Portugal U21 ahead at half-time✓
53%
1.87
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Portugal U21 / FT Portugal U21✓
49%
2.05
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–0✗
11%
9.45
–
Form
Portugal U21 – last 2
WW
31 Mar
vs Scotland U21
3–0
W
27 Mar
@ Azerbaijan U21
4–0
W
3.5Scored / game
0.0Conceded / game
0%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Northern Ireland U21 – last 2
WL
31 Mar
@ Latvia U21
3–1
W
27 Mar
@ Germany U21
0–3
L
1.5Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
50%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Portugal U21 and Northern Ireland U21.
What is the prediction for Portugal U21 vs Northern Ireland U21?
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 66% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.42.
Who will win Portugal U21 vs Northern Ireland U21?
On our numbers Portugal U21 have a 70% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Northern Ireland U21 9%.
How many goals will there be in Portugal U21 vs Northern Ireland U21?
We expect about 3.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 66% likely and both teams score 56% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Portugal U21 vs Northern Ireland U21?
Our predicted score is Portugal U21 2–1 Northern Ireland U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.4 goals in total.
When is Portugal U21 vs Northern Ireland U21?
Portugal U21 vs Northern Ireland U21 (Friendlies) kicks off on Wednesday 3 June 2026 at 19:30 (West Africa Time) at Estadio Antonio Coimbra da Mota.
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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