Croatia U21 vs Republic of Ireland U21 prediction & analysis
Under 3.5 goals
Strong pick · fair odds 1.39 · bookmaker 1.40 · Lost ✗
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Win chances
Most likely scores
From our goals model: Croatia U21 1.7 – 0.8 Republic of Ireland U21 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our analysis
Croatia U21 are clear favourites at home with a 62% chance of winning, against 19% for Republic of Ireland U21.
Croatia U21 have taken 7 points from their last 3 matches (2W 1D 0L), scoring 2.0 and conceding 0.3 per game. Republic of Ireland U21 have 4 points from their last 2 (1W 1D 0L), averaging 1.0 scored and 0.5 conceded.
We expect around 2.4 goals (1.7 for Croatia U21, 0.8 for Republic of Ireland U21). That is close to an average game for goals: over 2.5 at 49%, both teams to score at 53%. Most likely scores: 1–0 (15%), 2–0 (12%), 1–1 (11%).
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals at a 72% chance – the bookmaker price of 1.40 is close to our fair price of 1.39.
Every market, with fair odds
| Market | Most likely | Chance | Fair odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match result | Croatia U21 to win ✗ | 62% | 1.62 | 1.60 |
| Double chance | Croatia U21 or draw ✓ | 81% | 1.23 | 1.13 |
| Both teams to score | Both teams to score ✓ | 53% | 1.87 | 1.70 |
| Over/under 1.5 goals | Over 1.5 goals ✓ | 73% | 1.36 | 1.22 |
| Over/under 2.5 goals | Under 2.5 goals ✗ | 51% | 1.97 | 2.05 |
| Over/under 3.5 goals | Under 3.5 goals ✗ | 72% | 1.39 | 1.40 |
| Half-time result | Level at half-time ✓ | 43% | 2.31 | – |
| Half-time / full-time | HT Croatia U21 / FT Croatia U21 ✗ | 37% | 2.72 | – |
| Correct score | Correct score 1–0 ✗ | 15% | 6.79 | – |
Form
Croatia U21 – last 3
| 3 Jun | vs Qatar U20 | 2–0 | W |
| 30 May | vs Greece U21 | 1–1 | D |
| 31 Mar | vs Turkey U21 | 3–0 | W |
Republic of Ireland U21 – last 2
| 31 Mar | @ Kazakhstan U21 | 1–0 | W |
| 26 Mar | vs Moldova U21 | 1–1 | D |
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Croatia U21 and Republic of Ireland U21.
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What is the prediction for Croatia U21 vs Republic of Ireland U21?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 72% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.40.
Who will win Croatia U21 vs Republic of Ireland U21?
On our numbers Croatia U21 have a 62% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Republic of Ireland U21 19%.
How many goals will there be in Croatia U21 vs Republic of Ireland U21?
We expect about 2.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 49% likely and both teams score 53% of the time on our projection.
When is Croatia U21 vs Republic of Ireland U21?
Croatia U21 vs Republic of Ireland U21 (Friendlies) kicks off on Saturday 6 June 2026 at 16:30 (West Africa Time).
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.