The Friendlies sees Italy U21 take on Albania U21 on Monday 8 June, kicking off at 17:15 (WAT).
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.4 goals: 2.5 for Italy U21 and 0.9 for Albania U21. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 64% likely and both teams score in 59% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Our pre-match pick was Italy U21 to win – a 72% chance at odds of 1.28. Predicted score: Italy U21 2–0 Albania U21. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Italy U2172%fair 1.39 · @1.28
Draw16%fair 6.18 · @5.00
Albania U2112%fair 8.61 · @8.25
3.37Expected goals
2.48Italy U21 xG
0.89Albania U21 xG
59%Both score
64%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–011%
2–19%
3–09%
1–09%
3–18%
1–18%
From our goals model: Italy U21 2.5 – 0.9 Albania 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
Italy U21 to win✓
72%
1.39
1.28
Double chance
Italy U21 or draw✓
88%
1.13
1.02
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
59%
1.71
1.80 ▲
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
85%
1.18
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
64%
1.56
1.48
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
57%
1.75
1.62
Half-time result
Italy U21 ahead at half-time✗
53%
1.88
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Italy U21 / FT Italy U21✗
49%
2.05
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–0✗
11%
9.46
–
Form
Italy U21 – last 2
WW
31 Mar
@ Sweden U21
4–0
W
26 Mar
vs North Macedonia U21
4–0
W
4.0Scored / game
0.0Conceded / game
0%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Albania U21 – last 1
D
5 Jun
@ Slovenia U21
1–1
D
1.0Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
100%Both scored
0%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Italy U21 and Albania U21.
What is the prediction for Italy U21 vs Albania U21?
Our pick is Italy U21 to win with a 72% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.28.
Who will win Italy U21 vs Albania U21?
On our numbers Italy U21 have a 72% chance of winning, the draw 16% and Albania U21 12%.
How many goals will there be in Italy U21 vs Albania U21?
We expect about 3.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 64% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Italy U21 vs Albania U21?
Our predicted score is Italy U21 2–0 Albania U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.4 goals in total.
When is Italy U21 vs Albania U21?
Italy U21 vs Albania U21 (Friendlies) kicks off on Monday 8 June 2026 at 17:15 (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.