Very strong pick · fair odds 1.23 · bookmaker 1.20 · Won ✓
9/10Rating
1.20Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultJapan U21 to win ✓57% · @1.85
Double chanceJapan U21 or draw ✓81% · @1.20
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗58% · @1.67
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓74% · @1.25
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗13% · fair 7.93
Japan U21 vs Ukraine U21 preview and prediction
The match
Ukraine U21 travel to face Japan U21 in the Friendlies on Monday 8 June (14:00 WAT).
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.6 goals: 1.7 for Japan U21 and 0.9 for Ukraine U21. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 50%, both teams to score at 58%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Japan U21 57%, draw 24%, Ukraine U21 19%.
Safer route: Japan U21 or draw (81%) at 1.20.
Both teams to score: yes (58%) at 1.67.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Japan U21 or draw – a 81% chance at odds of 1.20. Predicted score: Japan U21 1–0 Ukraine U21. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Japan U2157%fair 1.75 · @1.85
Draw24%fair 4.10 · @3.40
Ukraine U2119%fair 5.38 · @3.70
2.62Expected goals
1.74Japan U21 xG
0.89Ukraine U21 xG
58%Both score
50%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–013%
1–111%
2–011%
2–110%
0–07%
0–16%
From our goals model: Japan U21 1.7 – 0.9 Ukraine 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
Japan U21 to win✓
57%
1.75
1.85 ▲
Double chance
Japan U21 or draw✓
81%
1.23
1.20
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
58%
1.71
1.67
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
74%
1.35
1.25
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
50%
1.99
1.80
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
71%
1.41
1.35
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
42%
2.40
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Japan U21 / FT Japan U21✓
36%
2.81
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0✗
13%
7.93
–
Form
Japan U21
No recent results on record.
Ukraine U21 – last 2
WD
31 Mar
@ Hungary U21
2–1
W
27 Mar
vs Lithuania U21
1–1
D
1.5Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
100%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Japan U21 and Ukraine U21.
What is the prediction for Japan U21 vs Ukraine U21?
Our pick is Japan U21 or draw with a 81% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.20.
Who will win Japan U21 vs Ukraine U21?
On our numbers Japan U21 have a 57% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Ukraine U21 19%.
How many goals will there be in Japan U21 vs Ukraine U21?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 50% likely and both teams score 58% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Japan U21 vs Ukraine U21?
Our predicted score is Japan U21 1–0 Ukraine U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Japan U21 vs Ukraine U21?
Japan U21 vs Ukraine U21 (Friendlies) kicks off on Monday 8 June 2026 at 14:00 (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.
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