The Friendlies sees Serbia U21 take on Russia U21 on Friday 2 October, kicking off at 17:00 (WAT).
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.9 goals: 1.4 for Serbia U21 and 1.5 for Russia U21. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 52%, both teams to score at 61%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Serbia U21 35%, draw 23%, Russia U21 42%.
Both teams to score: yes (61%) at 1.71.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 75% chance at odds of 1.27. Predicted score: Serbia U21 1–1 Russia U21. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Serbia U2135%fair 2.87 · @2.63
Draw23%fair 4.37 · @3.28
Russia U2142%fair 2.36 · @2.29
2.89Expected goals
1.36Serbia U21 xG
1.53Russia U21 xG
61%Both score
52%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–112%
1–29%
0–19%
2–18%
1–08%
0–27%
From our goals model: Serbia U21 1.4 – 1.5 Russia 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
Russia U21 to win✓
42%
2.36
2.29
Double chance
Either team to win✓
77%
1.30
1.23
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
61%
1.64
1.71
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
75%
1.34
1.27
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
52%
1.94
1.90
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
70%
1.43
1.25
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
41%
2.47
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Russia U21 / FT Russia U21✓
24%
4.08
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
9%
11.31
–
Form
Serbia U21 – last 1
D
26 Mar
@ Kyrgyz Republic U23
2–2
D
2.0Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
100%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Russia U21 – last 2
WW
9 Jun
vs Iraq U23
1–0
W
5 Jun
vs Iraq U23
5–1
W
3.0Scored / game
0.5Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Serbia U21 and Russia U21.
What is the prediction for Serbia U21 vs Russia U21?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 75% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.27.
Who will win Serbia U21 vs Russia U21?
On our numbers Serbia U21 have a 35% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Russia U21 42%.
How many goals will there be in Serbia U21 vs Russia U21?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 52% likely and both teams score 61% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Serbia U21 vs Russia U21?
Our predicted score is Serbia U21 1–1 Russia U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is Serbia U21 vs Russia U21?
Serbia U21 vs Russia U21 (Friendlies) kicks off on Friday 2 October 2026 at 17:00 (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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