Republic of Ireland U21 vs England U21 Prediction, H2H & Stats
World: UEFA U21 Championship - Qualification
· Group Stage - 23 Head to head
Last 1 meetings
2 - 0
Republic of Ireland U21
UEFA U21 Championship - Qualification table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | England U21 |
10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 23:7 | +16 | 23 |
| 2 | Republic of Ireland U21 |
10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 16:14 | +2 | 20 |
| 3 | Slovakia U21 |
10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 17:13 | +4 | 20 |
| 4 | Moldova U21 |
10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 12:19 | -7 | 9 |
| 5 | Andorra U21 |
10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 7:12 | -5 | 8 |
| 6 | Kazakhstan U21 |
10 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 11:21 | -10 | 4 |
Top scorers
UEFA U21 Championship - Qualification
G. Koutsias
Greece U21
5goals
O. Pietuszewski
Poland U21
4goals
Rodrigo Mora
Portugal U21
4goals
Gustavo Varela
Portugal U21
3goals
Tiago Parreira Parente
Portugal U21
2goals
Roger Fernandes
Portugal U21
2goals
Diogo Travassos
Portugal U21
2goals
Adedire Emmanuel Awokoya-Mebude
Scotland U21
2goals
C. Ndour
Italy U21
2goals
Youssef Chermiti
Portugal U21
2goals
Recent form
3 - 1
England U21
W
4 - 3
Kazakhstan U21
W
0 - 2
Republic of Ireland U21
W
0 - 0
Qatar U23
D
2 - 2
Republic of Ireland U21
D
0 - 1
Republic of Ireland U21
W
1 - 1
Moldova U21
D
4 - 0
Republic of Ireland U21
L
2 - 0
Republic of Ireland U21
L
2 - 2
Slovakia U21
D
3 - 1
England U21
L
0 - 0
Slovakia U21
D
4 - 2
Kazakhstan U21
W
4 - 1
Moldova U21
W
1 - 1
England U21
D
0 - 4
England U21
W
2 - 0
Republic of Ireland U21
W
1 - 0
Andorra U21
W
0 - 4
England U21
W
0 - 2
England U21
W
Who wins? Three ways to read it
1 · X · 2Most likely scores
Expected goals: 1.15 Republic of Ireland U21 · 2.15 England U21
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Season numbers
UEFA U21 Championship - Qualification 2027When the goals come
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Republic of Ireland U21
England U21
Republic of Ireland U21 vs England U21: preview and prediction
Republic of Ireland U21 host England U21 in the World UEFA U21 Championship - Qualification (Group Stage - 23) on Tuesday, 6th October 2026 at 18:00 at Cork. Republic of Ireland U21 sit 2nd in the table and England U21 1st.
Republic of Ireland U21 are in good shape, with 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 defeats in their last 5 games (D-D-W-W-W). England U21 have been inconsistent, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 games (D-W-W-D-L).
In the last 1 meetings, Republic of Ireland U21 won 0, England U21 won 1 and 0 ended level. These games average 2 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% and over 2.5 goals in 0%.
Our goal model expects about 1.15 goals for Republic of Ireland U21 and 2.15 for England U21. It gives England U21 the edge (20% home win, 20% draw, 60% away win), 64% for over 2.5 goals and 60% for both teams to score. The most likely score is 1-2.
Our pick was Over 1.5. We also like Away Wins Either Half, Away Win, Draw No Bet: Away.
Republic of Ireland U21 vs England U21 FAQs
What is the best prediction for Republic of Ireland U21 vs England U21?
Our top tip is Banker: Over 1.5.
Who will win Republic of Ireland U21 vs England U21?
England U21 are favourites: our model gives Republic of Ireland U21 20%, the draw 20% and England U21 60%.
Will both teams score?
Both teams scoring has a 60% chance in our model, and it happened in 0% of recent meetings.
How many goals are expected?
Our model expects 3.3 goals in total, with a 64% chance of over 2.5 goals.
When is Republic of Ireland U21 vs England U21?
Kick-off is on Tuesday, 6th October 2026 at 18:00 at Cork.
Who is the referee?
A. Dudic is in charge of this game.