Our Italy U21 vs Netherlands U21 Prediction: 2-2
Italy U21 vs Netherlands U21 in the U21 International is scheduled for an 17:15 GMT kick-off on Friday March 21, 2025. We predict a tightly contested 2-2 draw, with both teams getting on the scoresheet, making BTTS a strong betting option.
Our prediction is supported by key Italy U21 vs Netherlands U21 stats, including attacking and defensive strength, recent form and historical results — all detailed below.
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Recent Form Insights
Italy U21's Last Match – Italy U21 vs Ukraine U21
Determined to get back to winning ways, Italy U21 must win after their 2-2 U21 International draw against Ukraine U21 on November 19. In that match, Italy U21 recorded 53% possession, attempting 4 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Italy U21 | 53% | 4 (3) | - | 44 |
 Ukraine U21 | 47% | 10 (5) | - | 67 |
Netherlands U21's Last Match – Netherlands U21 vs England U21
Netherlands U21 will seek to go one better this time following a 1-1 U21 International share of the spoils with England U21 on November 18. In that match, Netherlands U21 had 64% possession and 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Netherlands U21 | 64% | 0 (6) | - | 69 |
 England U21 | 36% | 0 (1) | - | 23 |
Italy U21 vs Netherlands U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Italy U21 | Netherlands U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.36 | Attacking Strength | 1.35 |
| 1.38 | Defence Strength | 0.82 |
| 2 | Points Per Game | 2.3 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 7/10 |
| 5/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 2.9 | Average Scored | 2.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Italy U21 are averaging 2.9 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match, while Netherlands U21 average 2.5 scored and 0.9 conceded per game.
Italy U21 29-8
Netherlands U21 25-9
What are the odds for this match?
Italy U21 to win: @2.625
Draw: @3.1
Netherlands U21 to win: @2.4
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.875