Our Northern Ireland U21 vs Latvia U21 Prediction: 2-1
Northern Ireland U21 vs Latvia U21 in the European U21 Championship Qual is scheduled for an 19:45 GMT kick-off on Thursday November 13, 2025. A 2-1 victory for the hosts is our top prediction, yet given both teams’ attacking form, BTTS seems like a smart betting choice.
This Northern Ireland U21 vs Latvia U21 prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Northern Ireland U21's Last Match – Northern Ireland U21 vs Germany U21
Northern Ireland U21 must win to recover from their recent 1-2 European U21 Championship Qual defeat against Germany U21 on October 14 and regain momentum. In that match, Northern Ireland U21 saw 31% of the ball and created 8 goal attempts, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Northern Ireland U21 | 31% | 8 (5) | - | 39 |
 Germany U21 | 69% | 13 (6) | - | 49 |
Latvia U21's Last Match – Latvia U21 vs Greece U21
Latvia U21 will be looking to bounce back after a 0-1 European U21 Championship Qual defeat against Greece U21 on October 14. In that match, Latvia U21 controlled 37% of possession and managed 0 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Latvia U21 | 37% | 0 (0) | - | 48 |
 Greece U21 | 63% | 0 (5) | - | 92 |
Northern Ireland U21 vs Latvia U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Northern Ireland U21 | Latvia U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.77 | Attacking Strength | 0.35 |
| 1.06 | Defence Strength | 1.61 |
| 1.2 | Points Per Game | 0.9 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Northern Ireland U21 are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Latvia U21 average 1.1 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.
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