Our Scotland U21 vs Rep of Ireland U21 Prediction: 1-2
Scotland U21 vs Rep of Ireland U21 in the U21 International is scheduled for an 19:00 GMT kick-off on Friday March 21, 2025. A 1-2 win for the visitors is our expected outcome, though BTTS looks like a solid alternative given both teams’ recent scoring form.
This Scotland U21 vs Rep of Ireland 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
Scotland U21's Last Match – Kazakhstan U21 vs Scotland U21
Scotland U21 will hope to recover from their recent 2-3 European U21 Championship Qual setback against Kazakhstan U21 on October 15. In that match, Scotland U21 recorded 50% possession and 6 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Kazakhstan U21 | 50% | 0 (4) | - | 29 |
Scotland U21 | 50% | 0 (6) | - | 104 |
Rep of Ireland U21's Last Match – Rep of Ireland U21 vs Sweden U21
Rep of Ireland U21 must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 3-2 U21 International victory over Sweden U21 in their last outing.
Scotland U21 vs Rep of Ireland U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Scotland U21 | Rep of Ireland U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.72 | Attacking Strength | 1.14 |
| 1.49 | Defence Strength | 1.23 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 1.7 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 2.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Scotland U21 are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match, while Rep of Ireland U21 average 2.2 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.
Scotland U21 17-16
Rep of Ireland U21 22-14
What are the odds for this match?
Scotland U21 to win: @2.35
Draw: @3.2
Rep of Ireland U21 to win: @2.625
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.975