Our Rep of Ireland U21 vs Slovakia U21 Prediction: 2-1
Rep of Ireland U21 vs Slovakia U21 in the European U21 Championship Qual is scheduled for an 18:30 GMT kick-off on Friday October 10, 2025. Our forecast points to a 2-1 home win, but considering both teams’ recent scoring patterns, BTTS is a highly likely outcome.
This Rep of Ireland U21 vs Slovakia 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
Rep of Ireland U21's Last Match – Rep of Ireland U21 vs Andorra U21
Determined to maintain their recent success, Rep of Ireland U21 must win following their 1-0 European U21 Championship Qual victory against Andorra U21 on September 9. In that match, Rep of Ireland U21 had 60% possession and 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Rep of Ireland U21 | 60% | 0 (5) | 0.32 | 68 |
 Andorra U21 | 40% | 0 (2) | 0.49 | 45 |
Slovakia U21's Last Match – Moldova U21 vs Slovakia U21
Slovakia U21 will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 3-2 European U21 Championship Qual victory over Moldova U21 on September 9. In that match, Slovakia U21 controlled 50% of possession and managed 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Moldova U21 | 50% | 0 (3) | - | 58 |
 Slovakia U21 | 50% | 0 (4) | - | 78 |
Rep of Ireland U21 vs Slovakia U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Rep of Ireland U21 | Slovakia U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.18 | Attacking Strength | 0.86 |
| 0.64 | Defence Strength | 1.18 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 1.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Rep of Ireland U21 are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Slovakia U21 average 1.8 scored and 2.0 conceded per game.
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