Our Sweden U21 vs Italy U21 Prediction: 1-3
Sweden U21 vs Italy U21 in the European U21 Championship Qual is scheduled for an 16:30 GMT kick-off on Tuesday March 31, 2026. A 1-3 result in favor of the away side seems likely, but given the offensive strengths of both teams, over 2.5 goals could be a valuable alternative bet.
This Sweden U21 vs Italy 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
Sweden U21's Last Match – Armenia U21 vs Sweden U21
Sweden U21 will aim to maintain their momentum following a 1-0 European U21 Championship Qual triumph against Armenia U21 on November 18. In that match, Sweden U21 saw 54% of the ball and 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Armenia U21 | 46% | 0 (1) | - | 72 |
Sweden U21 | 54% | 0 (2) | - | 104 |
Italy U21's Last Match – Montenegro U21 vs Italy U21
Determined to maintain their recent success, Italy U21 must win following their 4-1 European U21 Championship Qual victory against Montenegro U21 on November 18. In that match, Italy U21 recorded 56% possession and 6 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Montenegro U21 | 44% | 0 (4) | 0.72 | 35 |
Italy U21 | 56% | 0 (6) | 2.33 | 94 |
Sweden U21 vs Italy U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Sweden U21 | Italy U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.48 | Attacking Strength | 1.73 |
| 1.16 | Defence Strength | 0.34 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 2.2 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 7/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 2.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Sweden U21 are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 1.9 conceded per match, while Italy U21 average 2.2 scored and 0.9 conceded per game.



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