In this friendly encounter, Portugal U21’s tactical prowess will be under the microscope as they host Northern Ireland U21. The match provides a platform for Portugal to showcase their attacking depth, averaging an impressive 3.3 goals per home game. For Northern Ireland, the challenge is to navigate Portugal’s defensive organisation, which has conceded just 0.3
Intn’l FriendliesPortugal U21 vs Northern Ireland U21: 3/06/2026 – Prediction, Odds & Team News
01.06.2026
01:39
Friendlies03/06/2026
Portugal U21
96%
VS
Northern Ireland U21
1%
Prediction
Portugal U21
Over 2.5 Goals
YES
68% probability
Both Teams Score
NO
26% probability
★ BEST BET
Portugal U21 Win
The model assigns Portugal U21 a commanding 96% probability of victory, reflecting their consistent home dominance. With an average of 3.3 goals scored per home game and a formidable defensive record conceding just 0.3 on average, they are poised to overpower Northern Ireland U21, who struggle away with an average of 1.64 goals conceded per match.
💡 Portugal U21's defensive solidity at home is remarkable, with 14 clean sheets in their last 20 matches, highlighting their ability to control games and stifle opposition attacks effectively.
Final Result
Portugal U21 4 : 0 Northern Ireland U21
Our prediction: 1 ✓
In this friendly encounter, Portugal U21's tactical prowess will be under the microscope as they host Northern Ireland U21. The match provides a platform for Portugal to showcase their attacking depth, averaging an impressive 3.3 goals per home game. For Northern Ireland, the challenge is to navigate Portugal's defensive organisation, which has conceded just 0.3 goals per home match. While standings are not at stake, the encounter serves as a crucial test of form and strategy ahead of more competitive fixtures.
Team Statistics
Portugal U21
WWDWW
16
Wins
2
Draws
2
Losses
Avg Scored3.35
Avg Conceded0.35
Over 2.570%
BTTS25%
Clean Sheets14
Failed to Score3
Home8W 1D 1L
Away8W 1D 1L
Northern Ireland U21
WLLWL
6
Wins
4
Draws
10
Losses
Avg Scored0.95
Avg Conceded1.55
Over 2.555%
BTTS35%
Clean Sheets6
Failed to Score9
Home3W 1D 5L
Away3W 3D 5L
Current Form
Form Under Pressure
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Frequently Asked Questions
1
Who will win Portugal U21 vs Northern Ireland U21?
Portugal U21 is expected to win with a 96% probability. This is supported by their remarkable home form, averaging 3.3 goals scored and only 0.3 conceded per match. Additionally, their ability to maintain clean sheets in 70% of their last 20 matches indicates strong defensive capabilities.
2
Will both teams score in Portugal U21 vs Northern Ireland U21?
The probability of both teams scoring is 26%. Given Northern Ireland U21's away struggles, where they have failed to score in 45% of their matches, it is more likely they will not find the net. Portugal U21's clean sheet rate of 70% further supports this.
3
What is Northern Ireland U21's away form this season?
In their last five away matches, Northern Ireland U21 has recorded a win against Latvia (3-1), but suffered losses to Germany (0-3) and Greece (0-4), while drawing with Georgia (1-1) and Luxembourg (0-0). They average 0.73 goals scored and 1.64 conceded per away match.
4
What does the head-to-head record say about Portugal U21 vs Northern Ireland U21?
There is no head-to-head data available for Portugal U21 vs Northern Ireland U21, as this appears to be their first encounter. Therefore, any historical patterns or dominance cannot be assessed.
5
Are there injury concerns for Portugal U21 vs Northern Ireland U21?
No significant injuries or suspensions have been reported for either team, suggesting both squads are fit for the match.
