Croatia U21 vs Ireland U21 predictions, Jun 06, 2026

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On June 6, 2026, Croatia U21 will host Ireland U21 in a friendly match that promises to be an intriguing contest. Both teams are looking to build momentum ahead of upcoming competitions, but their recent forms paint a contrasting picture.

Croatia U21 enters this match with a modest record, winning 1 of their last 2 outings. The home side has demonstrated solid tactical organization in defense, coupled with an ability to capitalize on set-pieces, making them a difficult opponent at home. Their victory indicates a capacity to adapt and perform under pressure, which could be crucial in this encounter.

On the flip side, Ireland U21 has yet to secure a win in their recent matches, having not played sufficiently recently to establish a clear form. They may struggle to find rhythm against a structured Croatian side, but they will likely emphasize a disciplined defensive approach and quick counterattacks to exploit any lapses in the hosts’ setup.

Bookmakers favor Croatia with odds of 1.69, leading to a predicted score of 2-1. However, football remains unpredictable, and Ireland U21 will aim to upset expectations and prove their mettle in this friendly.

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Croatia U21 56.3%

Draw 24.7%

Ireland U21 19%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:1

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.60	3.75	4.80
	1.60	3.70	4.44
	1.57	3.74	5.08
	1.62	3.40	4.60

Latest Results

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31.03.26 Kazakhstan U21 – Ireland U21 – 0:1 26.03.26 Ireland U21 – Moldova U21 – 1:1 18.11.25 Andorra U21 – Ireland U21 – 4:0 14.11.25 England U21 – Ireland U21 – 2:0 10.10.25 Ireland U21 – Slovakia U21 – 2:2

Facts

Croatia U21 may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.

In this match, Croatia U21 is a strong favorite.

In the last 2 head-to-head matches, Croatia U21 won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 3:3. (average 1.5:1.5).

Latest Head To Head

06.06.25 Croatia U21 – Ireland U21 – 1:0 07.06.24 Croatia U21 – Ireland U21 – 2:3

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