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As Ireland U21 prepares to face Moldova U21 in a UEFA Euro U21 clash on March 26, 2026, both teams enter the match with crucial opportunities to establish early momentum in the tournament.
Ireland U21 will relish home advantage at a venue known for its passionate support, which can often energize young players. The team emphasizes possession-based play, focusing on building from the back and utilizing width to create scoring chances. However, with no recent matches for form assessment, their tactical execution will need to be sharp to capitalize on this opportunity.
Moldova U21, on the other hand, is still seeking to find their footing, also entering this match with an untested recent form. Their approach typically involves a compact defensive structure aiming to absorb pressure and launch counter-attacks. While they may lack familiarity against top-tier U21 sides, their potential for surprise tactics should not be underestimated.
With bookmakers favoring Ireland U21 heavily at odds of 1.24, the expectation is clear, but the absence of recent performances by both teams introduces an element of uncertainty. This matchup represents a critical step for both nations in their quest for success in the tournament. As such, while Ireland appears poised for victory, the unpredictability inherent in U21 football remains a significant factor.
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| Ireland U21 74% |
Draw 16.4% |
Moldova U21 9.6% |
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.22 | 5.3 | 9 | |
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1.26 | 5.9 | 10 | |
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1.24 | 5.6 | 9.75 |
Latest Results
| 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 09.09.25 Ireland U21 – Andorra U21 – 1:0 04.09.25 Moldova U21 – Ireland U21 – 1:2 |
17.11.25 Kazakhstan U21 – Moldova U21 – 1:1 13.11.25 Moldova U21 – Albania U21 – 0:1 14.10.25 Slovakia U21 – Moldova U21 – 2:0 10.10.25 Moldova U21 – England U21 – 0:4 09.09.25 Moldova U21 – Slovakia U21 – 2:3 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 04.09.25 Moldova U21 – Ireland U21 – 1:2 |
Standings
2027
Group A
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Spain U21 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 17:2 | 15 | 15 |
| 2 | Finland U21 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 15:2 | 13 | 10 |
| 3 | Kosovo U21 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 12:3 | 9 | 8 |
| 4 | Romania U21 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4:4 | 0 | 7 |
| 5 | Cyprus U21 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5:14 | -9 | 3 |
| 6 | San Marino U21 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0:28 | -28 | 0 |
Group B
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Portugal U21 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 21:0 | 21 | 13 |
| 2 | Czech Republic U21 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10:3 | 7 | 10 |
| 3 | Scotland U21 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 18:7 | 11 | 10 |
| 4 | Bulgaria U21 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6:6 | 0 | 7 |
| 5 | Azerbaijan U21 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5:14 | -9 | 5 |
| 6 | Gibraltar U21 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1:31 | -30 | 0 |
Group C
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | France U21 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 14:2 | 12 | 10 |
| 2 | Faroe Islands U21 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6:12 | -6 | 9 |
| 3 | Switzerland U21 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7:4 | 3 | 8 |
| 4 | Iceland U21 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7:5 | 2 | 8 |
| 5 | Luxembourg U21 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6:9 | -3 | 4 |
| 6 | Estonia U21 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5:13 | -8 | 2 |
Group D
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | England U21 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 13:0 | 13 | 15 |
| 2 | Slovakia U21 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12:9 | 3 | 13 |
| 3 | Ireland U21 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5:9 | -4 | 7 |
| 4 | Andorra U21 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 5:9 | -4 | 6 |
| 5 | Moldova U21 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7:12 | -5 | 4 |
| 6 | Kazakhstan U21 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3:6 | -3 | 4 |
Group E
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Poland U21 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 18:1 | 17 | 18 |
| 2 | Italy U21 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 17:5 | 12 | 15 |
| 3 | Montenegro U21 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9:11 | -2 | 9 |
| 4 | Sweden U21 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8:13 | -5 | 9 |
| 5 | North Macedonia U21 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 5:13 | -8 | 3 |
| 6 | Armenia U21 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3:17 | -14 | 0 |
Group F
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Greece U21 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 16:2 | 14 | 15 |
| 2 | Germany U21 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 17:4 | 13 | 12 |
| 3 | Northern Ireland U21 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5:7 | -2 | 7 |
| 4 | Georgia U21 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7:7 | 0 | 5 |
| 5 | Latvia U21 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2:8 | -6 | 4 |
| 6 | Malta U21 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0:19 | -19 | 0 |
Group G
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Norway U21 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9:0 | 9 | 9 |
| 2 | Israel U21 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6:7 | -1 | 6 |
| 3 | Bosnia & Herzegovina U21 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2:1 | 1 | 5 |
| 4 | Netherlands U21 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5:5 | 0 | 5 |
| 5 | Slovenia U21 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1:10 | -9 | 1 |
Group H
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Turkey U21 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 7:3 | 4 | 11 |
| 2 | Croatia U21 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8:1 | 7 | 10 |
| 3 | Ukraine U21 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7:5 | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | Hungary U21 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5:7 | -2 | 3 |
| 5 | Lithuania U21 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2:13 | -11 | 1 |
Group I
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Austria U21 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5:5 | 0 | 7 |
| 2 | Belgium U21 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10:2 | 8 | 7 |
| 3 | Denmark U21 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8:5 | 3 | 7 |
| 4 | Belarus U21 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6:5 | 1 | 4 |
| 5 | Wales U21 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4:16 | -12 | 3 |
Ranking of second-placed teams
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Italy U21 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 12:4 | 8 | 12 |
| 2 | Croatia U21 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8:1 | 7 | 10 |
| 3 | Slovakia U21 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10:8 | 2 | 10 |
| 4 | Germany U21 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 11:4 | 7 | 9 |
| 5 | Belgium U21 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10:2 | 8 | 7 |
| 6 | Finland U21 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8:2 | 6 | 7 |
| 7 | Czech Republic U21 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8:2 | 6 | 7 |
| 8 | Israel U21 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6:7 | -1 | 6 |
| 9 | Faroe Islands U21 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4:11 | -7 | 6 |
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