England U21 vs Ireland U21 Prediction and Betting Tips | November 14th 2025

England U21 will host Ireland U21 at St. Andrew's @ Knighthead Park on Friday in another round of the 2027 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifiers. The home side famously lifted the 2025 U21 Euros back in June and have quickly begun their push for a spot in the next edition of the continental showpiece.

After coasting past Kazakhstan U21 and Moldova U21 in the first two rounds of the qualifiers, the Young Lions hosted Andorra U21 at Pride Park Stadium for their third game. They won 1-0, with Chelsea youngsters Jamie Gittens and Tyrique George combining in the first half to ultimately secure maximum points for Lee Carsley’s men.

Ireland U21 also opened their qualifying campaign with wins in their first two matches, beating Moldova and Andorra back in September. They, however, had to settle for a point last time out, playing out a 2-2 draw with Slovakia U21, with Jamie Mullins and Jad Hakiki getting on the scoresheet in either half.

The visitors sit third in Group D with seven points. They are two points behind their weekend opponents and will leapfrog them with a win on Friday.

England U21 vs Ireland U21 Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

• Friday's game will mark the seventh meeting between the two sides. England have won all six of their previous matchups by an aggregate scoreline of 15-0.
• The two teams last faced off in a U21 European Championship qualifying clash back in February 2008, which the hosts won 3-0.
• England made their 18th U21 Euros appearance in Slovakia back in the summer. Ireland, meanwhile, have never featured at the continental showpiece.
• Of the 51 teams participating in the 2027 U21 Euro qualifiers, England are one of just six teams yet to concede a goal.

England U21 vs Ireland U21 Prediction

The Young Lions head into the weekend clash on the back of an impressive six-game winning streak after winning just two of their previous seven outings. They are clear favorites heading into Friday's game and should receive an additional boost from their home advantage.

The Boys in Green, meanwhile, have recorded two wins and two draws in their last four games. They have, however, failed to perform in this fixture historically and could lose this one.

Prediction: England U21 3-0 Ireland U21

England U21 vs Ireland U21 Betting Tips

Tip 1 - Result: England U21 to win

Tip 2 - Goals - Over/under 2.5 - Over 2.5 goals (Five of the hosts' last seven matches have produced more than 2.5 goals)

Tip 3 - Both teams to score: No

Edited by Peter P