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Saturday, 22 August 2026

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Algeria U21 vs Kosovo U21 Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 2.53 expected goals for Algeria U21 and 0.76 for Kosovo U21, a combined total of 3.30. That distribution gives Algeria U21 the largest share of the 1X2 market at 76%, with the draw at 15%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 64% for over 2.5 goals and 49% for both teams to score, with 2–0 the single most likely scoreline at 12%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 76% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.

Model pick

Algeria U21 win

75.7% probability

High confidenceLow data42/100

Expected goals

2.53 – 0.76

Model version

poisson-v2

Cold start: only league-table or short-form data was available for these teams.

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Why the model likes this

Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.

  • Kosovo U21 away threat

    Scored in 3 of their last 6 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Algeria U21 to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 76%, against 76% / 15% / 9% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 2.53 goals for Algeria U21 and 0.76 for Kosovo U21, a combined 3.30 — an open game on paper.

  • Goals markets

    Over 2.5 goals lands at 64% and both teams to score at 49%, with 2–0 the single most likely scoreline at 12%.

Match result (1X2)

Algeria U21 win76%
Draw15%
Kosovo U21 win9%

Double chance 1X

91%

Double chance 12

85%

Double chance X2

24%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals84%
Over 2.5 goals64%
Over 3.5 goals42%
Both teams to score49%

Correct score

  • 2–011.9%
  • 3–010.0%
  • 1–09.4%
  • 2–19.1%
  • 3–17.7%

Recent form

Algeria U21

  • 2026-08-26T19:00:00.000Z · H vs Albania U21 · 2-0 (W)
  • 2026-08-24T19:00:00.000Z · A vs Italy U18 · 3-1 (W)
  • 2026-08-22T08:30:00.000Z · H vs Kosovo U21 · 2-1 (W)

Kosovo U21

  • 2026-08-26T19:00:00.000Z · H vs Italy U18 · 0-3 (L)
  • 2026-08-24T19:00:00.000Z · A vs Albania U21 · 1-3 (L)
  • 2026-08-22T08:30:00.000Z · A vs Algeria U21 · 1-2 (L)
  • 2026-06-06T15:00:00.000Z · H vs Luxembourg U21 · 0-0 (D)
  • 2026-06-03T17:00:00.000Z · A vs Turkey U21 · 0-1 (L)

Head-to-head

Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.

Mediterranean Games table

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1Algeria U215410713
2Tunisia U215311210
3Morocco U20522168
4Türkiye U20311124
5Albania U21311104
6Italy U185113-44
7North Macedonia U213012-71
8Kosovo U213003-60

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Algeria U21 win, at 75.7%. Its single most likely scoreline is 2–0.

It puts both teams scoring at 49% and over 2.5 goals at 64%.

A 76% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.