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Italy U18 vs Algeria U21 Prediction, Odds & Statistics
Our Poisson-based model projects 1.14 expected goals for Italy U18 and 1.99 for Algeria U21, a combined total of 3.12. That distribution gives Algeria U21 the largest share of the 1X2 market at 57%, with the draw at 22%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 60% for over 2.5 goals and 59% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 10%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 57% 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
57.0% probability
Expected goals
1.14 – 1.99
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.
Most likely outcome
The model rates Algeria U21 to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 57%, against 21% / 22% / 57% for home, draw and away.
Expected goals balance
Projected 1.14 goals for Italy U18 and 1.99 for Algeria U21, a combined 3.12 — an open game on paper.
Goals markets
Over 2.5 goals lands at 60% and both teams to score at 59%, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 10%.
Model confidence
The headline pick is rated 57% with moderate confidence, from a data-quality score of 42/100 while season data is still limited.
Match result (1X2)
Double chance 1X
43%
Double chance 12
78%
Double chance X2
79%
Goals markets
Correct score
- 1–19.9%
- 1–29.9%
- 0–18.7%
- 0–28.7%
- 1–36.5%
Recent form
Italy U18
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)
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
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Algeria U21 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 13 |
| 2 | Tunisia U21 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10 |
| 3 | Morocco U20 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 8 |
| 4 | Türkiye U20 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 5 | Albania U21 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 6 | Italy U18 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -4 | 4 |
| 7 | North Macedonia U21 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -7 | 1 |
| 8 | Kosovo U21 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -6 | 0 |
Prediction conclusion
The model's leading selection is Algeria U21 win, at 57.0%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–1.
It puts both teams scoring at 59% and over 2.5 goals at 60%.
A 57% 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.