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Croatia U21 vs Ireland U21

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Friendly International 2025 Gradski stadion Sajmište, Vrbovec
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Match Events

52' Event
Krivak F.

AI Match Summary

Croatia U21 in this Friendly International 2025 matchup, with the score ending 1-0 — backing the pre-match view that favored Croatia U21.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

90%
Croatia U21
6%
Draws
4%
Ireland U21
Draw rate projection: 6% Favored: Croatia U21

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

95% / Very High Confidence
  • Croatia U21 have won more games recently than Ireland U21.
  • 90% — that's where the model lands on Croatia U21 taking it.
  • Regular Friendly International 2025 form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 25%
Over 4.5 Goals 11%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 74.6%
Croatia U21 Clean Sheet 20%
Ireland U21 Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Croatia U21 Ireland U21
Matches Played 30 29
Wins 16 12
Draws 8 11
Losses 6 6
Goals Scored 2 0.75
Goals Conceded 0.38 1.38
Expected Goals (xG) 2.00 0.75
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 0.38 1.38

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Jun 6, 2026 Friendly International
Croatia U21 vs Ireland U21
2:2
Jun 6, 2025 Friendly International
Croatia U21 vs Ireland U21
1:0
Jun 7, 2024 Friendly International
Croatia U21 vs Ireland U21
2:3
Sep 2, 1999 Euro U21
Croatia U21 vs Ireland U21
5:1
Sep 3, 1998 Euro U21
Ireland U21 vs Croatia U21
2:2

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Croatia U21 Compare

Top Goalscorer Krivak F.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.54
Avg xA / game 1

Ireland U21 Compare

Avg xG / game 0.68
Avg xA / game 0.42

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Croatia U21 85 / 100
Ireland U21 10 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Croatia U21 Ireland U21

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick CRO Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals & BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Croatia U21's goal record stands at 93% scoring rate across 30 recent games.

H2H data points to 4.00 goals as a typical output.

Croatia U21 went unbeaten in 5 of their last 5 games.

Defensive concern: Ireland U21 conceded in 72% of 29 recent games.

Scoring Trends

Croatia U21 VS Ireland U21
2 Goals Scored 0.75
0.38 Goals Conceded 1.38
75% Over 1.5 63%
38% Over 2.5 38%
25% Over 3.5 25%

Recent Form & Match History

Croatia U21

(Home)
06 Jun
Croatia U21
2 : 2
Ireland U21
03 Jun
Croatia U21
2 : 0
Qatar U23
30 May
Croatia U21
1 : 1
Greece U21
31 Mar
Croatia U21
3 : 0
Turkey U21
18 Nov
Hungary U21
0 : 2
Croatia U21
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Ireland U21

(Away)
09 Jun
Ireland U21
0 : 0
Qatar U23
06 Jun
Croatia U21
2 : 2
Ireland U21
31 Mar
Kazakhstan U21
0 : 1
Ireland U21
26 Mar
Ireland U21
1 : 1
Moldova U21
18 Nov
Andorra U21
4 : 0
Ireland U21
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