Scotland U21 v Ukraine U21: preview, numbers and pick
The fixture
Next up in the Friendlies: Scotland U21 against Ukraine U21, Thursday 12 November at 14:00 WAT (Pinatar Arena).
Recent form
Scotland U21, last 4 games: WWLD Their latest: 2–0 away – they beat Bulgaria U21. Goals: 1.8 for and 1.3 against per game. And 2 clean sheets in that run – the defence is holding.
Ukraine U21, last 5 games: DWDLW Their latest: 2–2 at home – they drew with Albania U21. Goals: 1.3 for and 1.5 against per game.
The numbers on goals
90Predict's expected goals: Scotland U21 1.5 – 1.7 Ukraine U21, about 3.2 in total. An open game on paper: 58% for over 2.5 and 61% for both teams to score.
Markets worth a look
- 1X2 on our numbers: Scotland U21 18% · draw 55% · Ukraine U21 27%.
- Lower-risk option: Ukraine U21 or draw (82%) at 1.30.
- GG/NG: yes (61%) at 1.56.
- Value spot: Draw at 3.46 – 55% for us, 29% by the bookmaker.
Our pick
Our call: Ukraine U21 or draw – a 82% chance at odds of 1.30, above our fair price of 1.23, so there is value in it. Most likely score in our grid: Scotland U21 1–1 Ukraine U21. Settled on the 90-minute score. Our numbers are estimates, not certainties – 18+ only, please bet responsibly.

