• Competition: EURO U21 qualifications
• Date: Friday, 6th September 2024
• Kickoff: 19:45 UK / 20:45 CEST
• Venue: Ballymena Showgrounds (Ballymena)

Northern Ireland U21 never played at the European Championship, and that will not change this year, either, as Tommy Wright's team collected only six points from six qualification matches. Northern Ireland U21 lost three of the last four matches, including friendlies. In the previous game, they won 2-1 on the road against Serbia U21. That was probably the best Northern Ireland U21 performance in the last few years, so maybe that will help the team to regain some confidence. 

England U21 are the reigning European champion. Now, they want to do something they did once in history, to win the continental championship in this age group two times in a row. England U21 collected 18 points from seven matches, so they are very close to qualifying. England U21 are on a good run with four wins in a row. In the previous match, they won 7-0 at home against Luxembourg U21. 

Northern Ireland U21 vs England U21 pick: Over 2.5 goals

Northern Ireland U21 allowed nine goals in the last four matches, including one friendly game. On the other hand, England U21 scored 32 goals in seven matches during qualifications. We should see at least three goals between these two teams in the upcoming game.