Belgium U21 vs Austria U21 prediction 27.03.2026 | EURO U21 Qualifiers
Belgium U21
Kick off:
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Austria U21
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1.68
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4.86
Contents
- Competition: EURO U21 Qualifiers
- Date: Friday, 27th March, 2026
- Kickoff: 19:00 UK / 20:00 CET
- Venue: Den Dreef (Heverlee)
On Friday evening, two top teams in Group I of the EURO U21 Qualifiers, Belgium U21 and Austria U21, will face off in Belgium. Both teams won seven points in the first four rounds, and this game carries massive weight, especially since 3rd-placed Denmark U21 also won seven points, and the fact that these head-to-head duels, not the goal difference, serve as the primary tie-breaker in the Qualifiers.
Let's break down the game and find the best possible bet for this EURO U21 Qualifiers tie.
Belgium U21 vs Austria U21 Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Austria U21
1 : 0
Belgium U21
U21 Euro Qualification
These teams have met in the previous round, back in November 2025. That time, Austria won 1:0 in Austria, but it was a really tight game, and a draw was the most realistic result. Looking further back, these teams met three times in total, with Austria winning each time.
Regarding the number of goals, only one of those three H2H games ended with three or more goals, and both teams scored once.
Belgium U21 team overview
Belgium U21 haven't been among the best teams in the EURO U21 throughout history. In the past nine tournaments, they have secured only two appearances but have exited early - in the group phase. For the previous EURO U21, the Belgians lost in the Final of the Playoff Qualifiers, 3:1 to Czech Republic U21. This time, Belgium U21 started great with seven points in the first three rounds, but complicated their lives with a 1:0 loss to Austria U21. Now, they are still on a level with Austria U21 and Denmark U21 in terms of points. Unfortunately for them, the Austrians hold the tie-breaker at the moment, and Belgium U21 are under pressure to win all three points to change that.
For the upcoming tie, the team will miss Diego Moreira and Benjamin Pauwels due to injuries. Meanwhile, their starting striker, Lucas Stassin, has been called up for the senior NT and is unavailable.
Last matches of Belgium U21
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Austria U21
1 : 0
Belgium U21
U21 Euro Qualification
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Belgium U21
2 : 0
Denmark U21
U21 Euro Qualification
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Wales U21
0 : 7
Belgium U21
U21 Euro Qualification
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Belarus U21
1 : 1
Belgium U21
U21 Euro Qualification
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Sweden U21
1 : 2
Belgium U21
Friendly International U21
Belgium U21 lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Mike Penders
Defenders
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16
Denzel De Roeve
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3
Jorne Spileers
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4
Matte Smets
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5
Matteo Dams
Midfielders
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18
Arthur Vermeeren
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7
Mathis Servais
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6
Kamiel Van De Perre
Forwards
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11
Noah Adedeji-Sternberg
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19
Norman Bassette
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20
Stanis Idumbo
Austria U21 team overview
Austria U21 are still searching for their second EURO U21 appearance, with their only being in 2019 when they finished the competition in the group stage. In these Qualifiers, they are in a solid position, but were inconsistent. They did well against Belgium and Denmark U21, earning four points, but lost to the worst team in the Group, Wales U21.
The team will miss one of their best players, captain Samson Baidoo, due to an ankle injury. The 21-year-old central defender has been simply amazing for Lens this season, and his absence will be a massive factor. Moreover, Sanel Saljic and Belmin Beganovic, who played in the previous game against Belgium U21, will also be sidelined with injuries.
Last matches of Austria U21
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Austria U21
1 : 0
Belgium U21
U21 Euro Qualification
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Austria U21
0 : 2
Wales U21
U21 Euro Qualification
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Denmark U21
1 : 1
Austria U21
U21 Euro Qualification
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Belarus U21
2 : 3
Austria U21
U21 Euro Qualification
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Austria U21
3 : 1
Hungary U21
Friendly International U21
Austria U21 lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Lukas Jungwirth
Defenders
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3
Tim Trummer
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15
Jannik Schuster
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22
Konstantin Schopp
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4
David Puczka
Midfielders
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6
Nikolas Sattlberger
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20
Ermin Mahmic
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18
Nicolas Bajlicz
Forwards
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8
Jacob Peter Hödl
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9
Furkan Dursun
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11
Oluwaseun Adewumi
Prediction
Belgium went under 2.5 goals in three out of four games in the EURO U21 Qualifiers. At first glance, with ten goals scored in four rounds, the Belgians' tally seems impressive, but seven of those came against Wales U21. Besides that game, their offense has been pretty underwhelming.
Austria U21 also went under 2.5 goals in three out of four games in the competition. They have only scored five goals, which is the second-worst in the group, only above Wales U21 (four goals scored).
Moreover, the first H2H game ended as a 1:0 win for Austria U21 in a match without too many chances. Considering the previous H2H game and all the above, an under 2.5 goals bet seems like the best option for this EURO U21 Qualifiers tie.
3 Reasons why we should see fewer than three goals
- Both teams went under 2.5 goals in three out of four games in the Qualifiers
- Austria U21 scored only five goals in four rounds
- The first h2h game saw only one goal (1:0 for Austria U21)
Main prediction Belgium U21 - Austria U21
Under 2.5 goals
Best Odds:
Megapari
1.88
Belgium U21 vs Austria U21 standings in U21 Euro Qualification
| Group I | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belgium U21 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10 - 2 | +8 | 7 |
| 2 | Denmark U21 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 - 5 | +3 | 7 |
| 3 | Austria U21 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 - 5 | 0 | 7 |
| 4 | Belarus U21 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 - 5 | +1 | 4 |
| 5 | Wales U21 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 - 16 | -12 | 3 |