Italy U21 vs Albania U21 prediction 08.06.2026 | International Friendly

Italy U21 come into this fixture in excellent attacking rhythm, winning seven of their last eight matches and scoring freely against opponents such as Sweden U21 (4-0) and Montenegro U21 (4-1). The only defeat suffered by the Italians came in an away fixture against Poland, which was also marked by a late red card for Luca Koleosho.

In terms of squad structure, Italy are operating under a transitional selection model. Several senior-eligible prospects and Serie A-based youngsters have been rotated into the U21 environment, with coach Silvio Baldini expected to assess depth options across midfield and forward lines.

Albania U21 enter the fixture with mixed form, recording four wins and three defeats in their last seven matches, including a narrow 2-1 victory over Hungary U21 and a competitive 2-1 loss to Switzerland U21. They are currently on an impressive four-game winning streak, although all four wins have come against lower-tier opposition such as Uzbekistan, Moldova, and San Marino.

The squad is built around a developing core with a relatively young average age (around 21), and a significant proportion of players gaining experience abroad. No major injury issues have been reported, but depth remains a concern.