Luxembourg U21 vs England U21 Prediction 11.09.2023

• Competition: UEFA European Under-21 Championship Qualifying
• Date: Monday, 11th, September 2023
• Kickoff: 17:00 UTC +1 / 18.00 CEST
• Venue: Stade Municipal de la Ville de Differdange (Differdange)

Having emerged victorious at EURO 2023, the current titleholders, England U21, are ready to embark on their journey to defend the title, starting with a visit to Luxembourg U21 at the Stade Municipal de la Ville de Differdange on Matchday One in Group F.

After a dismal previous EURO qualification campaign, where they only managed to collect one point from 10 matches, Luxembourg U21 has displayed early signs of progress in the EURO 2025 qualifiers. In fact, Dan Huet's squad left many stunned on the opening day by defeating Northern Ireland U21 with a narrow 1-0 victory on the road, marking this team's first EURO qualification win in three full years.

Turning our attention to the visitors, England became the European U21 football champions this summer by edging out Spain U21 with a narrow 1-0 victory in the final clash held in Batumi, ending a 39-year drought for continental glory. Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones proved to be the difference-maker between the two teams, but it was James Trafford who stole the spotlight by saving a last-minute stoppage-time penalty, securing his country's first title since 1984.

Luxembourg U21 vs England U21 Betting Tips: BTTS - NO

These two under-21 national teams had a chance to acquaint themselves already, back in the distant days of 1998-99 during the EURO qualifiers. At that time, England U21 demolished Luxembourg U21, netting a total of 10 goals in two group-stage encounters, and we remain firmly convinced that nothing will change even after two decades. Even with the home-field advantage, we are of the opinion that Luxembourg lacks the fiery power to threaten England's mighty defense, which left an indelible mark on EURO 2023 by hoisting the trophy without conceding a single goal, boasting an astonishing goal difference of 11-0. Moreover, the dearth of scoring efficiency has turned into a burning concern for De Roude Leiw lately, as illustrated by their paltry two goals in the last 10 matches, with one of them being slotted home from the penalty mark.

When you factor in that Luxembourg's youth team only found the back of the net twice throughout the previous EURO qualification cycle, it becomes evident that they have little to offer against the reigning champions, and anything other than a clear victory for England would be a major shock!