- λ home
- 1.63
- λ away
- 1.69
- Σλ total
- 3.32
- P(over 2.5)
- 61%
- P(BTTS)
- 64%
- Modal score
- 1–1 10.0%
Portugal U20 vs England U20 prediction & xG model: Both teams to score
In-play probabilities
The pre-match expected goals, scaled to the minutes left and added to the current score. Updates every 30 seconds.
Pre-match: Portugal U20 39% · draw 19% · England U20 42%. The live model cannot see red cards or substitutions – read it as a guide.
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Expected goals (λ)
Ratings fitted to all competitions results (11 and 5 matches). 1.00 = average attack or defence.
| League avg goals | Attack | Opp. defence | λ (ratings) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal U20 (home) | 1.66 | 1.21 | 0.90 | – |
| England U20 (away) | 1.38 | 1.52 | 0.79 | – |
λhome = μhome × Atthome × Defaway = 1.66 × 1.21 × 0.90 ≈ –
| Total-goals source | Estimate | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Statistical xG feed | 3.67 | 45% |
| Over/under 2.5 price | 3.02 | 55% |
| Blended total λ | 3.32 | 100% |
Split by team strength and the 1X2 balance → λhome = 1.63, λaway = 1.69
Poisson goal distributions
P(k goals) = e−λ · λk ÷ k!
Score grid
Each cell = P(home goals) × P(away goals). Below the diagonal is a home win, the diagonal a draw, above it an away win.
- Σ home-win cells
- 37.2%
- Σ draw cells
- 23.0%
- Σ away-win cells
- 39.8%
- Most probable score
- 1–1 · 10.0%
Blending with the market
With no ratings for these teams, the statistical feed is blended with the bookmaker's margin-free probabilities (58 / 42) so late team news is not missed.
| Outcome | Ratings | Feed | Market* | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Portugal U20 | – | 41.0% | 36.6% | 39.1% |
| X Draw | – | 16.0% | 23.6% | 19.2% |
| 2 England U20 | – | 43.0% | 39.8% | 41.7% |
Bookmaker margin (overround) on 1X2: Σ(1 ÷ odds) = 1.116 → 11.6% removed before blending (*market column).
Every market: fair odds, implied probability and EV
Fair odds = 1 ÷ p · Implied = 1 ÷ odds (margin included) · EV = p × odds − 1 · positive EV only when p > implied
| Selection | p | Fair | Best odds | Implied | EV | Add |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1X2 | ||||||
| 1 · Portugal U20 | 39.1% | 2.55 | 2.45 | 40.8% | -4.1% | |
| X · Draw | 19.2% | 5.21 | 3.80 | 26.3% | -27.1% | |
| 2 · England U20 | 41.7% | 2.40 | 2.25 | 44.4% | -6.2% | |
| Double chance | ||||||
| 1X | 58.3% | 1.71 | 1.60 | 62.5% | -6.7% | |
| X2 | 60.9% | 1.64 | 1.40 | 71.4% | -14.8% | |
| 12 | 80.8% | 1.24 | 1.17 | 85.5% | -5.4% | |
| Draw no bet | ||||||
| DNB Portugal U20 | 48.4% | 2.06 | – | – | – | |
| DNB England U20 | 51.6% | 1.94 | – | – | – | |
| Goal lines | ||||||
| Over 1.5 | 81.3% | 1.23 | 1.20 | 83.3% | -2.4% | |
| Under 1.5 | 18.7% | 5.35 | 4.33 | 23.1% | -19.1% | |
| Over 2.5 | 61.3% | 1.63 | 1.62 | 61.7% | -0.8% | |
| Under 2.5 | 38.7% | 2.58 | 2.25 | 44.4% | -12.8% | |
| Over 3.5 | 39.9% | 2.51 | 2.50 | 40.0% | -0.2% | |
| Under 3.5 | 60.1% | 1.66 | 1.50 | 66.7% | -9.9% | |
| Both teams to score | ||||||
| BTTS yes pick | 64.5% | 1.55 | 1.57 | 63.7% | +1.2% | |
| BTTS no | 35.5% | 2.81 | 2.25 | 44.4% | -20.1% | |
| Half-time | ||||||
| HT 1 | 30.5% | 3.28 | – | – | – | |
| HT X | 37.4% | 2.68 | – | – | – | |
| HT 2 | 32.1% | 3.12 | – | – | – | |
The selection
EV = 0.645 × 1.57 − 1 = +0.012 · Kelly f* = (b·p − q) ÷ b = 0.021 → quarter-Kelly, capped at 2%: 0.5% of bankroll
A guide to sizing, not advice. Graded on the 90-minute score. 18+.
Recent form, in numbers
last 6 matches · 90-minute scores| Metric | Portugal U20 | England U20 |
|---|---|---|
| Sequence | LWLLWW | WWWWD |
| Matches | 6 | 5 |
| W-D-L | 3-0-3 | 4-1-0 |
| Points per match | 1.50 | 2.60 |
| Goals for / match | 2.50 | 3.20 |
| Goals against / match | 1.17 | 1.40 |
| Over 2.5 | 67% | 100% |
| BTTS | 50% | 100% |
| Clean sheets | 33% | 0% |
| Failed to score | 17% | 0% |
What the numbers say
by Ade Ola, Winning Arena analyst1X2 probabilities
No clear favourite in the grid – Portugal U20 39%, draw 19%, England U20 42%.
Form
Portugal U20, last six: L W L L W W – three wins in total. Latest: 0–1 away at Italy U20. 2.5 goals a match in that spell.
Sequence for England U20: W W W W D, so four victories in five. Latest: 6–1 at home to Czechia U20. Scoring rate: 3.2 per match – well above average. No shut-outs in that run.
Expected goals (xG)
xG Portugal U20 1.63 · England U20 1.69 · total 3.32. Goals expected – 61% for over 2.5 and 64% for both teams to score.
Model selection
Selection: Both teams to score, probability 64%, odds 1.57 v fair 1.55. Most probable score: Portugal U20 1–2 England U20. Graded at 90 minutes. 18+ – bet within your means.
Head-to-head
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What is the Winning Arena prediction for Portugal U20 vs England U20?
The Model pick is Both teams to score with a model probability of 64, priced around 1.57 by the bookmakers.
What are the Portugal U20 v England U20 probabilities?
Portugal U20 win 39%, draw 19%, England U20 win 42%.
What is the most probable score for Portugal U20 vs England U20?
Portugal U20 1–2 England U20 is the highest cell in the Poisson grid.
What is the xG for Portugal U20 vs England U20?
Portugal U20 1.63, England U20 1.69 – over 2.5 at 61%, BTTS at 64%.
What time is Portugal U20 vs England U20?
Monday 16 November 2026, 17:00 WAT, at Estadio Municipal de Mafra – U20 Elite League.