- λ home
- 1.37
- λ away
- 1.48
- Σλ total
- 2.85
- P(over 2.5)
- 54%
- P(BTTS)
- 54%
- Modal score
- 1–1 11.7%
England U21 vs France U21 prediction & xG model: Over 2.5 goals
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: England U21 35% · draw 30% · France U21 35%. 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 (6 and 10 matches). 1.00 = average attack or defence.
| League avg goals | Attack | Opp. defence | λ (ratings) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England U21 (home) | 1.66 | 0.95 | 0.87 | 1.36 |
| France U21 (away) | 1.38 | 1.22 | 0.94 | 1.59 |
λhome = μhome × Atthome × Defaway = 1.66 × 0.95 × 0.87 ≈ 1.36
| Total-goals source | Estimate | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Team ratings | 2.95 | 45% |
| Statistical xG feed | 2.67 | 25% |
| Over/under 2.5 price | 2.87 | 30% |
| Blended total λ | 2.85 | 100% |
Split by team strength and the 1X2 balance → λhome = 1.37, λaway = 1.48
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
- 35.1%
- Σ draw cells
- 25.0%
- Σ away-win cells
- 40.0%
- Most probable score
- 1–1 · 11.7%
Blending with the market
Our ratings grid is combined with the statistical feed (60 / 40), then blended with the bookmaker's margin-free probabilities (58 / 42) so late team news is not missed.
| Outcome | Ratings | Feed | Market* | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 England U21 | 32.4% | 25.0% | 42.6% | 34.9% |
| X Draw | 25.5% | 45.0% | 25.5% | 30.0% |
| 2 France U21 | 42.1% | 30.0% | 31.9% | 35.0% |
Bookmaker margin (overround) on 1X2: Σ(1 ÷ odds) = 1.119 → 11.9% 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 · England U21 | 34.9% | 2.86 | 2.10 | 47.6% | -26.6% | |
| X · Draw | 30.0% | 3.33 | 3.50 | 28.6% | +5.1% | |
| 2 · France U21 | 35.0% | 2.85 | 2.80 | 35.7% | -1.9% | |
| Double chance | ||||||
| 1X | 65.0% | 1.54 | 1.40 | 71.4% | -9.0% | |
| X2 | 65.1% | 1.54 | 1.53 | 65.4% | -0.5% | |
| 12 | 70.0% | 1.43 | 1.25 | 80.0% | -12.5% | |
| Draw no bet | ||||||
| DNB England U21 | 49.9% | 2.00 | – | – | – | |
| DNB France U21 | 50.1% | 2.00 | – | – | – | |
| Goal lines | ||||||
| Over 1.5 | 77.2% | 1.30 | 1.22 | 82.0% | -5.8% | |
| Under 1.5 | 22.8% | 4.39 | 4.00 | 25.0% | -8.8% | |
| Over 2.5 pick | 54.5% | 1.84 | 1.73 | 57.8% | -5.8% | |
| Under 2.5 | 45.5% | 2.20 | 2.08 | 48.1% | -5.3% | |
| Over 3.5 | 32.9% | 3.04 | 2.75 | 36.4% | -9.6% | |
| Under 3.5 | 67.1% | 1.49 | 1.40 | 71.4% | -6.0% | |
| Both teams to score | ||||||
| BTTS yes | 53.8% | 1.86 | 1.62 | 61.7% | -12.9% | |
| BTTS no | 46.2% | 2.16 | 2.20 | 45.5% | +1.7% | |
| Half-time | ||||||
| HT 1 | 28.1% | 3.56 | – | – | – | |
| HT X | 40.9% | 2.45 | – | – | – | |
| HT 2 | 31.1% | 3.22 | – | – | – | |
The selection
EV = 0.545 × 1.73 − 1 = -0.058 · Kelly f* = (b·p − q) ÷ b = 0.000 → quarter-Kelly, capped at 2%: 0.0% of bankroll (no stake – the price has no edge)
A guide to sizing, not advice. Graded on the 90-minute score. 18+.
Recent form, in numbers
last 6 matches · 90-minute scores| Metric | England U21 | France U21 |
|---|---|---|
| Sequence | LLDWWD | LWWWLW |
| Matches | 6 | 6 |
| W-D-L | 2-2-2 | 4-0-2 |
| Points per match | 1.33 | 2.00 |
| Goals for / match | 1.67 | 2.50 |
| Goals against / match | 1.33 | 1.33 |
| Over 2.5 | 50% | 67% |
| BTTS | 67% | 67% |
| Clean sheets | 17% | 33% |
| Failed to score | 33% | 0% |
What the numbers say
by Ade Ola, Winning Arena analyst1X2 probabilities
Probabilities are almost level: 35 / 30 / 35% for home, draw, away.
Form
England U21, last six: L L D W W D – two wins in total. Latest: 0–1 at home to Portugal U21. Per match: 1.7 scored, 1.3 conceded.
France U21 have four wins from their last six (L W W W L W). Latest: 1–2 at home to Italy U21. 2.5 goals a match in that spell.
Expected goals (xG)
xG England U21 1.37 · France U21 1.48 · total 2.85. Balanced goal lines: over 2.5 54%, BTTS 54%.
Model selection
Highest-rated market: Over 2.5 goals, probability 54%, odds 1.73 v fair 1.84. Most probable score: England U21 1–2 France U21. Graded at 90 minutes. 18+ – bet within your means.
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What is the Winning Arena prediction for England U21 vs France U21?
The Model pick is Over 2.5 goals with a model probability of 54, priced around 1.73 by the bookmakers.
What are the England U21 v France U21 probabilities?
England U21 win 35%, draw 30%, France U21 win 35%.
What is the most probable score for England U21 vs France U21?
England U21 1–2 France U21 is the highest cell in the Poisson grid.
What is the xG for England U21 vs France U21?
England U21 1.37, France U21 1.48 – over 2.5 at 54%, BTTS at 54%.
What time is England U21 vs France U21?
Monday 16 November 2026, 20:30 WAT, at Ashton Gate Stadium – Friendlies.