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Friendlies | Tue 09 Jun, 15:30

Russia U21 v Iraq U23 Stats

Data last updated: Tue 09 Jun 2026, 03:27 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

This friendly match between Russia U21 and Iraq U23 sets up as an open contest with both sides showing offensive intent in recent games. Russia U21 have been prolific in attack, averaging over 2.5 goals per game in their last fixtures, while Iraq U23 have struggled defensively but also contributed to high-scoring encounters. The match offers a tactical battle where Russia's attacking youth setup will test Iraq's leaky defense, suggesting a lively game with multiple goal-scoring opportunities for both teams.

BT4Y best bet

Over 2.5 Goals

  • Russia U21 have scored an average of 2.67 goals per game recently.
  • Iraq U23 concede an average of 5 goals per game, indicating defensive vulnerability.
  • Both teams have a 100% rate of matches going over 2.5 goals in recent form.
  • The only previous meeting between these teams featured 6 goals, supporting a high-scoring trend.

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

The model rates Over 2.5 Goals at a strong 78% chance, reflecting both teams' recent attacking output and defensive frailties. Russia U21's consistent scoring and Iraq U23's porous defense create a favorable environment for multiple goals. The perfect over 2.5 rate in recent matches for both sides and their previous high-scoring encounter reinforce this expectation. Although no price warning is needed, the model suggests standard staking given the solid statistical backing and tactical openness of the fixture.

Russia U21 recent scoring2.67 goals per game
Strong positive
Iraq U23 defensive record5 goals conceded per game
Strong positive
Both teams Over 2.5 rate100% recent matches
Strong positive
H2H average goals6 goals in 1 match
Positive

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

Expect an open and attacking friendly where Russia U21's offensive strength meets Iraq U23's defensive weaknesses. The data shows a clear pattern of high-scoring games for both sides, making Over 2.5 Goals a logical choice based on tactical openness and recent form.

Main risk

The main risk is that friendlies can sometimes feature experimental line-ups or reduced intensity, which could limit goal-scoring chances despite the attacking profiles.

Quote from Expert

BT4Y analyst view · Goal-scoring potential

“This fixture's attacking tendencies and defensive lapses on both sides create a strong likelihood of multiple goals, making Over 2.5 a compelling option for bettors seeking excitement and value.”

Key Data Signals

Over 2.5 Goals evidence

Russia U21 have scored an average of 2.67 goals per game recently.

Iraq U23 concede an average of 5 goals per game, indicating defensive vulnerability.

Both teams have a 100% rate of matches going over 2.5 goals in recent form.

The only previous meeting between these teams featured 6 goals, supporting a high-scoring trend.

What To Watch In The Data

Over 2.5 Goals notes

  • The single previous meeting between these teams produced 6 goals, and recent matches for both sides consistently exceed 2.5 goals.
  • This trend over the last fixtures points to a fast tempo and attacking openness conducive to multiple goals.
Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

Russia U212.67
Avg goals scored
Iraq U231
Russia U211.33
Avg goals conceded
Iraq U235
Russia U21100%
BTTS rate
Iraq U23100%
Russia U21100%
Over 2.5 goals
Iraq U23100%

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Market odds

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Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

Russia U21

WLW
Last 52W 0D 1L
Last 5 record
Last 102W 0D 1L
05 Jun 2026H Iraq U235-1
30 Mar 2026H Jordan U231-2
27 Mar 2026H Uzbekistan U232-1

Iraq U23

L
Last 50W 0D 1L
Last 5 record
Last 100W 0D 1L
05 Jun 2026A Russia U211-5

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Head-to-head

Recent meetings and how much they still matter.

1Russia U21 wins
0Draws
0Iraq U23 wins
05 Jun 2026Russia U21 v Iraq U235-1

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Player stats

Player-level trends, roles and attacking routes.

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Season team stats

Friendlies

Russia U213
Played
Iraq U231
Russia U212.7
Avg goals for
Iraq U231
Russia U211.3
Avg goals against
Iraq U235
Russia U210
Clean sheets
Iraq U230

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Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

100%Russia U21 Over 2.5
100%Iraq U23 Over 2.5
6H2H avg goals
The single previous meeting between these teams produced 6 goals, and recent matches for both sides consistently exceed 2.5 goals. This trend over the last fixtures points to a fast tempo and attacking openness conducive to multiple goals.

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