Ireland U17 vs Croatia U17: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 28 March

Ireland U17
WLWLD
1st place in Group F
0 - 2
FT
28/03/2026 12:30
Croatia U17
WDWWW
2nd place in Group H
UEFA European U-17 Football Championship
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Ireland U17 vs Croatia U17 on 28 March 2026 (kick-off: 12:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Ireland U17 vs Croatia U17 preview before placing your bet.

  • Ireland U17 are currently 1st with 9 points after 3 matches.
  • Croatia U17 sit 2nd with 6 points from 3 matches.
  • Head-to-head history favors Croatia U17, who have won 3 of the last 4 meetings. Ireland U17 have one win, while 0 matches ended in draws.
Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards
Home team Away team
Probability %
1
X
2
Pred
Correct
Avg.g
Coef.
Score.
Live coef.
Weather
STANDINGS UP TO 28/03/2026
Group F PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Ireland U17 Ireland U17
9 3 3 0 0 7 0 7
02 Austria U17 Austria U17
6 3 2 0 1 9 6 3
03 Faroe Islands U17 Faroe Islands U17
3 3 1 0 2 4 10 -6
04 Kosovo U17 Kosovo U17
0 3 0 0 3 5 9 -4
Group H PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Kazakhstan U17 Kazakhstan U17
6 3 2 0 1 5 6 -1
02 Croatia U17 Croatia U17
6 3 2 0 1 7 4 3
03 Netherlands U17 Netherlands U17
4 3 1 1 1 7 5 2
04 Albania U17 Albania U17
1 3 0 1 2 2 6 -4
Group G PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Croatia U17 Croatia U17
7 3 2 1 0 8 3 5
02 Ireland U17 Ireland U17
6 3 2 0 1 10 2 8
03 Poland U17 Poland U17
4 3 1 1 1 5 4 1
04 Slovakia U17 Slovakia U17
0 3 0 0 3 2 16 -14
Group A PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Belgium U17 Belgium U17
6 3 2 0 1 3 1 2
02 Spain U17 Spain U17
6 3 2 0 1 7 4 3
03 Croatia U17 Croatia U17
6 3 2 0 1 6 5 1
04 Estonia U17 Estonia U17
0 3 0 0 3 2 8 -6
Head To Head
26/03/2024 11:00
Ireland U17 Ireland U17
0 - 5
Croatia U17 Croatia U17
UEFA U17
26/02/2015 13:00
Croatia U17 Croatia U17
2 - 1
Ireland U17 Ireland U17
INT FRL
24/02/2015 10:00
Croatia U17 Croatia U17
4 - 3
Ireland U17 Ireland U17
INT CF
04/08/2010 14:30
Croatia U17 Croatia U17
0 - 1
Ireland U17 Ireland U17
INT CF
Ireland U17
1
25%
Draw
0
0%
Croatia U17
3
75%
Ireland U17 Ireland U17 Last 6 matches
25/03/2026 14:00
Ireland U17 3 - 0 Poland U17 UEFA U17
14/02/2026 10:00
Ireland U17 1 - 2 Hungary U17 INT FRL
11/02/2026 14:00
Hungary U17 0 - 1 Ireland U17 INT FRL
18/11/2025 14:45
Switzerland U17 3 - 1 Ireland U17 WCU17
14/11/2025 15:15
Ireland U17 1 - 1 Canada U17 WCU17
11/11/2025 13:30
Ireland U17 0 - 0 Paraguay U17 WCU17
Win
33%
Draw
33%
Lost
33%
Last 6 matches Croatia U17 Croatia U17
25/03/2026 13:00
Croatia U17 5 - 2 Slovakia U17 UEFA U17
16/02/2026 09:00
Croatia U17 0 - 0 Ukraine U17 INT FRL
13/02/2026 11:15
Croatia U17 2 - 0 Greece U17 INT FRL
11/02/2026 11:15
Croatia U17 3 - 1 Israel U17 INT FRL
17/11/2025 10:30
Netherlands U17 2 - 3 Croatia U17 UEFA U17
15/11/2025 15:45
Croatia U17 1 - 1 Uzbekistan U17 WCU17
Win
67%
Draw
33%
Lost
0%
Overall Home/Away
Full time First half Second half
All leagues UEFA European U-17 Foo...

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games
Ireland U17
Ireland U17
6
 Croatia U17
Croatia U17
9
Goals
Scored
10
Avg. per game
1.67
Conceded
0
Avg. per game
0.00
Scored
8
Avg. per game
0.89
Conceded
5
Avg. per game
0.56
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
5 (83%)1 (17%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
4 (67%)2 (33%)
Ireland U17

Ireland U17

Recent matches

Croatia U17

Croatia U17

Under /Over

(100%)6 0(0%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(100%)9 0(0%)

Under /Over

(33%)2 4(67%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(67%)6 3(33%)

Under /Over

(67%)4 2(33%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(44%)4 5(56%)

/Yes

(0%)0 6(100%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(67%)6 3(33%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Ireland U17 Ireland U17
Croatia U17 Croatia U17
Shots
Ireland U17
Ireland U17
Total shots
— avg / game
Blocked
0 total
Avg. —
Croatia U17
Croatia U17
Total shots
16.67 avg / game
Blocked
15 total
Avg. 5.00
Ireland U17 Ireland U17 Pass Croatia U17 Croatia U17
Total passes
—
Avg. — / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
—
Total passes
1267
Avg. 422 / game
Accurate
80%
Ball possession
51%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Ireland U17
Ireland U17
0
Avg. 0.00 / game
 Croatia U17
Croatia U17
0
Avg. 0.00 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Ireland U17
Ireland U17
0
Avg. 0.00 / game
 Croatia U17
Croatia U17
0
Avg. 0.00 / game
OTHERS
Ireland U17
Ireland U17
6
Played games
Croatia U17
Croatia U17
9
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.83
5
Clean sheets
2
0.22
0.00
0
Corners
0
0.00
0.00
0
Throw-ins
81
9.00
0.00
0
Offsides
3
0.33
0.00
0
GK saves
7
0.78
Ireland U17
Ireland U17
DISCIPLINARY
Croatia U17
Croatia U17
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
1.17
7
Yellow card
15
1.67
0.00
0
Red card
1
0.11
0.00
0
Fouls
47
5.22
0.00
0
Tackles
48
5.33
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How We Build the Ireland U17 vs Croatia U17 Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Ireland U17 vs Croatia U17 on 28 March 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this UEFA European U-17 Football Championship fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Ireland U17 vs Croatia U17 Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Ireland U17's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Croatia U17's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

UEFA European U-17 Football Championship Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live UEFA European U-17 Football Championship standings and the UEFA European U-17 Football Championship form table to understand exactly where Ireland U17 and Croatia U17 sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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