Greece U21 vs Latvia U21: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Greece U-21 prepare to host Latvia U-21 on October 1, 2026, with kick-off at 17:00, this EUROPE: European Championship U-21, Qualifying round, Group stage fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Greece U-21, currently 2nd in the standings with 18 points from 7 games, are within reach of the top with 6 points behind. They've earned 9 points from 4 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 4 wins and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 2 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 13 goals scored. This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.

Latvia U-21, sitting 5th with 5 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 4 points from 4 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Greece U-21 and Latvia U-21 have favored Greece U-21, with Latvia U-21 claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-0). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Germany U-21, Greece U-21 recorded a 0-2 defeat while lining up in a 4-3-3 formation. Their starting XI featured Botis, Allen, Alexiou, Kalogeropoulos, Filon, Goumas, Kontouris, Almyras, Kostoulas, Koutsias, Kaloskamis. This shape emphasized attacking fluidity, with wide players providing constant threat in advanced positions.

Latvia U-21's last outing came against Northern Ireland U-21, where they secured a 1-3 defeat using a 4-1-3-2 system. Their starting XI featured Parfjonovs, Lormanis, Semesko, Nosegbe-Susko, Tihonovics, Kragliks, Strods, Patrikejevs, Zaleiko, Mezsargs, Lizunovs. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.

Looking ahead, Greece U-21 are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Greece U-21 and Latvia U-21 are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Greece U-21's fixtures have averaged 3.5 goals per game, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. Latvia U-21's games average 2.1 goals, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 38% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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