AFC Bournemouth U21 vs Brentford U21 preview and prediction
The match
The Professional Development League sees AFC Bournemouth U21 take on Brentford U21 on Monday 9 March, kicking off at 14:00 (WAT) at AFC Bournemouth Performance Centre.
Form guide
AFC Bournemouth U21's last 3: DWL Most recently they drew with Watford U21 2–2 away. Goals have not been a problem: 2.7 per game.
Brentford U21's last 3: WLW Most recently they beat Millwall U21 3–2 away. They are scoring freely – 2.0 goals a game.
Brentford U21 arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.0 points a game against 1.3.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.7 goals: 1.9 for AFC Bournemouth U21 and 1.8 for Brentford U21. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 71% likely and both teams score in 68% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 68% chance at odds of 1.35. Predicted score: AFC Bournemouth U21 1–1 Brentford U21. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
AFC Bournemouth U2142%fair 2.37 · @2.15
Draw21%fair 4.67 · @3.60
Brentford U2136%fair 2.74 · @2.70
3.68Expected goals
1.91AFC Bournemouth U21 xG
1.77Brentford U21 xG
68%Both score
71%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–19%
2–18%
1–28%
2–27%
3–15%
1–05%
From our goals model: AFC Bournemouth U21 1.9 – 1.8 Brentford U21 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
AFC Bournemouth U21 to win✗
42%
2.37
2.15
Double chance
Either team to win✓
79%
1.27
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
68%
1.47
1.35
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
88%
1.13
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
71%
1.41
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✓
50%
1.99
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
35%
2.85
–
Half-time / full-time
HT AFC Bournemouth U21 / FT AFC Bournemouth U21✗
26%
3.90
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
8%
12.27
–
Form
AFC Bournemouth U21 – last 3
DWL
3 Mar
@ Watford U21
2–2
D
23 Feb
vs Millwall U21
4–0
W
17 Feb
@ Swansea City U21
2–4
L
2.7Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
67%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Brentford U21 – last 3
WLW
6 Mar
@ Millwall U21
3–2
W
24 Feb
@ Watford U21
1–3
L
17 Feb
vs Charlton Athletic U21
2–1
W
2.0Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
100%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between AFC Bournemouth U21 and Brentford U21.
What is the prediction for AFC Bournemouth U21 vs Brentford U21?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 68% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.35.
Who will win AFC Bournemouth U21 vs Brentford U21?
On our numbers AFC Bournemouth U21 have a 42% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Brentford U21 36%.
How many goals will there be in AFC Bournemouth U21 vs Brentford U21?
We expect about 3.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 71% likely and both teams score 68% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for AFC Bournemouth U21 vs Brentford U21?
Our predicted score is AFC Bournemouth U21 1–1 Brentford U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.7 goals in total.
When is AFC Bournemouth U21 vs Brentford U21?
AFC Bournemouth U21 vs Brentford U21 (Professional Development League) kicks off on Monday 9 March 2026 at 14:00 (West Africa Time) at AFC Bournemouth Performance Centre.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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