Sheffield Wednesday U21 vs Brentford U21 preview and prediction
The match
Sheffield Wednesday U21 host Brentford U21 in the Professional Development League on Friday 20 March, with kick-off at 15:00 (WAT) at Middlewood Training Ground.
Form guide
Sheffield Wednesday U21's last 5: LDWDL Most recently they lost to Swansea City U21 1–5 away. Goals have not been a problem: 2.7 per game.
Brentford U21's last 5: WWWLW Most recently they beat Coventry City U21 3–0 at home. On the road they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. Goals have not been a problem: 2.4 per game.
Brentford U21 arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.4 points a game against 1.3.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.9 goals: 1.3 for Sheffield Wednesday U21 and 2.6 for Brentford U21. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 75% and both teams to score at 69%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 69% chance at odds of 1.36. Predicted score: Sheffield Wednesday U21 1–2 Brentford U21. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Sheffield Wednesday U2115%fair 6.86 · @4.40
Draw21%fair 4.78 · @4.33
Brentford U2164%fair 1.55 · @1.53
3.91Expected goals
1.28Sheffield Wednesday U21 xG
2.63Brentford U21 xG
69%Both score
75%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–29%
1–38%
0–27%
1–17%
0–36%
2–26%
From our goals model: Sheffield Wednesday U21 1.3 – 2.6 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
Brentford U21 to win✓
64%
1.55
1.53
Double chance
Brentford U21 or draw✓
85%
1.17
1.18
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
69%
1.44
1.36
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
90%
1.11
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
75%
1.34
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✗
55%
1.82
–
Half-time result
Brentford U21 ahead at half-time✗
50%
1.98
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Brentford U21 / FT Brentford U21✗
45%
2.25
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✓
9%
11.27
–
Form
Sheffield Wednesday U21 – last 6
LDWDLW
16 Mar
@ Swansea City U21
1–5
L
10 Mar
@ Fleetwood Town U21
3–3
D
6 Mar
vs Peterborough United U21
2–1
W
2 Mar
@ Sheffield United U21
2–2
D
20 Feb
vs Huddersfield Town U21
6–8
L
17 Feb
@ Hull City U21
2–1
W
2.7Scored / game
3.3Conceded / game
100%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Brentford U21 – last 5
WWWLW
17 Mar
vs Coventry City U21
3–0
W
9 Mar
@ AFC Bournemouth U21
3–2
W
6 Mar
@ Millwall U21
3–2
W
24 Feb
@ Watford U21
1–3
L
17 Feb
vs Charlton Athletic U21
2–1
W
2.4Scored / game
1.6Conceded / game
80%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Sheffield Wednesday U21 and Brentford U21.
What is the prediction for Sheffield Wednesday U21 vs Brentford U21?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 69% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.36.
Who will win Sheffield Wednesday U21 vs Brentford U21?
On our numbers Sheffield Wednesday U21 have a 15% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Brentford U21 64%.
How many goals will there be in Sheffield Wednesday U21 vs Brentford U21?
We expect about 3.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 75% likely and both teams score 69% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Sheffield Wednesday U21 vs Brentford U21?
Our predicted score is Sheffield Wednesday U21 1–2 Brentford U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.9 goals in total.
When is Sheffield Wednesday U21 vs Brentford U21?
Sheffield Wednesday U21 vs Brentford U21 (Professional Development League) kicks off on Friday 20 March 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at Middlewood Training Ground.
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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