Professional Development League · England · Weston Homes Stadium
Peterborough United U21 vs Watford U21 prediction & analysis
Both teams to score
Strong pick · fair odds 1.38 · bookmaker 1.25 · Won ✓
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Win chances
Most likely scores
From our goals model: Peterborough United U21 2.2 – 2.1 Watford U21 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our analysis
Very little separates Peterborough United U21 and Watford U21 on our numbers – 41% for the home side, 38% for the visitors and 21% for a draw. This is a match where the price matters more than the pick.
Peterborough United U21 have taken 5 points from their last 5 matches (1W 2D 2L), scoring 1.8 and conceding 2.0 per game. Watford U21 have 8 points from their last 6 (2W 2D 2L), averaging 2.0 scored and 2.0 conceded.
We expect around 4.3 goals (2.2 for Peterborough United U21, 2.1 for Watford U21). That points to an open game – over 2.5 goals is 80% likely and both teams score 72% of the time on this projection. Recent matches involving both teams have mostly gone over 2.5. Most likely scores: 2–2 (7%), 2–1 (7%), 1–2 (7%).
Our pick is Both teams to score at a 72% chance – the bookmaker price of 1.25 is close to our fair price of 1.38.
Every market, with fair odds
| Market | Most likely | Chance | Fair odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match result | Peterborough United U21 to win ✗ | 41% | 2.42 | 2.00 |
| Double chance | Either team to win ✗ | 79% | 1.26 | 1.22 |
| Both teams to score | Both teams to score ✓ | 72% | 1.38 | 1.25 |
| Over/under 1.5 goals | Over 1.5 goals ✓ | 93% | 1.08 | – |
| Over/under 2.5 goals | Over 2.5 goals ✓ | 80% | 1.25 | – |
| Over/under 3.5 goals | Over 3.5 goals ✓ | 62% | 1.62 | – |
| Half-time result | Peterborough United U21 ahead at half-time ✗ | 35% | 2.85 | – |
| Half-time / full-time | HT Peterborough United U21 / FT Peterborough United U21 ✗ | 26% | 3.86 | – |
| Correct score | Correct score 2–1 ✗ | 7% | 14.34 | – |
Form
Peterborough United U21 – last 5
| 17 Mar | @ Millwall U21 | 2–1 | W |
| 6 Mar | @ Sheffield Wednesday U21 | 1–2 | L |
| 3 Mar | vs Hull City U21 | 2–3 | L |
| 23 Feb | @ Crewe Alexandra U21 | 3–3 | D |
| 18 Feb | vs Coventry City U21 | 1–1 | D |
Watford U21 – last 6
| 20 Mar | @ Millwall U21 | 0–2 | L |
| 13 Mar | vs Wigan Athletic U21 | 4–2 | W |
| 10 Mar | @ Bristol City U21 | 2–2 | D |
| 6 Mar | @ Sunderland U21 | 1–3 | L |
| 3 Mar | vs AFC Bournemouth U21 | 2–2 | D |
| 24 Feb | vs Brentford U21 | 3–1 | W |
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Peterborough United U21 and Watford U21.
Professional Development League table
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Bolton Wanderers Res. | 9 | +12 | 21 |
| 2 |  Fleetwood Town U21 | 9 | 0 | 19 |
| 3 |  Swansea City U21 | 10 | +5 | 18 |
| 4 |  Coventry City U21 | 9 | +4 | 14 |
| 5 |  Cardiff City U21 | 9 | +6 | 13 |
| 6 |  Sheffield United U21 | 8 | +5 | 13 |
| 7 |  Huddersfield Town U21 | 6 | +8 | 12 |
| 8 |  Bristol City U21 | 9 | +1 | 12 |
| 9 |  Peterborough United U21 | 8 | -5 | 11 |
| 10 |  Queens Park Rangers U21 | 11 | -9 | 11 |
| 11 |  Wigan Athletic U21 | 9 | -5 | 10 |
| 12 |  Colchester United U21 | 8 | -3 | 9 |
| 13 |  Charlton Athletic U21 | 9 | -3 | 9 |
| 14 |  Barnsley U21 | 8 | -7 | 8 |
| 15 |  Sheffield Wednesday U21 | 8 | -3 | 7 |
| 16 |  Millwall U21 | 6 | -2 | 6 |
| 17 |  Hull City U21 | 6 | -4 | 5 |
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What is the prediction for Peterborough United U21 vs Watford U21?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 72% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Peterborough United U21 vs Watford U21?
On our numbers Peterborough United U21 have a 41% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Watford U21 38%.
How many goals will there be in Peterborough United U21 vs Watford U21?
We expect about 4.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 80% likely and both teams score 72% of the time on our projection.
When is Peterborough United U21 vs Watford U21?
Peterborough United U21 vs Watford U21 (Professional Development League) kicks off on Tuesday 24 March 2026 at 14:00 (West Africa Time) at Weston Homes Stadium.
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