Sheffield United U21 vs Swansea City U21 preview and prediction
The match
Sheffield United U21 host Swansea City U21 in the Professional Development League on Tuesday 21 April, with kick-off at 14:30 (WAT) at Sheffield United Football Academy. Sheffield United U21 are 6th with 13 points from 8 games (in the top half), while Swansea City U21 sit 3rd on 18 points (in the top four).
Form guide
Sheffield United U21's last 5: LWDLW Most recently they lost to Bristol City U21 1–2 at home. They are scoring freely – 2.2 goals a game.
Swansea City U21's last 5: DWDLW Most recently they drew with Brentford U21 2–2 away. Goals have not been a problem: 2.2 per game.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.9 goals: 2.4 for Sheffield United U21 and 1.4 for Swansea City U21. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 74% likely and both teams score in 71% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Sheffield United U21 60%, draw 17%, Swansea City U21 23%.
Both teams to score: yes (71%) at 1.30.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 71% chance at odds of 1.30. Predicted score: Sheffield United U21 2–1 Swansea City U21. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Sheffield United U2160%fair 1.66 · @1.75
Draw17%fair 5.84 · @4.00
Swansea City U2123%fair 4.42 · @3.30
3.85Expected goals
2.42Sheffield United U21 xG
1.43Swansea City U21 xG
71%Both score
74%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–19%
1–17%
3–17%
2–26%
2–06%
1–25%
From our goals model: Sheffield United U21 2.4 – 1.4 Swansea City 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
Sheffield United U21 to win✗
60%
1.66
1.75 ▲
Double chance
Either team to win✗
83%
1.21
1.20
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
71%
1.41
1.30
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
90%
1.12
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
74%
1.35
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✓
54%
1.86
–
Half-time result
Sheffield United U21 ahead at half-time✗
46%
2.20
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Sheffield United U21 / FT Sheffield United U21✗
39%
2.59
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
11.22
–
Form
Sheffield United U21 – last 6
LWDLWD
13 Apr
vs Bristol City U21
1–2
L
31 Mar
@ Colchester United U21
4–2
W
27 Mar
@ Barnsley U21
2–2
D
23 Mar
vs AFC Bournemouth U21
2–3
L
17 Mar
@ Queens Park Rangers U21
2–0
W
10 Mar
@ Hull City U21
2–2
D
2.2Scored / game
1.8Conceded / game
83%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Swansea City U21 – last 6
DWDLWL
19 Apr
@ Brentford U21
2–2
D
14 Apr
@ Fleetwood Town U21
1–0
W
10 Apr
vs Watford U21
2–2
D
7 Apr
vs Peterborough United U21
1–2
L
3 Apr
vs Colchester United U21
5–0
W
30 Mar
vs Barnsley U21
2–3
L
2.2Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
67%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Sheffield United U21 and Swansea City U21.
What is the prediction for Sheffield United U21 vs Swansea City U21?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 71% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.
Who will win Sheffield United U21 vs Swansea City U21?
On our numbers Sheffield United U21 have a 60% chance of winning, the draw 17% and Swansea City U21 23%.
How many goals will there be in Sheffield United U21 vs Swansea City U21?
We expect about 3.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 74% likely and both teams score 71% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Sheffield United U21 vs Swansea City U21?
Our predicted score is Sheffield United U21 2–1 Swansea City U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.9 goals in total.
When is Sheffield United U21 vs Swansea City U21?
Sheffield United U21 vs Swansea City U21 (Professional Development League) kicks off on Tuesday 21 April 2026 at 14:30 (West Africa Time) at Sheffield United Football Academy.
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.
