Sunderland U21 vs Arsenal U21 prediction & analysis
67%
Footrivo pick
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.48 · bookmaker 1.36 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.36Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultArsenal U21 to win ✗40% · @2.20
Double chanceEither team to win ✓79% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓67% · @1.36
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓71% · fair 1.42
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗8% · fair 12.61
Sunderland U21 vs Arsenal U21 preview and prediction
The match
Arsenal U21 travel to Eppleton Colliery Welfare Ground in the Premier League 2 Division One on Monday 23 March (20:00 WAT) to face Sunderland U21. Sunderland U21 are 11th with 10 points from 7 games (in the top half), while Arsenal U21 sit 21st on 7 points (in the bottom half). Only 3 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Sunderland U21's last 4: WWWW Most recently they beat Leeds United U21 5–2 at home. They are scoring freely – 2.8 goals a game.
Arsenal U21's last 5: LDLWW Most recently they lost to Leicester City U21 1–5 at home. They average 1.6 scored and 1.8 conceded.
Sunderland U21 arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 3.0 points a game against 1.4.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.7 goals: 1.8 for Sunderland U21 and 1.8 for Arsenal U21. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 71% likely and both teams score in 67% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Sunderland U21 39%, draw 21%, Arsenal U21 40%.
Both teams to score: yes (67%) at 1.36.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 67% chance at odds of 1.36. Predicted score: Sunderland U21 1–1 Arsenal U21. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Sunderland U2139%fair 2.56 · @2.50
Draw21%fair 4.71 · @3.60
Arsenal U2140%fair 2.52 · @2.20
3.65Expected goals
1.82Sunderland U21 xG
1.83Arsenal U21 xG
67%Both score
71%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–19%
1–28%
2–18%
2–27%
1–35%
3–15%
From our goals model: Sunderland U21 1.8 – 1.8 Arsenal 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
Arsenal U21 to win✗
40%
2.52
2.20
Double chance
Either team to win✓
79%
1.27
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
67%
1.48
1.36
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
88%
1.14
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
71%
1.42
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
50%
1.98
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
35%
2.84
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Arsenal U21 / FT Arsenal U21✗
24%
4.20
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
8%
12.61
–
Form
Sunderland U21 – last 4
WWWW
9 Mar
vs Leeds United U21
5–2
W
6 Mar
vs Watford U21
3–1
W
2 Mar
@ Crystal Palace U21
1–0
W
20 Feb
@ Everton U21
2–1
W
2.8Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
75%Both scored
75%Over 2.5
Arsenal U21 – last 5
LDLWW
13 Mar
vs Leicester City U21
1–5
L
6 Mar
@ Norwich City U21
2–2
D
27 Feb
vs Ipswich Town U21
0–1
L
23 Feb
@ Reading U21
4–1
W
13 Feb
vs Newcastle United U21
1–0
W
1.6Scored / game
1.8Conceded / game
60%Both scored
60%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Sunderland U21 and Arsenal U21.
What is the prediction for Sunderland U21 vs Arsenal U21?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 67% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.36.
Who will win Sunderland U21 vs Arsenal U21?
On our numbers Sunderland U21 have a 39% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Arsenal U21 40%.
How many goals will there be in Sunderland U21 vs Arsenal U21?
We expect about 3.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 71% likely and both teams score 67% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Sunderland U21 vs Arsenal U21?
Our predicted score is Sunderland U21 1–1 Arsenal U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.7 goals in total.
When is Sunderland U21 vs Arsenal U21?
Sunderland U21 vs Arsenal U21 (Premier League 2 Division One) kicks off on Monday 23 March 2026 at 20:00 (West Africa Time) at Eppleton Colliery Welfare 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.
