Sunderland U21 vs Burnley U21 prediction & analysis
67%
Footrivo pick
Sunderland U21 to win
Good pick · fair odds 1.50 · bookmaker 1.67 · Lost ✗
6/10Rating
1.67Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultSunderland U21 to win ✗67% · @1.67
Double chanceSunderland U21 or draw ✗88% · @1.18
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓66% · @1.57
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓79% · fair 1.26
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗8% · fair 12.25
Sunderland U21 vs Burnley U21 preview and prediction
The match
Burnley U21 travel to Stadium of Light in the Premier League Cup on Thursday 14 May (19:00 WAT) to face Sunderland U21. Sunderland U21 are 2nd with 10 points from 6 games, while Burnley U21 sit 1st on 12 points. Only 2 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Sunderland U21's last 5: LWLDW Most recently they lost to Manchester United U21 2–3 away. At home they have won 3 and lost 0 of their last 4. They are scoring freely – 2.8 goals a game.
Burnley U21's last 5: WLDLW Most recently they beat West Bromwich Albion U21 2–1 at home. They average 1.7 scored and 1.3 conceded.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 4.2 goals: 2.9 for Sunderland U21 and 1.3 for Burnley U21. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 79% and both teams to score at 66%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Safer route: Sunderland U21 or draw (88%) at 1.18.
Both teams to score: yes (66%) at 1.57.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Sunderland U21 to win – a 67% chance at odds of 1.67, above our fair price of 1.50, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Sunderland U21 2–1 Burnley U21. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Sunderland U2167%fair 1.50 · @1.67
Draw21%fair 4.80 · @3.50
Burnley U2112%fair 8.06 · @4.20
4.22Expected goals
2.89Sunderland U21 xG
1.33Burnley U21 xG
66%Both score
79%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–18%
3–18%
2–06%
3–06%
4–16%
1–16%
From our goals model: Sunderland U21 2.9 – 1.3 Burnley 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
Sunderland U21 to win✗
67%
1.50
1.67 ▲
Double chance
Sunderland U21 or draw✗
88%
1.14
1.18
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
66%
1.52
1.57
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
92%
1.08
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
79%
1.26
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✗
61%
1.64
–
Half-time result
Sunderland U21 ahead at half-time✗
53%
1.88
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Sunderland U21 / FT Sunderland U21✗
47%
2.11
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
8%
12.25
–
Form
Sunderland U21 – last 6
LWLDWW
26 Apr
@ Manchester United U21
2–3
L
15 Apr
vs Blackburn Rovers U21
4–2
W
6 Apr
@ Derby County U21
1–2
L
30 Mar
vs Reading U21
2–2
D
23 Mar
vs Arsenal U21
3–1
W
9 Mar
vs Leeds United U21
5–2
W
2.8Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
100%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Burnley U21 – last 6
WLDLWW
13 Apr
vs West Bromwich Albion U21
2–1
W
12 Apr
vs Blackburn Rovers U21
0–2
L
23 Mar
@ Ipswich Town U21
0–0
D
16 Mar
vs Brighton U21
0–2
L
9 Mar
@ Stoke City U21
3–1
W
5 Mar
vs Colchester United U21
5–2
W
1.7Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Sunderland U21 and Burnley U21.
What is the prediction for Sunderland U21 vs Burnley U21?
Our pick is Sunderland U21 to win with a 67% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.67.
Who will win Sunderland U21 vs Burnley U21?
On our numbers Sunderland U21 have a 67% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Burnley U21 12%.
How many goals will there be in Sunderland U21 vs Burnley U21?
We expect about 4.2 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 79% likely and both teams score 66% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Sunderland U21 vs Burnley U21?
Our predicted score is Sunderland U21 2–1 Burnley U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.2 goals in total.
When is Sunderland U21 vs Burnley U21?
Sunderland U21 vs Burnley U21 (Premier League Cup) kicks off on Thursday 14 May 2026 at 19:00 (West Africa Time) at Stadium of Light.
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.
