Liverpool U21 travel to Keepmoat Stadium in the EFL Trophy on Tuesday 6 October (19:00 WAT) to face Doncaster. Doncaster are 1st with 9 points from 3 games, while Liverpool U21 sit 4th on 2 points.
Form guide
Doncaster's last 5: WLLLD Most recently they beat Peterborough 2–0 away. At home they have won 0 and lost 2 of their last 3. They average 1.3 scored and 1.7 conceded.
Liverpool U21's last 5: DWLWD Most recently they drew with Rochdale 3–3 away. On the road they have won 0 and lost 1 of their last 3. Goals have not been a problem: 2.3 per game.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 5.5 goals: 3.7 for Doncaster and 1.8 for Liverpool U21. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 91% likely and both teams score in 73% of our simulations.
Betting angles
Win chances: Doncaster 67%, draw 22%, Liverpool U21 10%.
Both teams to score: yes (73%) at 1.40.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 73% chance at odds of 1.40. Predicted score: Doncaster 3–1 Liverpool U21. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Doncaster67%fair 1.49 · @1.44
Draw22%fair 4.49 · @4.20
Liverpool U2110%fair 9.59 · @5.00
5.50Expected goals
3.68Doncaster xG
1.82Liverpool U21 xG
73%Both score
91%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
3–16%
4–16%
3–26%
4–25%
2–15%
2–25%
From our goals model: Doncaster 3.7 – 1.8 Liverpool 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
Doncaster to win✓
67%
1.49
1.44
Double chance
Doncaster or draw✓
90%
1.12
1.12
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
73%
1.38
1.40
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
97%
1.03
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
91%
1.10
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✗
80%
1.25
–
Half-time result
Doncaster ahead at half-time✓
57%
1.77
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Doncaster / FT Doncaster✓
51%
1.98
–
Correct score
Correct score 3–1✗
6%
16.18
–
Form
Doncaster – last 6
WLLLDD
19 Sep
@ Peterborough
2–0
W
12 Sep
@ AFC Wimbledon
0–1
L
8 Sep
vs Huddersfield
1–3
L
5 Sep
vs Plymouth
2–3
L
1 Sep
vs Notts County
1–1
D
29 Aug
@ Stevenage
2–2
D
1.3Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
67%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Liverpool U21 – last 6
DWLWDL
22 Sep
@ Rochdale
3–3
D
19 Sep
vs Brighton U21
5–1
W
14 Sep
@ West Ham United U21
0–1
L
30 Aug
vs Leeds United U21
2–1
W
21 Aug
@ Everton U21
1–1
D
1 Aug
vs Cardiff City U21
3–4
L
2.3Scored / game
1.8Conceded / game
83%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Doncaster and Liverpool U21.
What is the prediction for Doncaster vs Liverpool U21?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 73% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.40.
Who will win Doncaster vs Liverpool U21?
On our numbers Doncaster have a 67% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Liverpool U21 10%.
How many goals will there be in Doncaster vs Liverpool U21?
We expect about 5.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 91% likely and both teams score 73% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Doncaster vs Liverpool U21?
Our predicted score is Doncaster 3–1 Liverpool U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 5.5 goals in total.
When is Doncaster vs Liverpool U21?
Doncaster vs Liverpool U21 (EFL Trophy) kicks off on Tuesday 6 October 2026 at 19:00 (West Africa Time) at Keepmoat Stadium.
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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