Sheffield Wednesday U21 vs Bristol City U21 preview and prediction
The match
The Professional Development League sees Sheffield Wednesday U21 take on Bristol City U21 on Saturday 22 August, kicking off at 12:00 (WAT). Sheffield Wednesday U21 are 16th with 7 points from 8 games (in the bottom three), while Bristol City U21 sit 8th on 12 points (in the top half).
Form guide
Sheffield Wednesday U21's last 5: WWLWD Most recently they beat Crewe Alexandra U21 3–0 at home. At home they have won 2 and lost 2 of their last 4. Goals have not been a problem: 2.0 per game. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Bristol City U21's last 5: DWWLD Most recently they drew with Wigan Athletic U21 2–2 at home. On the road they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. They are scoring freely – 2.0 goals a game.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 4.0 goals: 2.0 for Sheffield Wednesday U21 and 2.0 for Bristol City U21. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 76% likely and both teams score in 73% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 73% chance at odds of 1.35. Predicted score: Sheffield Wednesday U21 1–2 Bristol City U21. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Sheffield Wednesday U2139%fair 2.59 · @2.20
Draw21%fair 4.85 · @3.90
Bristol City U2141%fair 2.45 · @2.45
4.00Expected goals
1.97Sheffield Wednesday U21 xG
2.03Bristol City U21 xG
73%Both score
76%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–27%
1–17%
2–27%
2–17%
1–35%
2–35%
From our goals model: Sheffield Wednesday U21 2.0 – 2.0 Bristol 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
Bristol City U21 to win✗
41%
2.45
2.45
Double chance
Either team to win✗
79%
1.26
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
73%
1.38
1.35
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
91%
1.10
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
76%
1.31
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✗
57%
1.77
–
Half-time result
Bristol City U21 ahead at half-time✗
34%
2.94
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Bristol City U21 / FT Bristol City U21✗
25%
4.01
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
7%
13.46
–
Form
Sheffield Wednesday U21 – last 6
WWLWDL
20 Apr
vs Crewe Alexandra U21
3–0
W
14 Apr
vs Barnsley U21
4–0
W
10 Apr
vs Cardiff City U21
1–2
L
7 Apr
@ Wigan Athletic U21
2–0
W
31 Mar
@ Millwall U21
1–1
D
20 Mar
vs Brentford U21
1–2
L
2.0Scored / game
0.8Conceded / game
50%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Bristol City U21 – last 6
DWWLDW
18 Aug
vs Wigan Athletic U21
2–2
D
20 Apr
vs Colchester United U21
3–1
W
13 Apr
@ Sheffield United U21
2–1
W
8 Apr
@ Hull City U21
1–4
L
31 Mar
vs Huddersfield Town U21
1–1
D
24 Mar
@ Wigan Athletic U21
3–2
W
2.0Scored / game
1.8Conceded / game
100%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Sheffield Wednesday U21 and Bristol City U21.
What is the prediction for Sheffield Wednesday U21 vs Bristol City U21?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 73% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.35.
Who will win Sheffield Wednesday U21 vs Bristol City U21?
On our numbers Sheffield Wednesday U21 have a 39% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Bristol City U21 41%.
How many goals will there be in Sheffield Wednesday U21 vs Bristol City U21?
We expect about 4.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 76% likely and both teams score 73% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Sheffield Wednesday U21 vs Bristol City U21?
Our predicted score is Sheffield Wednesday U21 1–2 Bristol City U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.0 goals in total.
When is Sheffield Wednesday U21 vs Bristol City U21?
Sheffield Wednesday U21 vs Bristol City U21 (Professional Development League) kicks off on Saturday 22 August 2026 at 12:00 (West Africa Time).
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.
